Zhihu reports Q4 EPS (3c), consensus (4c)

Reports Q4 revenue $160.33M, consensus $148.11M. Average monthly active users reached 99M in Q4. Average monthly subscribing members reached 14.2M in Q4. “In the fourth quarter of 2023, we successfully navigated a challenging macroeconomic and competitive environment and achieved meaningful revenue growth and efficiency improvement through our multi-engine monetization approach, bolstered by our valuable community ecosystem,” said Mr. Yuan Zhou, chairman and chief executive officer of Zhihu. “We also honed our content strategy to fortify our position as a trustworthy online content community. By prioritizing user experience and improving our strategic execution, cost control and overall efficiency, we have set the stage for sustainable growth and continued value creation for our users and stakeholders.”