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Zhihu (ZH)
NYSE:ZH
Earnings Data
Report Date
May 21, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
―Last Year’s EPS
-0.08Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 0 Analysts Ratings
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Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Mar 26, 2025
|% Change Since: -10.20%
|Next Earnings Date:May 21, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
Despite a decline in total revenue and challenges in marketing services and vocational training, Zhihu marked a significant turnaround in profitability, reduced user acquisition costs, and achieved growth in engagement metrics. The company's strategic focus on AI integration and enhancing its community of experts contributed to a positive outlook.Company Guidance
During the fourth quarter of 2024, Zhihu Inc. reported a significant financial turnaround, achieving an adjusted net income of RMB97.1 million, compared to an adjusted net loss of RMB91.3 million in the same period the previous year. The company also transitioned from an adjusted net operating loss of RMB165.3 million to an adjusted operating profit of RMB23.1 million. This improvement was driven by strategic decisions made at the start of 2024, which included a focus on enhancing user engagement and optimizing the community ecosystem. Key user engagement metrics showed growth, with time spent per daily active user increasing by 23% year-over-year, and average monthly active users reaching 81.4 million. Zhihu's revenue for the fourth quarter was RMB859.2 million, with paid membership and vocational training contributing over 62% of total revenues. The company also reported a 78.3% year-over-year increase in income-generating creators for paid members. Additionally, Zhihu's marketing services revenue was RMB315.9 million, and the company ended the year with cash and equivalents totaling RMB4.9 billion.Turnaround in Profitability
Zhihu reported its first-ever adjusted net income of RMB97.1 million, compared to an adjusted net loss of RMB91.3 million in the same period last year. Additionally, the company swung from an adjusted net operating loss of RMB165.3 million to an adjusted operating profit of RMB23.1 million.
Significant Reduction in User Acquisition Costs
Zhihu achieved an 88% year-over-year reduction in community user acquisition related expenses, contributing to its profitability.
Growth in Key Engagement Metrics
Time spent per DAU grew 23% year-over-year, and core user retention rates improved both sequentially and year-over-year. Average MAUs were 81.4 million, up 0.3% sequentially.
AI Integration and Community Enhancement
Zhihu's AI platform, Zhida, achieved over 10 million MAU and received positive feedback for response completeness and accuracy, highlighting its integration with the community of experts.
Expansion of Content and Creator Base
The cumulative content volume reached 874.6 million, an increase of 12.9% year-over-year, and the community of content creators grew to 77.7 million, up 8.9% year-over-year.
Strong Performance in Self-Operated Vocational Training
The self-operated vocational training business achieved a turnaround in operating profitability and double-digit growth year-over-year.
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ZH Earnings History
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ZH Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
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| Mar 26, 2025 | $4.61 | $4.65 | +0.87% |
| Nov 26, 2024 | $3.68 | $3.60 | -2.17% |
| Aug 22, 2024 | $3.08 | $3.12 | +1.30% |
| Jun 12, 2024 | $3.18 | $3.10 | -2.52% |
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FAQ
When does Zhihu (ZH) report earnings?
Zhihu (ZH) is schdueled to report earning on May 21, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is Zhihu (ZH) earnings time?
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