SoundHound AI Inc (SOUN) saw its stock soar 5.18% in the pre-market session on Thursday, continuing a rally fueled by speculative excitement and investor optimism around the voice AI company's growth potential.
The surge appears to be driven primarily by investor hype and speculation surrounding SoundHound's prospects in the rapidly expanding voice technology space. While the company has secured promising deals with automakers and restaurants, and its voice AI offerings are being rapidly adopted, concerns have been raised about the stock's lofty valuation, with some analysts warning that the market may be getting ahead of itself.
SoundHound AI's bright future in the voice technology industry and its potential for further growth and innovation have also contributed to the stock's momentum. The company's ability to win contracts with major players and expand its product portfolio, such as the recent combination of its flagship technologies to enable in-car food ordering, has fueled investor enthusiasm.