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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
$203.25M
Enterprise Value-$1.24B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$4.24B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$72.02M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.19
Next Earnings
Sep 02, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.01Next 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-0.38
Price to Book (P/B)0.48
Price to Sales (P/S)0.69
P/FCF Ratio-4.32
Enterprise Value/Market Cap-6.08
Enterprise Value/Revenue-0.45
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit-0.75
Enterprise Value/Ebitda9.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$3.80Price Target Upside22.58% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.53
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.60B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Low Leverage Balance SheetVery low leverage and a sizable equity base give Zhihu durable financial flexibility to fund AI and IP investments, sustain buybacks, and absorb ongoing losses. Over the next several months this reduces refinancing risk and preserves optionality for strategic investments and operating support.
Rapid AI Product AdoptionSurging AI usage and strong retention demonstrate product-led engagement that can be monetized sustainably. High retention and rising AI queries expand monetizable inventory, improve user stickiness, and create a platform advantage for higher-margin AI services and data products over the medium term.
Accelerating IP MonetizationRapid IP revenue growth diversifies Zhihu beyond advertising and subscriptions into higher‑margin licensing and adaptations. Successful content-to-IP conversions create recurring, capital-efficient revenue streams that can scale with content investment and underpin margin improvement over the next several quarters.
Bears Say
Multi-year Revenue DeclineTwo consecutive years of revenue contraction weaken operating leverage and constrain the company’s ability to fund growth initiatives organically. Without a durable top-line recovery, margin gains and non-GAAP profits remain vulnerable and management may need to prioritize cost controls over long-term investments.
Persistent Negative Cash GenerationSustained negative operating and free cash flow means the business has not converted improved non‑GAAP results into cash. This increases reliance on existing liquidity and limits the firm's ability to self‑fund expansion, leaving less buffer for marketing or product investment without tapping reserves.
Margin Pressure And Goodwill Write-downSignificant gross‑margin erosion alongside a large goodwill impairment signals both operating pressure and previous over-optimistic asset valuations. These factors widen GAAP losses, impair reported returns on invested capital, and complicate the narrative that profitability gains are structural.
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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 $203.25M.
When is Zhihu’s upcoming earnings report date?
Zhihu’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 02, 2026 which is in 63 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 Undervalued.
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 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
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$3.80 (22.58% Upside)
$3.80 (22.58% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
ZH Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 161.9K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $1.0K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-3.61%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-4.79%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-5.44%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Zhihu
Zhihu Inc. operates an online content community in the People’s Republic of China. The company also offers technology, business support, and consulting services; information transmission, software, and information technology services; and information and marketing services. It also offers vocational training; and internet services, as well as holds audio-visual permit. Zhihu Inc. was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Beijing, the People's Republic of China.
ZH Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
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 summariesZH Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$3.80
▲(22.58% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
3.48% Insiders
1.30% Mutual Funds
3.72% Other Institutional Investors
91.25% Public Companies and
Individual Investors