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By Jack Delaney – Apr 10, 2026 at 7:15AM ESTKey PointsThe artificial intelligence (AI) agent voice market is small but growing. SoundHound AI could be a leader in the space. It's important to weigh both the risks and rewards before investing. A lot of artificial intelligence (AI) talk centers on promises of future returns, but some companies are generating sales today in areas like the AI agent voice market. It's currently a small sector, but it's growing and can continue to meaningfully grow as AI voice agents become more ingrained in everyday life. It was estimated to be a $2.5 billion global market in 2025, but is forecast to grow to around $35 billion by 2033. The company that could be a leader in that space is SoundHound AI (SOUN 3.17%). Image source: Getty Images. Real use cases, real sales SoundHound's technology is used across multiple industries, and you may have interacted with its voice agents without even knowing it. It's used at the restaurant chain White Castle for drive-thru ordering, in the remotes for the television brand Vizio, and in the automobile market. With growing use cases across the insurance, healthcare, and retail sectors, demand is also increasing and starting to show up in the company's yearly revenue results. Sales jumped 99% from 2024 to 2025, totaling nearly $169 million. Management expects revenue to keep climbing in 2026, forecasting it will be between $225 million and $260 million. ExpandNASDAQ: SOUNSoundHound AIToday's Change(-3.17%) $-0.21Current Price$6.58Key Data PointsMarket Cap$2.8BDay's Range$6.54 - $6.7952wk Range$5.83 - $22.17Volume6.8KAvg Vol26MGross Margin32.96% The upside potential is there, but proceed with caution SoundHound AI is a growth stock, which usually implies higher share price volatility. The company is not profitable, and shares can quickly dip if the market turns against the tech sector. So far this year, SoundHound shares are trading down roughly 30%. The company will need to keep demonstrating the technology's use cases and benefits to build its client roster while also focusing on reducing costs. If the company can, buying $500 worth of shares today could be the start of a base position that rewards patient, long-term shareholders.Read NextApr 7, 2026 •By Rick OrfordSoundHound AI Has an Underrated Catalyst Investors Are MissingApr 5, 2026 •By Keithen Drury1 Tiny Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock That Could Make You a MillionaireApr 2, 2026 •By Will EbiefungWhere Will SoundHound AI Stock Be in 3 Years?Apr 1, 2026 •By Anders BylundHow SoundHound AI Stock Lost 20% Last MonthApr 1, 2026 •By Rick OrfordIs SoundHound a Buy, Sell, or Hold After This AI Reveal?Mar 30, 2026 •By Geoffrey SeilerWhat Are 2 Great Tech Stocks Flying Under the Radar Right Now?About the AuthorJack is a seasoned content strategist with over a decade of experience in financial publishing. He's directed technology, emerging opportunities, and alternative asset publications to deliver actionable insights to investors. He has a B.A. in Communication Studies.TMFJackDelaneyStocks MentionedSoundHound AINASDAQ: SOUN$6.58(-3.17%)-$0.22*Average returns of all recommendations since inception. Cost basis and return based on previous market day close.