The earnings call presented a mixed performance. While there were achievements in online game revenues and user engagement through events, significant challenges remain with overall revenue decline, net losses, and weak advertising sentiment. The company is focused on building user base and brand influence amidst a tough economic environment.

Company Guidance

In the second quarter of 2025, Sohu reported total revenues of $126 million, reflecting a decrease of 27% year-over-year and a 7% decline quarter-over-quarter. Marketing services revenues reached $16 million, marking a 21% year-over-year decline but a 14% increase from the previous quarter. Online game revenues were $106 million, down 28% year-over-year and 10% quarter-over-quarter. The company recorded a GAAP net loss of $20 million, an improvement from a $38 million loss in the same quarter last year, but a significant drop from a $182 million net income in the first quarter of 2025. Non-GAAP net loss was also $20 million, compared to a $34 million loss a year ago and a $16 million loss in the previous quarter. Looking ahead to the third quarter, Sohu anticipates marketing services revenues to range between $40 million and $50 million, while online game revenues are expected to be between $107 million and $117 million. The company forecasts both GAAP and non-GAAP net loss to be between $25 million and $35 million. CEO Dr. Charles Zhang highlighted efforts to enhance user engagement through events that align with shared interests, while CFO Joanna Lv discussed the ongoing share repurchase program, with $83 million spent on 6.6 million ADS by July 31, 2025.

Online Game Revenue Performance

Online game revenues reached the high end of guidance, achieving $106 million despite market challenges.

User Engagement and Brand Influence

Increased user engagement and brand influence through differentiated events, especially in K-pop and Hanfu verticals, which became major attractions.

Share Repurchase Program

Sohu has repurchased 6.6 million ADS for an aggregate cost of approximately $83 million, more than half of the total commitment.

Sohu (SOHU) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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SOHU Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Nov 17, 2025	2025 (Q3)	- / -	-0.39	―	―	―
Aug 04, 2025	2025 (Q2)	- / -0.68	-1.05	35.24% (+0.37)	―
May 19, 2025	2025 (Q1)	- / -0.55	-0.65	15.38% (+0.10)	―
Feb 18, 2025	2024 (Q4)	- / -0.49	-0.32	-53.12% (-0.17)	―
Nov 12, 2024	2024 (Q3)	- / -0.39	-0.3	-30.00% (-0.09)	―
Aug 05, 2024	2024 (Q2)	- / -1.05	-0.52	-101.92% (-0.53)	―
May 20, 2024	2024 (Q1)	- / -0.65	-0.37	-75.68% (-0.28)	―
Mar 04, 2024	2023 (Q4)	- / -0.32	-0.06	-433.33% (-0.26)	―
Nov 13, 2023	2023 (Q3)	- / -0.30	-0.5	40.00% (+0.20)	―
Aug 07, 2023	2023 (Q2)	- / -0.52	0.36	-244.44% (-0.88)	―

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SOHU Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Aug 04, 2025	$15.40	$14.43	-6.30%
May 19, 2025	$10.85	$10.52	-3.04%
Feb 18, 2025	$14.67	$13.54	-7.70%
Nov 12, 2024	$14.04	$13.03	-7.19%

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