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
$208.00M
Enterprise Value-$1.68B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$4.24B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$72.02M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.16
Next Earnings
Sep 02, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-2.37
Shares Outstanding83,635,840
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-8.10
Enterprise Value/Revenue-0.62
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit-1.03
Enterprise Value/Ebitda12.37
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.35
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.58B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Low Leverage / Strong Balance SheetVery low leverage gives Zhihu durable financial flexibility to fund product development, support cash burn, and pursue AI/IP initiatives without immediate refinancing risk. This balance-sheet strength helps absorb operating volatility and underpins continued share repurchases and strategic investments.
AI And IP Monetization MomentumRapid growth in IP and AI-related revenue diversifies income beyond advertising and memberships into higher-margin, licensable products. Structural adoption of AI features and TV/video adaptations provide recurring, capital-efficient revenue pathways that can sustainably offset ad cyclicality over the medium term.
First Full-year Non-GAAP ProfitabilityAchieving full-year non-GAAP profit signals improved cost discipline and a path to structural profitability. If management sustains margin focus while growing higher‑margin AI/IP and membership revenue, the company can convert operating improvements into durable earnings resilience and freer cash flow over time.
Bears Say
Sustained Revenue DeclinesMaterial year‑over‑year top-line contraction undermines scale economics for advertising and paid products. Persistent revenue declines constrain reinvestment capacity, lengthen the timeline to sustained cash generation, and increase execution risk for new monetization initiatives like AI/IP.
Negative Operating And Free Cash FlowContinued negative operating and free cash flow forces reliance on existing liquidity and capital actions (e.g., buybacks), reducing runway for product investment. Until accounting profits convert to positive cash flow, the company faces funding and strategic trade-offs that may hinder long‑term growth execution.
Margin Pressure And ImpairmentSharp gross margin contraction plus a significant goodwill write‑down reduce profitability resilience and equity quality. Margin erosion from content investments weakens the company’s ability to scale profitable growth and raises the risk that past growth assumptions no longer support asset valuations.
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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 $208.00M.
When is Zhihu’s upcoming earnings report date?
Zhihu’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 02, 2026 which is in 84 days.
How were Zhihu’s earnings last quarter?
Zhihu released its earnings results on Jun 03, 2026. The company reported -$0.04 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -$0.04.
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 83,635,840 shares outstanding.
What happened to Zhihu’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Zhihu reported an EPS of -$0.04 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.329%.
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
Neutral
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Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
ZH Sentiment 75%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 161.9K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-3.61%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-4.79%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-5.42%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Zhihu
Zhihu Inc., a company operating within the People's Republic of China, oversees a prominent online content platform. This digital community serves as an environment where users can discover new ideas, find answers to questions, inform their decisions, and engage in enjoyable activities. Beyond its core platform, Zhihu Inc. extends its operations to include a diverse array of professional services. These encompass technological solutions, business assistance, and advisory functions; data and software development alongside general information technology infrastructure services; information dissemination and marketing strategies; specialized vocational training; and various other internet-based operations. The company also holds the required license for audio-visual content. Established in 2010, Zhihu Inc. maintains its primary corporate headquarters in Beijing, China.
ZH Earnings Call
Q1 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
3.38% Insiders
2.96% Mutual Funds
3.72% Other Institutional Investors
89.67% Public Companies and
Individual Investors