Mixed options sentiment in SoundHound AI with shares down 1.04%

Mixed options sentiment in SoundHound AI (SOUN), with shares down 8c near $8.07. Options volume relatively light with 30k contracts traded and calls leading puts for a put/call ratio of 0.19, compared to a typical level near 0.39. Implied volatility (IV30) dropped 2.09 near 101.07,in the top quartile of the past year, suggesting an expected daily move of $0.51. Put-call skew steepened, indicating increased demand for downside protection.Looking ahead: SoundHound AI (SOUN) will report earnings after the close on 2026-05-07.Option markets are pricing in a 50% probability of a move greater than 14.71% or $1.19.