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Zhihu (ZH)
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Earnings Data
Report Date
Mar 17, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2024 (Q4)Consensus EPS Forecast
―Last Year’s EPS
-0.25Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 2 Analysts Ratings
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Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Aug 16, 2021
|% Change Since: -8.97%
|Next Earnings Date:May 17, 2021
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call presented a positive outlook with significant improvements in financial metrics such as gross profit margin and net loss reduction. User engagement and content creator activity showed strong growth, and the company successfully launched new product features. However, there were challenges in marketing services and vocational training segments, with revenue declines noted in these areas.Company Guidance
In the third quarter earnings call for Zhihu Inc. (2390.HK), the company reported a significant improvement in its financial metrics, driven by a focus on efficiency and cost reduction. The gross profit margin increased by over 10 percentage points year-over-year, reaching 63.9%, the highest level since the company's listing, while total costs and operating expenses decreased by 35.6% and 30.5%, respectively. This led to a net loss of RMB 9 million, a reduction of 96.8% compared to the previous year. The company also saw a rebound in monthly active users (MAU) to 81.1 million, with daily active user time spent increasing by nearly 20% year-over-year. The number of income-generating content creators rose by over 25%, reflecting Zhihu's effort to enhance the user and content creator experience. The company launched a professional search feature for Zhihu Zhida in October, which contributed to a 180% traffic increase. Zhihu's paid membership revenue for the quarter was RMB 459.4 million, representing 54% of total revenue, while marketing services revenue stood at RMB 256.6 million, despite a 33% decline year-over-year. The vocational training segment saw a 27.4% reduction in revenue due to strategic refinement. The company repurchased 74.2 million Class A ordinary shares, amounting to USD 121.5 million, and aims to achieve profitability by continuing to optimize resources and enhance user engagement.Record Gross Profit Margin
Gross profit margin improved by over 10 percentage points year-over-year, reaching 63.9%, the highest level since the company's listing.
Significant Reduction in Net Loss
Net loss decreased by 96.8% year-over-year, down to RMB 9 million, showcasing effective cost management and operational efficiency.
User Engagement and Growth
MAU for Q3 rebounded quarter-over-quarter to 81.1 million, with daily active user time spent rising nearly 20% year-over-year.
Increase in Content Creator Engagement
The number of income-generating content creators increased by over 25% year-over-year, enhancing the community's content quality.
Successful Launch of Zhihu Zhida's Professional Search Feature
Zhihu Zhida's traffic reached 4.7 million in September, marking an increase of over 180% compared to August.
Paid Membership Growth
The number of subscribing members rose by 11.5% year-over-year to 16.5 million, increasing its revenue contribution to 54%.
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ZH Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
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ZH Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 26, 2024 | $3.68 | $3.60 | -2.17% |
| Aug 22, 2024 | $3.08 | $3.12 | +1.30% |
| Jun 12, 2024 | $3.18 | $3.10 | -2.52% |
| Mar 26, 2024 | $4.28 | $4.20 | -1.87% |
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.
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FAQ
When does Zhihu (ZH) report earnings?
Zhihu (ZH) is schdueled to report earning on Mar 17, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is Zhihu (ZH) earnings time?
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