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Zhihu (ZH)
NYSE:ZH
ZH Stock Chart & Stats
$3.28
-$0.10(-2.90%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$3.28
-$0.10(-2.90%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$3.23 - $5.87
Previous CloseN/A
Volume130.82K
Average Volume (3M)240.68K
Market Cap
$274.18M
Enterprise Value-$809.48M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$4.37B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$150.71M
Price to Earnings (P/E)19.8
Beta0.98
Next Earnings
Mar 25, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.01Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.08
Shares Outstanding79,015,840
10 Day Avg. Volume291,027
30 Day Avg. Volume240,677
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.17
Price to Book (P/B)0.57
Price to Sales (P/S)0.65
P/FCF Ratio-8.35
Enterprise Value/Market Cap-2.95
Enterprise Value/Revenue-0.27
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit-0.44
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-9.58
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.15
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.49B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
High Gross Profit MarginA gross margin above 60% indicates the platform has low incremental content delivery costs and strong monetization on existing traffic. That structural margin provides durable operating leverage: as revenue stabilizes, a large portion can flow to operating profit, aiding sustained path to profitability.
Growing Paid Membership BaseSequential growth in paid members and meaningful subscription revenue build a recurring, less cyclical income stream. Over months this supports predictable cash inflows, reduces dependence on ad demand swings, and enables product monetization experiments that can sustainably raise ARPU.
AI Integration And Content Quality GainsRising high-quality and AI-driven content improves user engagement and network effects, reinforcing the platform’s competitive moat. Structural AI adoption can lower content curation costs, boost creator productivity and enable differentiated paid features, supporting long-term monetization.
Bears Say
Declining Revenue TrendA material year‑over‑year revenue decline signals persistent monetization or demand weakness. Over a multi‑month horizon this erodes operating leverage, challenges fixed cost absorption and raises the risk that margin and profitability targets rely on uncertain top‑line recovery.
Negative Free Cash FlowContinued negative free cash flow constrains investment in product, marketing, and AI initiatives without external funding. Over time this limits strategic flexibility, increases reliance on financing or equity capital, and can slow execution of initiatives needed to restore sustainable operating cash generation.
Ongoing GAAP Losses And Negative ROEWidening GAAP losses and negative ROE indicate the company is not currently converting equity into shareholder value. Persisting losses can deplete reserves or require dilutive capital, impede dividend or buyback flexibility, and raise scrutiny on management’s path to sustainable profitability.
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ZH FAQ
What was Zhihu’s price range in the past 12 months?
Zhihu lowest stock price was $3.23 and its highest was $5.87 in the past 12 months.
What is Zhihu’s market cap?
Zhihu’s market cap is $274.18M.
When is Zhihu’s upcoming earnings report date?
Zhihu’s upcoming earnings report date is Mar 25, 2026 which is in 22 days.
How were Zhihu’s earnings last quarter?
Zhihu released its earnings results on Nov 25, 2025. The company reported -$0.084 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -$0.084.
Is Zhihu overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Zhihu’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Zhihu pay dividends?
Zhihu does not currently pay dividends.
What is Zhihu’s EPS estimate?
Zhihu’s EPS estimate is -0.01.
How many shares outstanding does Zhihu have?
Zhihu has 79,015,840 shares outstanding.
What happened to Zhihu’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Zhihu reported an EPS of -$0.084 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -7.711%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Zhihu?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in ZH
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Zhihu Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
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Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
ZH Sentiment 66%
Sector Average ―
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Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 42.3K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-3.61%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
2.39%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-9.76%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Zhihu
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.
ZH Earnings Call
Q3 2025
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call highlighted significant achievements in narrowing non-GAAP operating losses and AI integration advancements, alongside a growth in high-quality content creation and paid memberships. However, these positives were balanced by decreases in total revenues, marketing services revenue, and gross profit, as well as an increase in GAAP net loss. While there is confidence in achieving full-year profitability, the current quarter shows mixed results with both strengths and weaknesses.View all ZH earnings summariesZH Stock 12 Month Forecast
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Insiders
6.05% Mutual Funds
2.10% Other Institutional Investors
90.46% Public Companies and
Individual Investors