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ZH Stock Chart & Stats
$3.08
$0.10(3.18%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$3.08
$0.10(3.18%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$2.56 - $5.55
Previous Close$3.24
Volume240.31K
Average Volume (3M)233.20K
Market Cap
$163.53M
Enterprise Value-$366.73
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$4.32B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$127.22M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.22
Next Earnings
Dec 02, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.01Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-3.74
Shares Outstanding81,596,596
10 Day Avg. Volume358,789
30 Day Avg. Volume233,196
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>-0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue>-0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit>-0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$3.80Price Target Upside23.38% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.78
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.64B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Balance Sheet And LiquidityVery low leverage and substantial liquidity give Zhihu flexibility to fund operations, invest selectively in AI and content, and absorb continued losses without near-term balance-sheet strain.
Paid Content And IP ExpansionGrowth in paid content, a large subscriber base and accelerating IP licensing diversify monetization beyond advertising, strengthening the platform’s ability to capture value from its knowledge ecosystem.
Improving Operating EfficiencyBroad-based expense reductions and a narrower adjusted operating loss indicate better cost discipline. Sustained efficiency gains could improve the path toward profitability if revenue stabilizes.
Bears Say
Persistent Revenue ContractionOngoing revenue declines, particularly in marketing services, weaken operating leverage and signal that Zhihu has not yet restored durable top-line growth across its core monetization channels.
Negative Operating And Free Cash FlowNegative operating and free cash flow means reported loss improvements have not translated into self-funded operations. Continued cash burn could gradually reduce liquidity and constrain investment flexibility.
Margin Compression And Profitability PressureLower gross margins and a reversal to adjusted net losses show that content expansion is currently pressuring economics. Without improved monetization or mix, profitability recovery may remain difficult.
Zhihu News
ZH FAQ
What was Zhihu’s price range in the past 12 months?
Zhihu lowest stock price was $2.56 and its highest was $5.55 in the past 12 months.
What is Zhihu’s market cap?
Zhihu’s market cap is $163.53M.
When is Zhihu’s upcoming earnings report date?
Zhihu’s upcoming earnings report date is Dec 02, 2026 which is in 88 days.
How were Zhihu’s earnings last quarter?
Zhihu released its earnings results on Aug 26, 2026. The company reported -$0.073 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of -$0.012 by -$0.061.
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 81,596,596 shares outstanding.
What happened to Zhihu’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Zhihu reported an EPS of -$0.073 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of -$0.012. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.532%.
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
Average Price Target:
$3.80 (23.38% Upside)
$3.80 (23.38% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
ZH Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 20.0K 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
-45.33%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
―
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-7.13%
Trailing 12-Months
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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
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call presented a mixed picture: sequential revenue growth, stable paid membership metrics, narrowed operating losses and strong liquidity are positive signs. However, year-over-year revenue decline, gross margin compression, a swing to non-GAAP adjusted net loss, a drop in investment income, and the fact that AI/IP initiatives are still early-stage and not yet scalable temper the optimism. Management emphasized disciplined cost control, prudent investment in AI/IP, and a focus on returning to sustainable profitability.View all ZH earnings summariesZH Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$3.80
▲(23.38% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
21.78% Insiders
1.33% Mutual Funds
3.68% Other Institutional Investors
72.95% Public Companies and
Individual Investors