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Zhihu, Inc. Class A (HK:2390)
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Zhihu, Inc. Class A (2390) Earnings Dates, Call Summary & Reports

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Earnings Data

Report Date
Aug 21, 2025
TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q2)
Consensus EPS Forecast
-0.05
Last Year’s EPS
-0.96
Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 0 Analysts Ratings

Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:May 27, 2025
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% Change Since: 4.06%
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Next Earnings Date:Aug 21, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call presented a mixed outlook. Highlights included achieving non-GAAP profitability for the quarter, improvements in user engagement, and strategic advancements in AI-related content. However, these were counterbalanced by declines in total revenue, particularly in marketing services and vocational training sectors, reflecting ongoing business model adjustments.
Company Guidance
During the Zhihu Inc. First Quarter 2025 Financial Results Conference Call, the company provided several key metrics and guidance for the future. Zhihu achieved a non-GAAP net income of RMB6.9 million, marking a significant improvement from a net loss of RMB135.7 million in the same period last year. Average daily user time spent increased by 17.6% year-over-year, reaching nearly 38 minutes. The company's total revenue for the quarter was RMB729.7 million, reflecting a decrease from the previous year, with marketing services revenue at RMB197 million and paid membership revenue at RMB417.9 million. The gross margin expanded to 61.8%, up by 5.2 percentage points year-over-year, while total operating expenses declined by 34.4%. Zhihu also announced a new 2025 share repurchase program, allowing for the buyback of up to 10% of its total issued shares. The company emphasized its commitment to integrating AI with its platform to enhance content quality and user engagement, expecting AI to be a catalyst for rapid growth.
First Quarter Non-GAAP Net Income Achievement
Zhihu reported a non-GAAP net income of RMB6.9 million, compared to an adjusted net loss of RMB135.7 million in the same period last year. This marks the first time since IPO that Zhihu achieved a non-GAAP net profit in the first quarter.
Improvement in User Engagement Metrics
Average daily user time reached nearly 38 minutes, up 17.6% year-over-year. Core user retention rate improved both sequentially and year-over-year.
Growth in AI-Related Professional Content
AI-related professional content grew by 46% year-over-year, and Zhihu was cited 62.4% of the time by AI assistants in professional domains.
Positive Shareholder Return Program
Zhihu announced a new share repurchase program, authorizing the repurchase of up to 10% of issued shares, demonstrating confidence in long-term success.

Zhihu, Inc. Class A (HK:2390) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

The upcoming earnings date is based on a company’s previous reporting, and may be updated when the actual date is announced

HK:2390 Earnings History

Report Date
Fiscal Quarter
Forecast / EPS
Last Year's EPS
EPS YoY Change
Press Release
Slides
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Aug 21, 2025
2025 (Q2)
-0.05 / -
-0.961
May 27, 2025
2025 (Q1)
-0.63 / -0.04
-0.21279.25% (+0.17)
Mar 26, 2025
2024 (Q4)
- / 0.36
-0.672153.12% (+1.03)
Nov 26, 2024
2024 (Q3)
- / -0.04
-1.0395.83% (+0.99)
Aug 22, 2024
2024 (Q2)
- / -0.96
-0.9892.83% (+0.03)
Jun 12, 2024
2024 (Q1)
- / -0.21
-1.31283.84% (+1.10)
Mar 26, 2024
2023 (Q4)
-0.61 / -0.67
-1.34450.00% (+0.67)
Nov 29, 2023
2023 (Q3)
-1.01 / -1.03
-1.0713.83% (+0.04)
Aug 23, 2023
2023 (Q2)
-0.86 / -0.99
-1.80945.33% (+0.82)
May 24, 2023
2023 (Q1)
-0.93 / -1.31
-2.38645.01% (+1.07)
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HK:2390 Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
May 27, 2025
HK$10.34HK$10.18-1.55%
Mar 26, 2025
HK$12.00HK$12.16+1.33%
Nov 26, 2024
HK$9.38HK$9.27-1.17%
Aug 22, 2024
HK$8.00HK$7.83-2.12%
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.

FAQ

When does Zhihu, Inc. Class A (HK:2390) report earnings?
Zhihu, Inc. Class A (HK:2390) is schdueled to report earning on Aug 21, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
    What is Zhihu, Inc. Class A (HK:2390) earnings time?
    Zhihu, Inc. Class A (HK:2390) earnings time is at Aug 21, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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            HK:2390 EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q2) is -0.05.
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