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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 - $4.52
Previous Close$3.24
Volume240.31K
Average Volume (3M)521.95K
Market Cap
$285.80M
Enterprise Value-$365.82M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$4.32B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$127.22M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.30
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. Volume263,921
30 Day Avg. Volume521,954
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-1.28
Enterprise Value/Revenue-0.14
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit-0.24
Enterprise Value/Ebitda1.15
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)-1.22
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.66B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Very Low LeverageVery low leverage limits debt-related financial strain and preserves flexibility to fund operations, invest selectively, or absorb continued volatility. Although equity has declined with losses, the balance sheet still provides resilience while management works toward sustainable profitability.
Content And IP GrowthGrowth in content and IP revenue, alongside a large subscribing-member base and stable member ARPU, supports the durability of Zhihu’s paid-content model. This diversification can reduce reliance on advertising and deepen monetization of its knowledge ecosystem over coming quarters.
Cost DisciplineBroad reductions in selling, research, and administrative costs indicate meaningful operating discipline rather than reliance on a single expense line. A lower cost base and narrower adjusted operating loss improve the company’s path toward breakeven if revenue stabilizes.
Bears Say
Persistent Revenue ContractionRevenue contraction across multiple periods indicates that Zhihu has not yet re-established durable top-line growth. Continued declines can weaken operating leverage, limit reinvestment capacity, and make margin recovery harder even with sequential improvement.
Negative Cash GenerationPersistent negative operating and free cash flow means reported loss improvement has not yet translated into self-funded operations. Continued cash burn can gradually reduce liquidity available for product investment, AI initiatives, and other strategic opportunities.
Margin And Profitability PressureGross-margin compression combined with a reversal to adjusted net losses shows that broader content investment is currently weighing on earnings quality. Without improved monetization or productivity, this pressure could delay sustainable profitability despite cost reductions.
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ZH FAQ
What was Zhihu’s price range in the past 12 months?
Zhihu lowest stock price was $2.56 and its highest was $4.52 in the past 12 months.
What is Zhihu’s market cap?
Zhihu’s market cap is $285.80M.
When is Zhihu’s upcoming earnings report date?
Zhihu’s upcoming earnings report date is Dec 02, 2026 which is in 41 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 Overvalued.
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?
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Zhihu Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
ZH Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 60%
Sector Average 60%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 20.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-20.09%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-7.89%
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 summariesTechnical Analysis
Ownership Overview
21.78% Insiders
1.33% Mutual Funds
3.68% Other Institutional Investors
73.00% Public Companies and
Individual Investors