The earnings call presented a mix of positive and negative aspects. While there was significant growth in the online games segment and a substantial tax reversal benefit, the decline in marketing services revenue and overall revenue raise concerns. Future projections indicate potential challenges, particularly in the gaming sector.

Company Guidance -

Q2 2025

In the first quarter of 2025, Sohu's financial performance showed mixed results with total revenues reaching $136 million, reflecting a 3% decrease year-over-year but a slight 1% increase quarter-over-quarter. Marketing services revenues were reported at $14 million, marking a 15% decline year-over-year and a sharper 27% drop quarter-over-quarter. However, online game revenues performed well, totaling $117 million, remaining flat year-over-year but increasing by 7% quarter-over-quarter. The company reported a GAAP net income of $182 million, a significant improvement compared to the net loss of $25 million in the first quarter of 2024 and $21 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, largely due to the reversal of a $199 million tax expense previously recognized as an uncertain tax position. Excluding this reversal, the non-GAAP net loss attributable to Sohu.com Limited was $16 million, compared to a net loss of $22 million in the same quarter the previous year and a net loss of $15 million in the previous quarter. For the second quarter of 2025, Sohu projected marketing services revenues to range between $60 million and $70 million, indicating an annual decrease of 14% to 19% but a sequential increase of 17% to 24%. Online game revenues were expected to be between $96 million and $106 million, implying an annual decline of 28% to 35% and a sequential decrease of 10% to 18%.

Online Game Revenue Exceeds Expectations

Online game revenues reached $117 million, flat year-over-year and up 7% quarter-over-quarter, surpassing prior guidance due to high-quality content updates and improved player engagement.

Reversal of Tax Expenses

A tax expense previously recognized as an uncertain tax position was reversed this quarter, resulting in a $199 million benefit, contributing significantly to the GAAP net income of $182 million.

Social Network Platform Development

Sohu Media platform focused on enhancing social features, successfully engaging more users and broadcasters, and generating high-quality content through events like the Sohu Video influencers convention and the Sohu News Marathon.

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
Aug 04, 2025	2025 (Q2)	- / -	-1.05	―	―	―
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)	―
May 15, 2023	2023 (Q1)	- / -0.37	0.26	-242.31% (-0.63)	―

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SOHU Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
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%
Aug 05, 2024	$14.53	$14.72	+1.31%

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