SoundHound AI shares surge 18.16% after-hours as expanding partnerships with Five Guys and Bridgepointe boost market optimism.

SoundHound AI (SOUN) surged 18.16% in after-hours trading, driven by expanding partnerships and AI advancements. The company announced a renewed collaboration with Five Guys, where AI-powered ordering agents processed over 1 million customer interactions, and a partnership with Bridgepointe Technologies to deploy platforms like Amelia 7 and Autonomics for enterprise clients. Analysts highlighted these strategic moves as catalysts for growth, alongside SoundHound’s 68% year-over-year revenue growth and improved liquidity. Additionally, DA Davidson reaffirmed a "Buy" rating, and Piper Sandler raised its price target to $15.00, reflecting renewed investor confidence in the firm’s agentic AI capabilities and market expansion. These developments aligned with the stock’s sharp after-hours rally, underscoring optimism around SoundHound’s AI-driven operational and enterprise solutions.