Zhihu Inc. (ZH) Stock Price & Analysis
Zhihu Inc. (ZH) closed at USD 3.39 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, down 2.02% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 3.46; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 3.37–3.51 on volume of 473,573 shares. Market capitalization is $284.19M, with a 52-week range of USD 2.56–4.52 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 09:48 UTC.
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Key facts (ZH)
- 1 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold ZH (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 1 added, 0 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.00 on a 1–5 scale) (6 analysts), mean target USD 4.09 (range 3.62–5.73).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -21.2% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y -94.2% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-24, EPS estimate USD —, revenue estimate $636M.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (ZH)
1 of 80 tracked investors hold ZH. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge & Cox Funds | Dodge & Cox | <0.01% | $1.6M | Added +4.2% |
Analysts (ZH)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.00 on a 1–5 scale), 6 analysts; mean target USD 4.09 (low 3.62, high 5.73).
Total return (dividends reinvested) (ZH)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -21.2% | -94.2% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | -21.2% | -43.3% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 44.9% | 68.8% |
| Max drawdown | -42.3% (Nov 2025→Sep 2026) | -95.6% (Oct 2021→Aug 2026) |
ZH suppliers, customers and competitors (named in its 20-F)
| Relationship | Company | Sentence in the filing |
|---|---|---|
| Partner | Tencent | “Mr. Li joined Tencent in 2011 and has worked there as the vice president and head of mergers and acquisitions department, and as the managing partner of Tencent Investment.” |
Quoted from the company's 20-F filed Apr 17, 2026.
ZH analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | — | — | — | $635.8M | — |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | — | — | — | $552.4M | — |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $-0.57 | $0.35 | -263.8% | $2.65B | 2 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $0.37 | $0.84 | -56.0% | $2.76B | 2 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 09:48 UTC)
| Price | USD 3.39 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 2.02% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 3.46 |
| Open | USD 3.4 |
| Day Range | USD 3.37 – 3.51 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 2.56 – 4.52 |
| Volume | 473,573 shares |
| Market Cap | $284.19M |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (ZH)
Nexqual's technical model rates ZH "NEUTRAL" based on 3 bullish and 2 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:48 UTC.
| Overall Signal | NEUTRAL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 56.51 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 3.22) |
| MACD | 0.05 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (ZH)
Wall Street analysts rate ZH "Buy" based on 6 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 4.09 (range USD 3.62–5.73), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:48 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 6 |
| Mean Target | USD 4.09 |
| High Target | USD 5.73 |
| Low Target | USD 3.62 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 5 / 1 / 0 |
Earnings (ZH)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-24 |
|---|---|
| Revenue Estimate | $635.77M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | USD -0.47 vs est -0.08 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD -0.26 vs est -0.12 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:48 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (ZH)
| Total Revenue | $2.64B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | -3.70% |
| Gross Margin | +57.87% |
| Operating Margin | -11.00% |
| Profit Margin | -11.39% |
| ROE | -7.64% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.03 |
| Current Ratio | 3.73 |
| Total Cash | $4.30B |
| Total Debt | $127.17M |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:48 UTC.
Financial Health Score (ZH)
Nexqual rates Zhihu Inc.'s overall financial health "Weak" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:48 UTC.
| Growth | Critical — Revenue -24% YoY (annual), sharp decline |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Mixed — Gross margin 58%, operating -11% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — CNY 4.30B cash vs CNY 127M debt, net cash position |
| Cash Flow | Weak — Operating cash flow -CNY 318M (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Critical — ROE -8%, ROA -4.4% |
Ownership (ZH)
| Insider Ownership | +10.09% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +16.43% |
| Shares Outstanding | 78.88M |
| Float | 30.24M |
| Short % of Float | +1.38% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:48 UTC.
Leadership (ZH)
Zhihu Inc. is led by Yuan Zhou, Founder, Chairman & CEO, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:48 UTC.
| Founder, Chairman & CEO | Yuan Zhou |
|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer | Han Wang |
Major Backers & Investors (ZH)
Notable institutional backers of Zhihu Inc. include FIL LTD, Acadian Asset Management. LLC, E Fund Management (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd., according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:48 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| FIL LTD | 4.46% |
| Acadian Asset Management. LLC | 3.61% |
| E Fund Management (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. | 1.24% |
| Goldman Sachs | 0.71% |
| First Beijing Investment Ltd | 0.68% |
| Dodge & Cox Inc. | 0.61% |
| UBS Group AG | 0.56% |
| Jacob Funds Inc.-Jacob Internet Fund | 0.53% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| State Street | 0.57% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:48 UTC.
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