Sohu.com (NASDAQ:SOHU – Get Free Report) posted its quarterly earnings data on Monday. The information services provider reported ($0.16) earnings per share for the quarter, FiscalAI reports. The company had revenue of $141.28 million during the quarter. Sohu.com had a return on equity of 20.67% and a net margin of 67.44%.
Here are the key takeaways from Sohu.com’s conference call:
- Q1 2026 results beat guidance, with total revenue of $141 million, marketing services revenue and online game revenue both exceeding management’s prior expectations, and the company reporting a modest $4 million GAAP net loss.
- Online games remained the main growth engine, as revenue rose 6% year over year to $125 million and operating profit at Changyou increased to $66 million from $55 million a year ago.
- Marketing services stayed under pressure, with revenue down 8% year over year to $13 million and management citing cautious advertiser spending amid a weak macro backdrop and broad-based budget cuts.
- Q2 guidance points to lower profits and softer game revenue, with online game revenue expected to fall sequentially and consolidated net loss projected at $25 million to $50 million as fewer promotional activities and seasonality weigh on results.
- Management highlighted monetization from differentiated events and IP, including offline/online activations such as the Hong Kong marathon, Physics Class, K-pop, and Hanfu events, which they said are helping drive engagement, traffic, and new advertising opportunities.
Sohu.com Stock Down 10.6%
SOHU stock opened at $13.68 on Tuesday. Sohu.com has a twelve month low of $9.50 and a twelve month high of $17.30. The stock has a market cap of $356.64 million, a P/E ratio of 0.97 and a beta of 0.42. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $15.58 and its 200-day moving average price is $15.72.
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Institutional Trading of Sohu.com
Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in SOHU. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. raised its stake in Sohu.com by 21.8% during the 1st quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 51,197 shares of the information services provider’s stock valued at $674,000 after purchasing an additional 9,168 shares during the period. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased its stake in Sohu.com by 271.5% in the 2nd quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 13,896 shares of the information services provider’s stock worth $185,000 after acquiring an additional 10,155 shares during the last quarter. American Century Companies Inc. increased its stake in Sohu.com by 53.7% in the 2nd quarter. American Century Companies Inc. now owns 100,919 shares of the information services provider’s stock worth $1,343,000 after acquiring an additional 35,256 shares during the last quarter. Russell Investments Group Ltd. increased its stake in Sohu.com by 62.8% in the 2nd quarter. Russell Investments Group Ltd. now owns 61,972 shares of the information services provider’s stock worth $810,000 after acquiring an additional 23,903 shares during the last quarter. Finally, New York State Common Retirement Fund increased its stake in Sohu.com by 180.2% in the 2nd quarter. New York State Common Retirement Fund now owns 4,383 shares of the information services provider’s stock worth $58,000 after acquiring an additional 2,819 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 33.02% of the company’s stock.
About Sohu.com
Sohu.com Inc (NASDAQ: SOHU) is a Beijing-based technology and media company that operates one of China’s earliest and most comprehensive online portals. Established in 1996 by Charles Zhang, the company provides a diverse array of internet services including news, entertainment, video streaming and UGC (user-generated content) platforms. Over the years, Sohu.com has expanded its content offerings to cover topics such as finance, sports, automotive news and lifestyle, catering primarily to users across Mainland China.
In addition to its content portal, Sohu.com is active in the online advertising market, leveraging its high-traffic websites and mobile apps to deliver targeted ads for brand marketers.
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