Zhihu (ZH)
NYSE:ZH
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ZH Stock Chart & Stats
$3.10
-$0.10(-2.90%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$3.10
-$0.10(-2.90%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$2.57 - $5.55
Previous CloseN/A
Volume130.82K
Average Volume (3M)240.68K
Market Cap
$271.69M
Enterprise Value-$1.50B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$4.24B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$72.02M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.25
Next Earnings
May 27, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-2.37
Shares Outstanding84,805,370
10 Day Avg. Volume291,027
30 Day Avg. Volume240,677
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.39
Price to Book (P/B)0.48
Price to Sales (P/S)0.69
P/FCF Ratio-4.32
Enterprise Value/Market Cap-5.53
Enterprise Value/Revenue-0.55
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit-0.92
Enterprise Value/Ebitda11.03
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.41
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.48B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance-sheet StrengthVery low leverage gives Zhihu durable financial flexibility to fund product development, AI initiatives and IP investments without near-term refinancing risk. This conserves optionality over 2–6 months, supports continued share repurchases and cushions operations while top-line recovery is pursued.
Strong Content And EngagementSustained increases in creator supply and session time indicate stronger network effects and user stickiness. Higher-quality, high-intent content supports ad relevance, membership conversion and IP extraction, creating a durable base for monetization and retention over the medium term.
AI & IP Monetization Progress And Non‑GAAP ProfitAchieving full‑year non‑GAAP profitability signals improving unit economics as Zhihu shifts to higher‑margin, capital‑efficient revenue (AI services, IP). Combined with accelerating IP revenue and AI feature adoption, this supports a sustainable profit pathway if execution on AI/IP continues.
Bears Say
Ongoing Revenue DeclineMaterial year‑over‑year revenue contraction across quarters and segments erodes scale advantages and advertiser appeal. Persistent top‑line weakness constrains margin leverage and prolongs reliance on liquidity, making recovery execution critical for durable financial improvement.
Negative Operating And Free Cash FlowSustained negative cash generation forces dependence on existing cash reserves and limits funding for growth investments. Even with improving profits, continued negative FCF increases risk that management must prioritize liquidity preservation over aggressive marketing or product expansion.
Margin Pressure And Non‑recurring ChargesA notable gross margin drop, coupled with a one‑time goodwill impairment that widened GAAP losses, signals margin volatility from content investments and accounting charges. This compresses earnings resilience and makes sustainable profitability more sensitive to revenue mix and cost control.
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ZH FAQ
What was Zhihu’s price range in the past 12 months?
Zhihu lowest stock price was $2.57 and its highest was $5.55 in the past 12 months.
What is Zhihu’s market cap?
Zhihu’s market cap is $271.69M.
When is Zhihu’s upcoming earnings report date?
Zhihu’s upcoming earnings report date is May 27, 2026 which is in 22 days.
How were Zhihu’s earnings last quarter?
Zhihu released its earnings results on Mar 25, 2026. The company reported -$0.144 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of -$0.012 by -$0.132.
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 for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Zhihu have?
Zhihu has 84,805,370 shares outstanding.
What happened to Zhihu’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Zhihu reported an EPS of -$0.144 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of -$0.012. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -6.291%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Zhihu?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in ZH
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Zhihu Stock Smart Score
Underperform
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Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
ZH Sentiment 75%
Sector Average 62%
Sector Average 62%
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
-4.72%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-5.42%
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
Q4 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call highlights a strategic and operational turning point: Zhihu achieved its first full-year non-GAAP profitability, showed strong engagement and AI-driven product momentum, and accelerated IP monetization and share repurchases. However, the company still faces meaningful near-term headwinds — notable year-over-year revenue declines across segments, a weakened Q4 non-GAAP result, gross margin contraction and a sizable goodwill impairment that widened GAAP losses. The narrative is one of structural improvement and long-term opportunity (especially around AI and IP) balanced against ongoing top-line pressure and one-time charges that weigh on quarterly profitability.View all ZH earnings summariesTechnical Analysis
Ownership Overview
3.34% Insiders
4.91% Mutual Funds
1.62% Other Institutional Investors
89.87% Public Companies and
Individual Investors