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SoundHound AI, Inc. (SOUN) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript Summary

Futu News ·  Dec 30, 2024 05:49  · Conference Call

The following is a summary of the SoundHound AI, Inc. (SOUN) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript:

Financial Performance:

  • SoundHound AI, Inc. reported a significant increase in Q3 revenue, up 89% year-over-year, reaching over $25 million.

  • The company's gross margin was 49%, down year-over-year, primarily due to the business mix from recent acquisitions. Adjusted non-GAAP gross margin stood at 60%.

  • Operating loss for Q3 was $33.8 million, with a net loss of $21.8 million. Non-GAAP EPS loss was $0.04.

  • The company announced a new at-the-market equity program and has a strong cash position of $136 million, with $39 million of debt remaining outstanding.

Business Progress:

  • Expanded AI agent customer service solutions, significantly increasing enterprise customer brands in industries like financial services and healthcare.

  • Grew partnerships in China and began a new venture with VE Commercial trucks in India, adding Hindi language capabilities.

  • Planning to showcase several automotive technologies and AI solutions at CES 2025, including work with NVIDIA to bring voice generative AI to the edge.

Opportunities:

  • Continuing expansion into automotive, AI agents, and restaurant businesses.

  • Anticipate significant revenue synergies, expecting to drive opportunities for upsell and cross-sell across the full portfolio.

  • Entered new verticals and geographic markets, inclusive of the Chinese and Indian markets, with plans to expand further.

Risks:

  • The acquired businesses weigh on gross margins despite providing valuable enterprise-grade data assets. However, the company anticipates margin recovery as synergies are realized.

  • Acknowledgment of changes in reliance on major customers, with customer concentration risk reducing.

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