Zhihu, Inc. Class A (HK:2390)
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2390 Stock Chart & Stats
HK$8.81
-HK$0.09(-1.03%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
HK$8.81
-HK$0.09(-1.03%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeHK$7.00 - HK$15.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume100.00
Average Volume (3M)145.29K
Market Cap
HK$2.17B
Enterprise Value-HK$1.49B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)HK$4.61B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)HK$229.59M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.52
Next Earnings
May 27, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.37
Shares Outstanding254,416,100
10 Day Avg. Volume161,950
30 Day Avg. Volume145,293
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.41
Price to Book (P/B)0.48
Price to Sales (P/S)0.69
P/FCF Ratio-5.19
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
HK$11.00Price Target Upside24.86% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.11
Revenue Forecast (FY)HK$2.81B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance SheetExtremely low leverage provides durable financial flexibility and reduces solvency risk, giving Zhihu runway to fund AI product investments and buybacks without immediate refinancing. A sizable equity and asset base supports stability while cash burn narrows, cushioning execution risk over the next several quarters.
First Full-year Non-GAAP ProfitTransition to full-year non-GAAP profitability signals structural operating improvement from cost discipline and operating leverage. This milestone suggests the company can sustain improved margins and reinvest selectively, making future cash flow break-even or positive outcomes more attainable if revenue recovery continues.
Robust AI Engagement And Creator GrowthSignificant increases in user time, content creation and AI-driven interactions expand monetizable inventory and deepen platform network effects. Higher engagement and creator supply improve long-term retention, ARPU potential and IP opportunities, underpinning scalable, higher-margin revenue channels like subscriptions, IP licensing and AI services.
Bears Say
Sustained Revenue ContractionConsecutive multi-year top-line declines weaken scale economics and ad inventory value, making margin gains more fragile. Persistent revenue shrinkage constrains marketing services recovery and slows ARPU expansion, increasing the difficulty of translating engagement improvements into reliable, durable revenue growth.
Ongoing Negative Cash GenerationContinued negative operating and free cash flow forces reliance on existing cash reserves and limits reinvestment flexibility. Even with improved free cash flow trends, persistent burn increases the risk that growth initiatives or opportunistic investments must be delayed, scaled back, or financed externally, pressuring long-term execution.
Reliance On Early‑stage AI MonetizationStrategic recovery hinges on converting AI engagement into repeatable revenue streams (IP, data, short-form adaptations). These are nascent and require successful productization, advertiser adoption and pricing power; failure or slow traction would delay sustainable margin expansion and cash-flow improvement.
Zhihu, Inc. Class A News
2390 FAQ
What was Zhihu, Inc. Class A’s price range in the past 12 months?
Zhihu, Inc. Class A lowest stock price was HK$7.00 and its highest was HK$15.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Zhihu, Inc. Class A’s market cap?
Zhihu, Inc. Class A’s market cap is HK$2.17B.
When is Zhihu, Inc. Class A’s upcoming earnings report date?
Zhihu, Inc. Class A’s upcoming earnings report date is May 27, 2026 which is in 28 days.
How were Zhihu, Inc. Class A’s earnings last quarter?
Zhihu, Inc. Class A released its earnings results on Mar 25, 2026. The company reported -HK$0.37 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of -HK$0.03 by -HK$0.34.
Is Zhihu, Inc. Class A overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Zhihu, Inc. Class A’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Zhihu, Inc. Class A pay dividends?
Zhihu, Inc. Class A does not currently pay dividends.
What is Zhihu, Inc. Class A’s EPS estimate?
Zhihu, Inc. Class A’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Zhihu, Inc. Class A have?
Zhihu, Inc. Class A has 254,416,100 shares outstanding.
What happened to Zhihu, Inc. Class A’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Zhihu, Inc. Class A reported an EPS of -HK$0.37 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of -HK$0.03. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 5.098%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Zhihu, Inc. Class A?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in HK:2390
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Zhihu, Inc. Class A Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
HK$11.00 (24.86% Upside)
HK$11.00 (24.86% Upside)
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
19.78%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-4.72%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-5.24%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Zhihu, Inc. Class A
Zhihu Inc. operates an online content community in the People's Republic of China. Its community allows people to seek inspiration, find solutions, make decisions, and have fun. The company also offers technology, business support, and consulting services; information transmission, software, and information technology services; information and marketing services; vocational training; and internet services, as well as holds audio-visual permit. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Beijing, the People's Republic of China.
2390 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
HK$11.00
▲(24.86% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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