Company Overview - SoundHound AI experienced a remarkable stock surge of 836% in 2024, making it one of the hottest stocks that year due to its impressive growth [1] - However, in 2025, SoundHound's stock has declined by 46%, attributed to increased investor risk aversion amid a tariff-fueled trade war and fears of a global recession [2] - As of now, SoundHound's market cap stands at $4.33 billion, with the stock trading at an expensive 39 times sales, indicating potential for further downside [3] Ambarella's Growth Potential - Ambarella, a smaller chip company with a market cap of $2.65 billion, is benefiting from the rising demand for AI in various devices, which is significantly boosting its business [5] - The company’s computer vision processors are well-suited for edge applications, and the growing adoption of AI in these devices is expected to be a key growth driver [6] - The market for chips capable of processing AI workloads locally is projected to grow 20 times by 2034, with edge AI already accounting for 70% of Ambarella's revenue in fiscal 2025 [7][8] Financial Performance - Ambarella reported a 26% increase in revenue to $285 million in the previous fiscal year, with expectations of a revenue forecast of $81 million to $87 million for Q1 of fiscal 2026, indicating a year-over-year growth of 54% [8][9] - The company anticipates a profit of $0.04 per share in the upcoming quarter, a significant turnaround from a loss of $0.26 per share in the same period last year [9] - Ambarella's addressable market is expected to exceed $8 billion by fiscal 2028, representing a 60% increase from fiscal 2024 levels, suggesting substantial growth opportunities [10] Comparative Valuation and Market Position - Ambarella is projected to achieve a top line of $463 million in three years, potentially increasing its market cap to $4.2 billion if it continues to trade at 9 times sales, a 60% increase from current levels [15] - In contrast, SoundHound's revenue is expected to reach $277 million in the same timeframe, which may result in a lower market cap compared to Ambarella if it does not command a premium valuation [16] - The market is likely to favor Ambarella due to its improving earnings power, while SoundHound is expected to remain loss-making for the next three years [13][15]

ISLANDIA, N.Y., May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- West Technology Group, LLC (the “Company” or “West”) has completed the sale of its Notified business to Equiniti (EQ)1, a global leader in shareholder services and advisory firm. “We are pleased to complete the sale of Notified and believe that the complementary strengths of EQ and Notified will elevate the platform to new heights,” said John Shlonsky, President and Chief Executive Officer of West. “Notified has transformed the way businesses connect with sta ...