Sohu.com (SOHU) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Sohu.com Inc. (NASDAQ: SOHU) is a pioneering Chinese online media, search and gaming company. Founded in 1996 by Charles Zhang, Sohu established one of the earliest Internet portals in China, offering a comprehensive suite of services including news, community forums, classifieds and search. Over the years, the company has built a reputation for pioneering web-based content delivery, leveraging its platform to serve millions of users across mainland China and among overseas Chinese communities.

In the digital video space, Sohu operates one of China’s leading video streaming services, Sohu TV, which provides on-demand access to television series, films, variety shows and live sporting events. The company has invested in original video production and holds licensing agreements with major content providers, positioning its platform as a competitive alternative in China’s rapidly expanding online entertainment market.

Beyond media and entertainment, Sohu.com maintains a strong foothold in the online gaming sector through Changyou.com, its interactive gaming subsidiary. Changyou develops and publishes massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs) and mobile titles, targeting both domestic and international markets. This division has contributed to Sohu’s diversified revenue base by combining subscription models, in-game purchases and advertising.

Under the leadership of founder and CEO Charles Zhang, Sohu.com continues to evolve by integrating AI-driven search technologies and mobile innovations. While its core operations remain focused on China, the company’s strategic partnerships and multilingual content offerings demonstrate an ambition to engage a broader global audience. Sohu’s enduring presence in the Internet industry reflects its adaptability to changing technology trends and consumer preferences.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $13.36 to $13.95
• 50-Day Range: $9.86 to $13.80
• 52-Week Range: $7.79 to $17.24
• Volume: 122,200 shs
• Average Volume: 95,521 shs
• Market Capitalization: $402.34 million
• P/E Ratio: 3.62
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Sohu.com Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Sohu.com scored higher than 30% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 505th out of 653 stocks in the computer and technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Sohu.com.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Sohu.com is 3.62, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.67.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Sohu.com is 3.62, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 36.89.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Sohu.com has a P/B Ratio of 0.47. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.32% of the float of Sohu.com has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Sohu.com has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Sohu.com has recently increased by 35.93%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Sohu.com does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Sohu.com does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.32% of the float of Sohu.com has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Sohu.com has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Sohu.com has recently increased by 35.93%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Sentiment

Sohu.com has a news sentiment score of 0.05. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.66 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Sohu.com this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.

MarketBeat Follows

1 people have added Sohu.com to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Sohu.com insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

21.07% of the stock of Sohu.com is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 33.02% of the stock of Sohu.com is held by institutions.

SOHU Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have SOHU shares performed this year?

Sohu.com's stock was trading at $13.18 at the start of the year. Since then, SOHU stock has increased by 1.5% and is now trading at $13.38.

How were Sohu.com's earnings last quarter?

Sohu.com Inc. (NASDAQ:SOHU) released its quarterly earnings results on Monday, May, 19th. The information services provider reported ($0.55) EPS for the quarter. The information services provider had revenue of $135.65 million for the quarter. Sohu.com had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 7.86% and a net margin of 17.97%.
Read the conference call transcript.

Does Sohu.com have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiaries of Sohu.com: Guangzhou Qianjun, Beijing AmazGame Age Internet Technology Co Ltd, Beijing Century High-Tech Investment Co Ltd, Beijing Changyou Chuangxiang Software Technology Co Ltd, Beijing Changyou Gamespace Software Technology Co Ltd, Beijing Focus Interactive Information Service Co Ltd, Beijing Gamease Age Digital Technology Co Ltd, and others.

How do I buy shares of Sohu.com?

Shares of SOHU stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Sohu.com own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Sohu.com investors own include Meta Platforms (META), NVIDIA (NVDA), Tesla (TSLA), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Netflix (NFLX), Baidu (BIDU) and Alphabet (GOOG).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/19/2025
• Today: 7/07/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/04/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: INTERNET SERVICES
• Sub-Industry: Business Services
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:SOHU
• CIK: 1104188
• Web: www.sohu.com
• Phone: 861062726666
• Fax: 86-10-6272-6588
• Employees: 4,300
• Year Founded: 1999

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $3.70
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 3.62
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$100.27 million
• Net Margins: 17.97%
• Pretax Margin: -7.46%
• Return on Equity: -7.86%
• Return on Assets: -4.44%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 3.22
• Quick Ratio: 3.22

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $598.40 million
• Price / Sales: 0.67
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: $28.52 per share
• Price / Book: 0.47

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 30,070,000
• Free Float: 23,730,000
• Market Cap: $402.34 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.77