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Why SOUN Stock dropped -3.08% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash

$4.09 -3.08% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $4.06

SoundHound AI Inc (SOUN) carries a Roarable Rating of D- (Sell) with 36/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.

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As of 2026-11-03, SoundHound AI Inc (NASDAQ: SOUN) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 36/100 at a spot price of $4.09 (-3.08% 1D, market cap $2.03B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 7/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 4/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 4/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 5/20. Across 715 tracked Technology issuers, SOUN ranks #505 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Technology sector (Computer Software: Prepackaged Software), SOUN carries a Roarable D- (36/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 83.4%, and ROIC of -5.9%. By comparison, KARO (Karooooo Ltd.) holds a C- grade (60/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $2.03B) and BL (BlackLine Inc.) posts a D+ grade (58/100 RQD, P/E 79.9x, ROIC 20.6%, cap $1.97B). Among the 5-stock peer group, BL leads on earnings multiple (79.9x) while BL leads on capital efficiency (20.6% ROIC).

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Per SOUN's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001840856), SoundHound AI Inc generated $65.2M in revenue (-93.2% YoY), -$14.0K in net income, and -$99.1M in free cash flow against $688.2M in total assets and $101.0M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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5-PILLAR RQD RADARRw E · Rk D
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12M PRICE TARGET CONE-9.8% Base Target
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Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (36/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY SOUN SCORES 36/100 (D-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+16/20 pts (44% of score)

Altman Z-Score 4.85 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 5/9

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+7/20 pts (19% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 0% FCF Margin ($0 FCF) & 0% Gross Margin

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Macro Regime Fit4/20 pts (-16 pt drag)

Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (30.3) create a -16 pt regime headwind

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
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Grade D$4.53+1.8% Next Q
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Grade D$4.61-3.7% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
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Grade E$4.44-7.9% Next Q
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36
Grade D-$4.09-8.3% Hist 90D α
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While SOUN currently carries a cautious 36/100 (D-) rating due to Macro Regime Fit (4/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.

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Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs.

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Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($5.63) and Max Pain ($4.29) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $18.74.

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Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Dilution Drag (+1.92% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.

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Why SOUN Stock dropped -3.08% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash

SoundHound AI Inc (SOUN) dropped -3.08% to $4.09, trading at 2% of its 52-week range ($4.04 – $17.85). Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (-6% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.

  • ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 2% of its 52-week range ($4.04 – $17.85) with RSI-14 at 30.3 (OVERSOLD (<32)).
  • ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±10.3% around $4.09 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
  • ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable D- (Sell) backed by 0% gross margin and $0 annual free cash flow.
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SOUN // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -56.81%🛡️ HOLDING TREND SUPPORT
2026-11-03O $4.36H $4.36L $4.09C $4.09VOL 16.18M
RES: $6.37SUP: $3.97SMA50: $5.63SMA200: $7.09
$12.19$9.98$7.77$5.56$3.35RES $6.37SUP $3.97$4.092026-05-042026-06-182026-08-052026-09-212026-11-03
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Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle
27.7%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. -93.2% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (SOUN)

Technology Rank #505 of 715 ⚔️ KARO vs SOUN Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Technology Peer Comparison (SOUN vs. KARO, BL, AMPL, AI)

Industry: Computer Software: Prepackaged Software (222 Tracked Issuers)

Across 715 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, SoundHound AI Inc (SOUN) ranks #505 by composite RQD confidence (36/100, grade D-) and #288 by equity capitalization ($2.03B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, BL leads on earnings valuation at 79.9x trailing P/E, while BL leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 20.6% ROIC and 75.2% gross margin. KARO currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 60/100 (C-) compared with SOUN at 36/100 (D-).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
SOUN ACTIVE
SoundHound AI Inc
D- 36/100 — 83.4% -5.9% -3.08% $2.03B Benchmark Subject
KARO
Karooooo Ltd.
C- 60/100 — — — -1.28% $2.03B /karo-vs-soun →
BL
BlackLine Inc.
D+ 58/100 79.9x 75.2% 20.6% +0.83% $1.97B /bl-vs-soun →
AMPL
Amplitude Inc. (Class A)
D+ 54/100 — 74.0% -35.0% -1.70% $2.13B /ampl-vs-soun →
AI
C3.ai Inc.
D- 37/100 — 30.9% -35.0% -2.53% $1.91B /ai-vs-soun →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001840856 ↗

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), SoundHound AI Inc (SOUN) reported GAAP revenue of $65.2M (-93.2% vs. FY2024 revenue of $955.8M , and -66.1% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$14.0K, operating cash flow of -$98.2M, and free cash flow of -$99.1M (+9.5% YoY). On the balance sheet, SOUN closed FY2025 with $688.2M in total assets against $101.0M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 4.85, Piotroski F-Score: 5/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $65.2M -$14.0K -$98.2M -$99.1M $688.2M $101.0M
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $955.8M -$350.7K -$108.9M -$109.5M $554.0M $0
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $192.1M -$88.9K -$68.3M -$68.3M $1.15B $269.9M

3. SOUN Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is SOUN stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-03, SoundHound AI Inc (NASDAQ: SOUN) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 36/100 at a spot price of $4.09 (-3.08% 1D, market cap $2.03B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 7/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 4/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 4/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 5/20. Across 715 tracked Technology issuers, SOUN ranks #505 in composite RQD confidence.

How does SOUN compare to KARO and BL in the Technology sector?

Within the Technology sector (Computer Software: Prepackaged Software), SOUN carries a Roarable D- (36/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 83.4%, and ROIC of -5.9%. By comparison, KARO (Karooooo Ltd.) holds a C- grade (60/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $2.03B) and BL (BlackLine Inc.) posts a D+ grade (58/100 RQD, P/E 79.9x, ROIC 20.6%, cap $1.97B). Among the 5-stock peer group, BL leads on earnings multiple (79.9x) while BL leads on capital efficiency (20.6% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for SOUN?

Per SOUN's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001840856), SoundHound AI Inc generated $65.2M in revenue (-93.2% YoY), -$14.0K in net income, and -$99.1M in free cash flow against $688.2M in total assets and $101.0M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is SOUN trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

SOUN last traded at $4.09 (-3.08% on volume of 17,253,625 shares), positioning the stock -27.35% below its 50-day simple moving average ($5.63) and -42.31% below its 200-day simple moving average ($7.09). Across its 52-week range of $4.04 to $17.85, SOUN sits at the 0.4% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 30.3 (OVERSOLD (<32)) and an implied next-earnings move of ±10.3% ($3.67 to $4.51).

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SOUN — SoundHound AI Inc: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit
Updated: 2025-12-31

1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

SoundHound AI Inc (SOUN) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 36/100, corresponding to a D- letter grade (Roarable Sell) at a spot price of $4.09 (-3.08% 1D, market capitalization $2.03B).

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (7/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of -5.9%, gross margin of 83.4%, operating margin of -4.0%, and free cash flow yield of -4.73%.
  • Whale 13F & Options Flow (4/20) + Insider Conviction (5/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
  • Macro Regime Fit (4/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (16/20): Incorporates a 1.33x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of 4.85, Piotroski F-Score of 5/9, and Debt/Equity of 0.20x.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

SoundHound AI Inc is a NASDAQ-listed issuer in the Technology sector, operating within the Computer Software: Prepackaged Software industry..1B. Reported gross margin is 83.4%.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-12-31), SoundHound AI Inc (SOUN) reported $65.2M in annual revenue (up from $955.8M in FY2024, -93.2% YoY) and -$14.0K in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($192.1M revenue, -$88.9K net income) through FY2025, SOUN scaled operating cash flow to -$98.2M and free cash flow to -$99.1M, backed by $688.2M in total assets against $101.0M in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

  • 🐂 Primary Bull Case (D- • RQD 36/100): Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs. Free cash flow yield of -4.73% and institutional whale pillar of 4/20. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 7/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 4/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $4.04 – $17.85 52-week range.
  • 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately. Investors must weigh current valuation against -4.0% operating margins and a 1.33x macro beta.

4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch

The 2nd-order bottleneck an investor should monitor is the link between negative operating and free cash flow and the company's cash balance, reported at $248.5M for FY 2025.

  • Key Question #1: Can SOUN sustain or expand its -4.0% operating margin and -5.9% ROIC against Computer Software: Prepackaged Software peers over the next 4 quarters?
  • Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $65.2M and free cash flow of -$99.1M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $101.0M in total debt?
  • Key Question #3: How sensitive is SOUN's 36.0x forward P/E multiple to Technology capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.33x)?

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DE DeepValue_CFA RQD DEBATE OPENER • Institutional Buy-Side 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $4.85 (+14.9%)
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The forensic balance sheet pillar scores 16/20, with Altman Z 4.85 and Debt/Equity 0.2, signaling capacity to fund operations.

The forensic balance sheet pillar scores 16/20, with Altman Z 4.85 and Debt/Equity 0.2, signaling capacity to fund operations.. When you look under the hood at SOUN, Fundamental Cash Engine is 7/20 with 83.4% gross margins and -5.9% ROIC. Bears are staring in the rearview mirror while institutional 13F flow (4/20) has been quietly accumulating below $16.56. My 12M target is $4.85.

ArenaChamp_24 🐂 BULL

@FadeTheHype Fair point on 36.0x forward P/E, but you're ignoring the forward operating leverage in Computer Software: Prepackaged Software. If gross margin (83.4%) holds, EPS grows into the multiple faster than bears think.

FA FadeTheHype RQD DEBATE OPENER • Contrarian Tape Reader 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $3.59 (-14.9%)
Spot @ $4.22

Free cash flow is negative in every reported period, with FY 2025 FCF at -$99.1M and FCF yield at -4.73%.

Fading this rally in SOUN at $4.22. Free cash flow is negative in every reported period, with FY 2025 FCF at -$99.1M and FCF yield at -4.73%.. With a beta of 1.33 and the stock sitting at $4.22 (52-wk range $4.04–$16.56), the easy multiple expansion is already priced in.

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