Sohu.com (NASDAQ:SOHU) Releases Earnings Results

Sohu.com (NASDAQ:SOHU) posted its quarterly earnings results on Monday. The information services provider reported ($0.16) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, FiscalAI reports. Sohu.com had a return on equity of 21.60% and a net margin of 35.19%.The business had revenue of $141.28 million during the quarter.

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 Performance

Shares of SOHU opened at $14.11 on Wednesday. Sohu.com has a one year low of $9.62 and a one year high of $17.30. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $15.54 and its 200-day moving average is $15.72. The firm has a market capitalization of $367.85 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 1.80 and a beta of 0.42.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Sohu.com

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. UBS Group AG increased its stake in Sohu.com by 502.9% during the 3rd quarter. UBS Group AG now owns 162,315 shares of the information services provider’s stock valued at $2,537,000 after buying an additional 135,394 shares during the period. American Century Companies Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Sohu.com by 53.7% in the second quarter. American Century Companies Inc. now owns 100,919 shares of the information services provider’s stock valued at $1,343,000 after acquiring an additional 35,256 shares in the last quarter. Russell Investments Group Ltd. boosted its holdings in shares of Sohu.com by 62.8% in the second quarter. Russell Investments Group Ltd. now owns 61,972 shares of the information services provider’s stock valued at $810,000 after acquiring an additional 23,903 shares in the last quarter. BNP Paribas Financial Markets increased its stake in shares of Sohu.com by 64.0% during the second quarter. BNP Paribas Financial Markets now owns 33,351 shares of the information services provider’s stock valued at $444,000 after acquiring an additional 13,020 shares during the period. Finally, Trexquant Investment LP acquired a new position in shares of Sohu.com during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $195,000. Institutional investors own 33.02% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities research analysts recently weighed in on the stock. Jefferies Financial Group set a $18.00 price objective on shares of Sohu.com in a research note on Monday. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Sohu.com in a report on Tuesday, April 21st. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $19.00.

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.