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Zhihu(NYSE) ZH

Current Price$3.13
Market Cap$193.40MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (2021)-94%
5 Year-95%
1 Year-34%
1 Month+1%
Zhihu last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 3.142026-07-22
Zhihu stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-4.56%USD 3.292026-07-15
1 month+1.29%USD 3.102026-06-22
3 month-9.25%USD 3.462026-04-23
Year to date-4.27%USD 3.282025-12-31
1 year-34.45%USD 4.792025-07-22
3 year-51.09%USD 6.422023-07-21
5 year-94.9%USD 61.622021-07-23
Since inception-93.84%USD 51.002021-03-26

Zhihu Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$193.40MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

CN¥2.65B

Net Income (TTM)

-CN¥189.07M

EPS (TTM)

-$0.34

P/E Ratio

-9.20

Dividend

$0.00

Beta (Volatility)

1.32 (Average)

Price

$3.13

Volume

115,076.622

Open

$3.16

Previous Close

$3.14

Daily Range

$3.09 - $3.16

52-Week Range

$2.57 - $5.55

Estimated Earnings Date

Sep 2, 2026

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About Zhihu

Zhihu Inc. operates an online content community in the People’s Republic of China, providing a platform for knowledge sharing and user-generated content. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Beijing, the company also offers technology, business support, and consulting services.

Products and Services
  • Online content community for knowledge sharing
  • Technology and business support services
  • Vocational training and internet services
Growth Outlook
  • Revenue increased to CNY 647.6 million in Q1 2026
  • Gross profit margin improved to 59.6% in Q1 2026
  • Strong cash position with CNY 4.3 billion in cash and short-term investments
Financial Highlights
  • Net income of CNY -8.5 million in Q1 2026
  • Current ratio of 3.78 indicates strong liquidity
  • Debt ratio of 0.005 shows minimal leverage
Zhihu Inc. has demonstrated resilience in its financial performance, with a notable increase in revenue and an improved gross profit margin in the most recent quarter. The company's strong liquidity position, reflected in a current ratio of 3.78, suggests it can meet short-term obligations effectively. Additionally, the minimal debt ratio indicates a conservative approach to leverage, which may appeal to risk-averse investors. The growth potential remains significant, driven by the increasing demand for online content and knowledge-sharing platforms in China.
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Industry

Interactive Media and Services

Sector

Communication Services

Employees

1,154

CEO

Yuan Zhou

Website

www.zhihu.com

Headquarters

Beijing, BJ 100083, CN

ZH Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

59.34%

Operating Margin

-19.40%

Net Income Margin

-7.18%

Return on Equity

-4.86%

Return on Capital

-9.55%

Return on Assets

-3.75%

Earnings Yield

-10.87%

Dividend Yield

0.00%

Payout Ratio

0.00%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$193.40MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

61.59M

Volume

115.08K

Avg. Volume

196.09K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

CN¥1.57B

Operating Income

-CN¥388.08M

EBITDA

-CN¥138.37M

Operating Cash Flow

-CN¥415.53M

Capital Expenditure

-CN¥8.88M

Free Cash Flow

-CN¥424.40M

Cash & ST Invst.

CN¥4.28B

Total Debt

CN¥27.46M

Zhihu Performance Analysis

Zhihu annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31CNY 535,353,74816.7%
20232023-12-31CNY 592,642,49110.7%
20242024-12-31CNY 500,068,949-15.6%
20252025-12-31CNY 382,419,679-23.5%
Zhihu sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-30-2.5%
Q32025-09-30-7.2%
Q42025-12-31-3.7%
Q12026-03-312.0%
Zhihu annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31CNY -2.311.1%
20232023-12-31CNY -1.19-48.3%
20242024-12-31CNY -0.26-78.1%
20252025-12-31CNY -0.3428.1%
Zhihu sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-30825.0%
Q32025-09-30-165.5%
Q42025-12-31-352.6%
Q12026-03-3195.8%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

CN¥647.63M

-11.1%

Gross Profit

CN¥385.98M

-14.3%

Gross Margin

59.60%

N/A

Market Cap

$193.40MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$167.59K

N/A

Employees

1,154

N/A

Net Income

-CN¥8.45M

+16.1%

EBITDA

-CN¥6.88M

-23.2%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

CN¥4.28B

-6.0%

Total Debt

CN¥27.46M

-78.6%

Accounts Receivable

CN¥417.16M

-11.6%

Inventory

CN¥0.00

N/A

Long Term Debt

CN¥9.35M

-73.1%

Short Term Debt

CN¥18.12M

-80.6%

Return on Assets

-3.75%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

-13.47%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

CN¥0.00

N/A

Operating Cash Flow

CN¥0.00

N/A

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Questions About ZH

What is the current price of Zhihu?

Zhihu is trading at $3.13 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Zhihu?

Over the past 52 weeks, Zhihu has traded between $2.57 and $5.55.

How much debt does Zhihu have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Zhihu reported total debt of CN¥3.98M.

How much cash does Zhihu have on hand?

Zhihu reported CN¥433.12M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Zhihu’s dividend yield?

Zhihu does not currently have a dividend yield.

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