NICE

Nice (NICE) has been heavily searched on Zacks.com and is rated Zacks Rank #4 (Sell). The software company faces headwinds with expected earnings declining 12.6% for the current quarter and 9.1% for the fiscal year, though next year shows recovery with 14.1% growth. Despite beating revenue and EPS estimates in recent quarters and trading at a valuation discount to peers, the stock is expected to underperform the broader market in the near term.

Nice (NICE) rose 1.49% to $113.84, outperforming the S&P 500's 0.41% gain. The software company is expected to report an EPS decline of 12.58% year-over-year, though revenue is projected to grow 7.41%. Nice trades at a Forward P/E of 10.03, below its industry average of 20.63, and currently holds a Zacks Rank of #4 (Sell).

SoundHound AI completed its acquisition of LivePerson in September 2026, gaining access to 25 Fortune 100 brands and over $500M in future revenue potential. The combined company integrates voice AI with digital messaging across multiple channels.

However, SoundHound faces integration risks, significant cash burn ($60M in H1 2026), and intensifying competition from Five9 and NICE in the enterprise AI space. Despite 45% revenue growth and a debt-free balance sheet, the company remains unprofitable with a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) rating.

NICE (NICE) closed at $115.02, down 2.1% in recent trading. While the stock has gained 19.67% over the past month, outperforming the S&P 500, analysts forecast a 12.58% decline in EPS for the upcoming quarter despite projecting 7.44% revenue growth. The company carries a Zacks Rank of #4 (Sell) with a Forward P/E of 10.51, trading at a discount to its industry average of 20.96.

NICE (NICE) has surged 19.7% over the past month, outperforming the S&P 500, but faces near-term headwinds. The company is expected to report declining earnings for the current fiscal year (-9.1%) despite modest revenue growth of 8.1%. With a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) rating driven by stagnant earnings estimate revisions, the stock may underperform the broader market in the near term, though it trades at a valuation discount to peers.

Nice (NICE) stock declined 2.3% to $113.81, underperforming the broader market gains. Despite a 7.54% monthly gain, the company faces headwinds with projected EPS declining 12.58% year-over-year, though revenue is expected to grow 7.44%. NICE holds a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) rating with a Forward P/E of 10.42, trading at a discount to its industry average of 19.59.

SoundHound AI (SOUN) shares have declined 51.1% year-to-date, significantly underperforming the broader tech sector. While the company reported 45% revenue growth in Q2 2026, persistent $42.8 million net losses, negative cash flow of $60 million in H1 2026, and integration risks from the LivePerson acquisition weigh on investor confidence. Despite a lower valuation multiple of 7.68X forward P/S versus the industry's 12.02X, analysts maintain a Sell rating, citing the need for clearer evidence of sustainable profitability before recovery.