Soundhound Ai (SOUNW) Stock: Why It's Down Today
Updated Oct 19, 2026, 4:00 PM ET · closing price
- Closed at $0.41, -4.12% vs the prior close of $0.43.
- Volume 29.56K shares, 5.9x its 50-day average (heavy).
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
SOUNW slides 4.1% to $0.41 on 5.9x normal volume. Closed at $0.41, -4.12% vs the prior close of $0.43. Day range $0.41–$0.47, opened at $7.86.
SOUNW daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note for every US trading day (today's note updates every 2 hours while the market is open). Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 19, 2026 — SOUNW slides 4.1% to $0.41 on 5.9x normal volume
- Closed at $0.41, -4.12% vs the prior close of $0.43. Day range $0.41–$0.47, opened at $7.86.
- Volume was 29.56K shares, 5.9x its 50-day average of 4.99K — unusually heavy trading.
- 52-week range $0.41–$0.47; today's close sits at 0% of that range, 12.6% below the 52-week high.
SOUNW bull case vs bear case (from the data)
- No clear positive signal in the price trend, filings or insider data right now.
- Latest fiscal-year net income: loss of $14.01M.
- Insider selling outweighs buying: 25 sales vs 0 open-market buys among the 25 most recent reported insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months).
- High volatility: average daily move of 4.1% over 20 sessions.
- Thin trading (under $2M a day on average) can mean wide bid/ask spreads.
SOUNW latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about SOUNW in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Sep 21, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Sroka Diana sold 1,552 shares at $6.11 (≈$9.48K) on Sep 17, 2026; now holds 171,719
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Sep 17, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Zagorsek Michael sold 71,113 shares at $6.33 (≈$450.05K) on Sep 15, 2026; now holds 2,600,231
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Sep 17, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Hom James Ming sold 38,730 shares at $6.33 (≈$245.11K) on Sep 15, 2026; now holds 1,105,555
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Sep 17, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Emami Majid sold 38,730 shares at $6.33 (≈$245.11K) on Sep 15, 2026; now holds 834,253
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Sep 17, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Mohajer Keyvan sold 137,290 shares at $6.33 (≈$868.85K) on Sep 15, 2026; now holds 3,684,947
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Sep 17, 2026 · Form 4/A — Insider trade (amended)
Amended insider trade report (Form 4/A)
- Zagorsek Michael received an award of 750,000 shares on Jul 30, 2026; now holds 2,421,344
- Zagorsek Michael received an award of 250,000 shares on Jul 30, 2026; now holds 2,671,344
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Sep 4, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 1.01 — Signed a material agreement.
- Item 2.01 — Completed an acquisition or sale of assets.
- Item 3.02 — Sold unregistered shares.
- Item 5.02 — Change in directors or officers (appointment, departure or pay).
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
- Item 8.01 — Reported other events the company considers important.
Sep 4, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 8.01 — Reported other events the company considers important.
Sep 4, 2026 · Form 424B7 — Prospectus supplement for a resale by holders
Prospectus supplement for a resale by holders
An offering document: new shares or debt may be sold, which can increase the share count (dilution) or debt load. Size and terms are in the prospectus.
Sep 4, 2026 · Form S-8 — Employee share plan registration
Registration of shares for employee stock plans (S-8)
Sep 2, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 3.02 — Sold unregistered shares.
Aug 10, 2026 · Form 10-Q — Quarterly report
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026:
- Net income: -$42.82M (prior year -$74.72M) (loss narrowed vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: -$0.10 (prior year -$0.19) (loss narrowed vs Jun 30, 2025)
Aug 5, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Things to know before you trade SOUNW
- Last results release: Aug 5, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: May 7, 2026, Feb 26, 2026, Nov 6, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Nov 4, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 4.12% (largest 4.1%). That is a volatile stock.
- Liquidity: about 17.27K shares (≈$7.04K) trade per day on average. Thin volume can mean wider bid/ask spreads.
- 52-week position: $0.41 vs a range of $0.41–$0.47 (0% of the range).
- Dividends: no cash dividends in the last 2 years.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 0 open-market buys, 25 sales; latest: Diana Sroka sold 1,552 shares on Sep 17, 2026.
- Latest filings: 8-K Sep 4, 2026; 8-K Sep 4, 2026; 8-K Sep 2, 2026.
- Listing: Nasdaq · industry: Services-Prepackaged Software.
SOUNW market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | 7.86 | 0.47 | 0.41 | 0.41 | 29.56K |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 7.86 | 0.44 | 0.42 | 0.43 | 4.99K |
About Soundhound Ai
Soundhound Ai (SOUNW) is listed on the Nasdaq and classified by the SEC under “Services-Prepackaged Software”. Its business address is in CLAYMONT, DE. State of incorporation: DE. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 1840856.
SOUNW board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Eric R. Ball | Director | Sep 17, 2026 |
| James Ming Hom | Chief Product Officer | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Lawrence Marcus | Director | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Keyvan Mohajer | CEO | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Diana Sroka | Director | Sep 21, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| John Deneen Collins | Chief Financial Officer | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Majid Emami | CSO & SVP, Engineering | Sep 17, 2026 |
| James Ming Hom | Chief Product Officer | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Keyvan Mohajer | CEO | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Nitesh Sharan | Chief Financial Officer | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Timothy Stonehocker | Chief Technology Officer | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Michael Zagorsek | Chief Operating Officer | Sep 17, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | Diana Sroka | Sale | 1,552 | $6.11 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Diana Sroka | Sale | 1,552 | $6.11 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Diana Sroka | Sale | 1,552 | $6.11 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Diana Sroka | Sale | 1,552 | $6.11 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Majid Emami | Sale | 38,730 | $6.33 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Majid Emami | Sale | 38,730 | $6.33 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Majid Emami | Sale | 38,730 | $6.33 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Majid Emami | Sale | 38,730 | $6.33 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | James Ming Hom | Sale | 38,730 | $6.33 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | James Ming Hom | Sale | 38,730 | $6.33 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | James Ming Hom | Sale | 38,730 | $6.33 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | James Ming Hom | Sale | 38,730 | $6.33 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Keyvan Mohajer | Sale | 137,290 | $6.33 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Keyvan Mohajer | Sale | 137,290 | $6.33 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Keyvan Mohajer | Sale | 137,290 | $6.33 |
SOUNW financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | — | $-14.01M | -0.28 | $-98.22M |
| Dec 31, 2024 | — | $-350.68M | -1.04 | $-108.88M |
| Dec 31, 2023 | — | $-88.94M | -0.40 | $-68.27M |
| Dec 31, 2022 | — | $-116.71M | -0.74 | $-94.02M |
| Dec 31, 2021 | — | $-79.54M | -1.18 | $-66.18M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $667.89M, total liabilities $177.46M, cash $202.78M (as of Jun 30, 2026).
SOUNW earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| May 7, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Nov 6, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Aug 7, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| May 8, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Feb 27, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Nov 12, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Aug 8, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| May 9, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Feb 29, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Nov 9, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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