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SoundHound AI (SOUN) Q1 2026 earnings results (first quarter 2026)
10-Q filed May 11, 2026
SoundHound AI (SOUN) reported revenue of $44.2M for the first quarter 2026 (Q1 2026), +52% from a year earlier and -20% from the quarter before. Operating margin was -51.3%, net loss $25.0M (56.6% of revenue).
SoundHound AI, Q1 2026: revenue $44.2M (+52% year over year), operating margin -51.3%, net loss $25.0M, operating cash flow −$26.3M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q1 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $44.2M | -20% | +52% |
| Operating profit | −$22.7M | -153% | -118% |
| Net earnings | −$25.0M | -162% | -119% |
| Operating cash flow | −$26.3M | — | — |
What changed
Revenue was $44.2M in Q1 2026, up 52% year over year and down 20% from the previous quarter. Hosted services was the largest line at 72% of revenue. Hosted services added $10.1M year over year (up 46%), 67% of the total change. Monetization declined 24%.
Operating costs exceeded revenue by $22.7M, an operating margin of -51.3%. The quarter ended with a net loss of $25.0M, after a profit of $40.1M the previous quarter.
Operating cash flow was −$26.3M. Non-cash charges added back $10.0M of depreciation and amortization and $18.5M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $29.7M. Capital expenditures of $468K exceeded it, leaving free cash flow of −$26.7M.
Questions
What was SoundHound AI's revenue in the first quarter 2026?
SoundHound AI (SOUN) reported revenue of $44.2M for the first quarter 2026 (Q1 2026), +52% from a year earlier and -20% from the quarter before.
Was SoundHound AI profitable in the first quarter 2026?
Operating loss was $22.7M (-51.3% of revenue) and net loss $25.0M.
Source: SoundHound AI 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.