Zhihu (ZH) Stock Overview
Operates an online content community in the People’s Republic of China. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 2/6 |
| Future Growth | 0/6 |
| Past Performance | 0/6 |
| Financial Health | 5/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Analyst Price Targets
Zhihu Inc. Competitors
Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$3.04 |
| 52 Week High | US$5.55 |
| 52 Week Low | US$2.57 |
| Beta | 0.28 |
| 1 Month Change | 3.05% |
| 3 Month Change | 7.04% |
| 1 Year Change | -23.62% |
| 3 Year Change | -57.42% |
| 5 Year Change | -95.95% |
| Change since IPO | -94.04% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • Jun 23
ZH: Share Repurchases And Goodwill Reset Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have slightly reduced their Zhihu price target by about $0.00, reflecting somewhat lower revenue growth expectations, a modestly higher discount rate, and a small adjustment to the assumed future P/E and profit margin profile. What's in the News Zhihu completed a share repurchase of 3,700,000 shares, representing 4.56% of its share capital, for HK$4.2 million under the buyback announced on January 5, 2026.Seeking Alpha • Jun 12
Zhihu: Trapped Between Structural Erosion And Fundamental Pivots
Summary Zhihu delivered a revenue and earnings beat in Q1 26, driven by cost control but faces ongoing fundamental decline. We maintain a Hold rating, citing competitive threats from AI apps and an identity crisis as ZH pivots from knowledge-sharing to IP monetization. ZH trades at a 60% discount to net cash, limiting downside, but weak user growth and unproven IP monetization cap upside. Valuation implies asymmetric opportunity, but we remain neutral until paid user growth or IP monetization meaningfully improves. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Jun 05
ZH: Buybacks And Goodwill Reset Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have nudged their Zhihu price target higher to about $4.55 from roughly $4.43, reflecting updated views on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News Zhihu completed a share repurchase of 3,700,000 shares, representing 4.56% of the company, for HK$4.2 million under the buyback announced on January 5, 2026.Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 23
ZH: Share Repurchases And Goodwill Reset Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have slightly reduced their Zhihu price target by about $0.00, reflecting somewhat lower revenue growth expectations, a modestly higher discount rate, and a small adjustment to the assumed future P/E and profit margin profile. What's in the News Zhihu completed a share repurchase of 3,700,000 shares, representing 4.56% of its share capital, for HK$4.2 million under the buyback announced on January 5, 2026.Seeking Alpha • Jun 12
Zhihu: Trapped Between Structural Erosion And Fundamental Pivots
Summary Zhihu delivered a revenue and earnings beat in Q1 26, driven by cost control but faces ongoing fundamental decline. We maintain a Hold rating, citing competitive threats from AI apps and an identity crisis as ZH pivots from knowledge-sharing to IP monetization. ZH trades at a 60% discount to net cash, limiting downside, but weak user growth and unproven IP monetization cap upside. Valuation implies asymmetric opportunity, but we remain neutral until paid user growth or IP monetization meaningfully improves. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Jun 05
ZH: Buybacks And Goodwill Reset Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have nudged their Zhihu price target higher to about $4.55 from roughly $4.43, reflecting updated views on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News Zhihu completed a share repurchase of 3,700,000 shares, representing 4.56% of the company, for HK$4.2 million under the buyback announced on January 5, 2026.Narrative Update • Apr 24
ZH: Goodwill Impairment And Reset Are Expected To Unlock Future Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Zhihu to about $4.43 from roughly $4.52. They cited a slightly higher discount rate and a modestly richer assumed future P/E multiple in their updated models.Narrative Update • Apr 10
ZH: Goodwill Reset And Impairment Charge Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have revised their Zhihu price target from $4.91 to $4.52, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate, and a lower expected future P/E multiple. What's in the News Zhihu reported an impairment loss on goodwill of RMB 126,344,000 for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025, which directly affects reported earnings for that period (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Mar 27
ZH: Share Repurchases And Goodwill Reset Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have reduced their Zhihu price target by about $0.93. This reflects updated views on fair value, a slightly higher discount rate, softer revenue growth assumptions, somewhat lower profit margin expectations, and a higher future P/E multiple.Analysis Article • Jul 18
Optimistic Investors Push Zhihu Inc. (NYSE:ZH) Shares Up 29% But Growth Is Lacking
Zhihu Inc. ( NYSE:ZH ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 29% gain in the last month alone. The last 30...New Narrative • May 31
AI Integration And Premium Content Will Expand Engagement In China
AI-driven engagement and premium content expansion are expected to boost user retention, advertiser appeal, and shift revenue mix toward higher-margin streams.Analysis Article • May 31
Zhihu Inc. (NYSE:ZH) Just Released Its First-Quarter Results And Analysts Are Updating Their Estimates
Shareholders might have noticed that Zhihu Inc. ( NYSE:ZH ) filed its quarterly result this time last week. The early...Analysis Article • Apr 20
Zhihu Inc.'s (NYSE:ZH) 27% Dip Still Leaving Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over Its P/SRatio
The Zhihu Inc. ( NYSE:ZH ) share price has softened a substantial 27% over the previous 30 days, handing back much of...Seeking Alpha • Mar 28
Zhihu: Turning Bullish On Bottom-Line Beat And New AI Tool (Rating Upgrade)
Summary I have a Buy rating awarded to Zhihu, as the stock is inexpensive with potential catalysts. The continued narrowing of losses and the growing popularity of the new AI search add-on Zhida can act as valuation re-rating drivers. ZH is currently trading at less than 1 times forward revenue, which is way below its all-time historical P/S average of 2.6x. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Feb 11
Zhihu Inc. (NYSE:ZH) Surges 27% Yet Its Low P/S Is No Reason For Excitement
The Zhihu Inc. ( NYSE:ZH ) share price has done very well over the last month, posting an excellent gain of 27%. The...Seeking Alpha • Dec 18
Zhihu: Heading In The Right Direction
Summary FY2024 is likely to end with the fourth consecutive annual loss, but the trend is favorable with smaller and smaller losses. ZH is close to breaking even, and profits do not look to be far away as a result of various measures taken by ZH. There are risks hanging over ZH, but its market cap may still be too low, especially if ZH becomes profitable. There is an argument to be made in favor of long ZH after taking into account all the recent progress made. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Sep 29
Little Excitement Around Zhihu Inc.'s (NYSE:ZH) Revenues
You may think that with a price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.7x Zhihu Inc. ( NYSE:ZH ) is a stock worth checking out...Analysis Article • Aug 25
Zhihu Inc. (NYSE:ZH) Second-Quarter Results Just Came Out: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For This Year
Zhihu Inc. ( NYSE:ZH ) came out with its quarterly results last week, and we wanted to see how the business is...Seeking Alpha • Aug 25
Zhihu: Bottom Line Improvement Came At The Expense Of Larger Revenue Drop
Summary ZH's Q2 2024 bottom line performance improved significantly with operating and net losses narrowing. Zhihu plans to focus on cost optimization to target the achievement of positive earnings for Q4 2024. Revenue for ZH contracted by -11% YoY in the second quarter despite a bottom line beat, and an unfavorable top line outlook has limited the stock's valuation re-rating potential. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jun 13
Zhihu Sees Wider Losses Despite Revenue Beat
Summary ZH's Q1 sales accounted for over a quarter of the full-year consensus revenue estimate, and its first quarter top-line beat is attributable to the vocational training business' good performance. But Zhihu's normalized net loss widened on both QoQ and YoY terms in Q1 2024, and a negative revenue mix might continue to weigh on its future bottom-line performance. The company's latest first quarter results have mixed read-throughs, so I have decided to maintain my Hold rating for ZH. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • May 21
Is Zhihu Inc. (NYSE:ZH) Trading At A 23% Discount?
Key Insights The projected fair value for Zhihu is US$5.25 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share...Analysis Article • Apr 01
News Flash: 8 Analysts Think Zhihu Inc. (NYSE:ZH) Earnings Are Under Threat
Today is shaping up negative for Zhihu Inc. ( NYSE:ZH ) shareholders, with the analysts delivering a substantial...Analysis Article • Mar 30
Zhihu Inc. (NYSE:ZH) Just Reported And Analysts Have Been Cutting Their Estimates
Shareholders might have noticed that Zhihu Inc. ( NYSE:ZH ) filed its full-year result this time last week. The early...Analysis Article • Feb 03
An Intrinsic Calculation For Zhihu Inc. (NYSE:ZH) Suggests It's 46% Undervalued
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Zhihu fair value estimate is US$1.42 Zhihu's US$0.77 share...Analysis Article • Jan 06
Zhihu Inc. (NYSE:ZH) Might Not Be As Mispriced As It Looks
Zhihu Inc.'s ( NYSE:ZH ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.9x might make it look like a buy right now compared to...Seeking Alpha • Dec 11
Zhihu Q3 Earnings: Still A Hold Considering Both Revenue And Profitability Expectations
Summary Zhihu's revenue growth prospects for 2023 are unfavorable, with analysts projecting a slowdown in expansion. The company's marketing services segment performed poorly in Q3 2023 and is expected to remain under pressure. ZH aims to achieve breakeven in one quarter of FY 2024 but does not expect to generate positive earnings for the full year. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Aug 26
Zhihu Inc. (NYSE:ZH) Second-Quarter Results: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For This Year
It's been a sad week for Zhihu Inc. ( NYSE:ZH ), who've watched their investment drop 14% to US$0.95 in the week since...Seeking Alpha • Aug 24
Zhihu: A Tricky Balancing Act
Summary ZH's Q2 2023 revenue and reported operating loss fell short of analysts' expectations, and the company's share price dropped by -9.4% on the day of the results announcement. It is tough for Zhihu to strike a delicate balance between growing the company's top line and improving its profitability. I deem ZH's shares to be deserving of a Hold rating, considering both its tricky balancing act and its undemanding valuations. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Jul 21
Is Zhihu Inc. (NYSE:ZH) Trading At A 43% Discount?
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Zhihu fair value estimate is US$1.93 Zhihu's US$1.10 share...Seeking Alpha • Jun 09
Zhihu Could Stay Cheap Without Catalysts
Summary I think that Zhihu's Q2 2023 results will be inferior to that of its performance for Q1 2023, as per what the analysts are currently forecasting. But ZH's attractive P/S and EV/EBITDA valuations have already largely factored in negatives associated with its lackluster short-term outlook. I keep my Hold rating for Zhihu, as there aren't any catalysts in the near term to drive a positive re-rating of its valuations. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Apr 17
Take Care Before Diving Into The Deep End On Zhihu Inc. (NYSE:ZH)
There wouldn't be many who think Zhihu Inc.'s ( NYSE:ZH ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 1.4x is worth a mention...Shareholder Returns
| ZH | US Interactive Media and Services | US Market | |
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| 7D | -1.9% | -7.3% | -2.5% |
| 1Y | -23.6% | 34.5% | 19.0% |
Return vs Industry: ZH underperformed the US Interactive Media and Services industry which returned 34.5% over the past year.
Return vs Market: ZH underperformed the US Market which returned 19% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| ZH volatility | |
|---|---|
| ZH Average Weekly Movement | 6.3% |
| Interactive Media and Services Industry Average Movement | 8.7% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.3% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.8% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.1% |
Stable Share Price: ZH has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: ZH's weekly volatility (6%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,154 | Yuan Zhou | www.zhihu.com |
Zhihu Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates an online content community in the People’s Republic of China. The company offers contents in various categories, including career development, science and technology, business and finance, consumer decision-making, lifestyle, entertainment, and others. It also provides Yan Selection membership program which provides premium content items, such as fictional stories and novels, other books and magazines, live and recorded lectures, and audio books.
Zhihu Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| ZH fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$237.97m |
| Earnings (TTM) | -US$28.14m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$392.83m |
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P/S Ratio-8.5x
P/E RatioIs ZH overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| ZH income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | CN¥2.67b |
| Cost of Revenue | CN¥1.09b |
| Gross Profit | CN¥1.58b |
| Other Expenses | CN¥1.78b |
| Earnings | -CN¥191.31m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | -2.44 |
| Gross Margin | 59.34% |
| Net Profit Margin | -7.16% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 0% |
How did ZH perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/29 15:31 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/26 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
Zhihu Inc. is covered by 11 analysts. 7 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Xueqing Zhang | China International Capital Corporation Limited |
| Yi Jing Wei | Citigroup Inc |
| Yang You | CLSA |