In the latest trading session, SoundHound AI, Inc. (SOUN) closed at $11.38, marking a +2.61% move from the previous day. This change outpaced the S&P 500's 0.79% loss on the day. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a drop of 0.94%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw a decrease of 0.92%.
Shares of the company witnessed a gain of 9.69% over the previous month, beating the performance of the Computer and Technology sector with its gain of 7.88%, and the S&P 500's gain of 5.22%.
The investment community will be paying close attention to the earnings performance of SoundHound AI, Inc. in its upcoming release. The company is forecasted to report an EPS of -$0.06, showcasing a 45.45% upward movement from the corresponding quarter of the prior year. Meanwhile, the latest consensus estimate predicts the revenue to be $33.03 million, indicating a 145.36% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
Looking at the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates suggest analysts are expecting earnings of -$0.16 per share and revenue of $161.82 million. These totals would mark changes of +84.62% and +91.07%, respectively, from last year.
It's also important for investors to be aware of any recent modifications to analyst estimates for SoundHound AI, Inc. These revisions typically reflect the latest short-term business trends, which can change frequently. As a result, upbeat changes in estimates indicate analysts' favorable outlook on the business health and profitability.
Empirical research indicates that these revisions in estimates have a direct correlation with impending stock price performance. To utilize this, we have created the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model that integrates these estimate changes and provides a functional rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate remained stagnant within the past month. At present, SoundHound AI, Inc. boasts a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
The Computers - IT Services industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. This group has a Zacks Industry Rank of 60, putting it in the top 25% of all 250+ industries.
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