The Motley Fool’s comparison leans toward Cerebras for long-term investors, citing 76% FY2025 revenue growth and about $239 million in net income. SoundHound’s revenue rose nearly 100%, but it lost about $14 million; Cerebras’ sales multiple is far higher.
FY2025 sales were about $510 million for Cerebras and $168.9 million for SoundHound. Free cash flow was negative $393 million for Cerebras and negative $103.1 million for SoundHound. Financial Modeling Prep figures cited in the article put their price-to-sales ratios at 68.8 and 12.4; the source cautions that valuation figures can vary among providers.
Wall Street consensus cited by the article projects Cerebras sales of about $888 million in FY2026, $3 billion in 2027 and $7.5 billion in 2028, with consistent annual profitability possible as soon as 2028. SoundHound counts 12 of the 15 largest banks, four of the five largest automakers and four of the five largest airlines as customers; its FY2026 sales are projected to rise 49% to $252 million, though with a wider loss and negative free cash flow. The article cites competition and negative equity for Cerebras, and integration of SoundHound’s Amelia and LivePerson acquisitions, competition and possible shareholder dilution.
