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Zhihu Q2 2026 revenue slips to RMB690m, posts loss

Zhihu Inc. (ZH) reported second quarter 2026 revenues of RMB690.1 million, down from RMB716.9 million a year earlier, though management highlighted a 5.9% quarter-over-quarter increase and a narrowing year-over-year decline.

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Zhihu Inc. (ZH) reported second quarter 2026 revenues of RMB690.1 million, down from RMB716.9 million a year earlier, though management highlighted a 5.9% quarter-over-quarter increase and a narrowing year-over-year decline. Paid content and IP operations grew to RMB425.9 million, while marketing services and other revenues decreased.

Gross profit was RMB393.4 million with gross margin falling to 57.0% from 62.5% as content-related costs increased. Total operating expenses fell 13.0% to RMB469.4 million, narrowing loss from operations to RMB75.9 million and adjusted loss from operations to RMB48.7 million. Net loss was RMB37.4 million versus net income of RMB72.5 million a year earlier, mainly because last year included large unrealized investment gains. Cash, term deposits, restricted cash and short-term investments totaled RMB4,423.8 million. Zhihu has repurchased 41.3 million Class A shares for US$77.9 million to date, including 6.5 million shares in the quarter.

Positive

  • Total operating expenses decreased by 13.0% year-over-year to RMB469.4 million, easing operating pressure.
  • Adjusted loss from operations narrowed by 32.0% to RMB48.7 million, showing improved underlying efficiency.
  • Paid content and IP operations revenue increased to RMB425.9 million from RMB408.2 million, supporting the strategic focus on content and IP.
  • Share repurchases reached 41.3 million Class A shares for US$77.9 million, including 6.5 million shares in the quarter, signaling continued capital return.
  • Cash, term deposits, restricted cash and short-term investments remained large at RMB4,423.8 million, providing financial flexibility.

Negative

  • Total revenues declined year-over-year to RMB690.1 million from RMB716.9 million, reflecting weakness in marketing and other revenues.
  • Gross margin fell to 57.0% from 62.5%, driven by higher content-related costs.
  • Net result swung from a RMB72.5 million net income to a RMB37.4 million net loss, with adjusted net result also moving from a profit to a loss.
  • Marketing services revenue decreased to RMB199.0 million from RMB222.8 million, showing softer demand or tighter service focus.
  • Other revenues fell to RMB65.2 million from RMB86.0 million, affected by strategic refinement of vocational training.

Filing Explained

Retrospective revenue reclassification and non-GAAP exclusions change how results are compared, while leaving the reported GAAP quarter unchanged.

The company’s revenue presentation now groups paid membership and IP operations together, with applicable comparison-period revenues retrospectively reclassified; vocational training was moved into “others” from the third quarter of 2025.

These changes affect where revenue appears across categories and improve like-for-like comparisons without changing the reported total revenue for those periods. The filing defines adjusted operating and net results as non-GAAP measures that exclude share-based compensation, acquisition-related intangible amortization or impairment, and related tax effects where applicable. The adjusted figures therefore provide a separate presentation of performance rather than replacing the GAAP results.

Total revenues RMB690.1 million For the quarter ended June 30, 2026; compared with RMB716.9 million in Q2 2025
Paid content and IP operations revenue RMB425.9 million For the quarter ended June 30, 2026; up from RMB408.2 million in Q2 2025
Gross margin 57.0% For the quarter ended June 30, 2026; down from 62.5% a year earlier
Total operating expenses RMB469.4 million For the quarter ended June 30, 2026; decreased 13.0% from RMB539.2 million in Q2 2025
Net income/(loss) RMB(37.4) million Net loss for the quarter ended June 30, 2026; versus net income of RMB72.5 million in Q2 2025
Adjusted net income/(loss) (non-GAAP) RMB(10.3) million Adjusted net loss for the quarter ended June 30, 2026; versus adjusted net income of RMB91.3 million in Q2 2025
Cash, term deposits, restricted cash and short-term investments RMB4,423.8 million Balance as of June 30, 2026; compared with RMB4,451.2 million as of December 31, 2025
Total shares repurchased 41.3 million Class A ordinary shares Aggregate repurchases as of June 30, 2026, for total consideration of US$77.9 million
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Total revenues RMB690.1 million Down from RMB716.9 million in Q2 2025; management cited a 5.9% quarter-over-quarter increase.
Loss from operations RMB75.9 million Narrowed 16.6% from RMB91.0 million in Q2 2025.
Adjusted loss from operations (non-GAAP) RMB48.7 million Narrowed 32.0% from RMB71.5 million in Q2 2025.
Net income/(loss) RMB(37.4) million Compared with net income of RMB72.5 million in Q2 2025, largely due to lower investment income.
Adjusted net income/(loss) (non-GAAP) RMB(10.3) million Compared with adjusted net income of RMB91.3 million in Q2 2025.
Gross margin 57.0% Down from 62.5% in Q2 2025 due to higher content-related costs.

FAQ

How much revenue did Zhihu (ZH) generate in Q2 2026?

Zhihu generated RMB690.1 million in total revenues in Q2 2026, compared with RMB716.9 million in the same period of 2025. Management noted a 5.9% quarter-over-quarter revenue increase and a narrowing year-over-year decline.

Was Zhihu (ZH) profitable in the second quarter of 2026?

Zhihu reported a net loss of RMB37.4 million in Q2 2026, compared with net income of RMB72.5 million a year earlier. On a non-GAAP basis, it recorded an adjusted net loss of RMB10.3 million versus adjusted net income of RMB91.3 million in Q2 2025.

How did Zhihu’s gross margin change in Q2 2026?

Zhihu’s gross margin in Q2 2026 was 57.0%, down from 62.5% in Q2 2025. Management attributed the decrease mainly to continued efforts to broaden and enhance content offerings, which raised content-related costs.

What were Zhihu’s operating expenses in Q2 2026?

Total operating expenses were RMB469.4 million in Q2 2026, down 13.0% from RMB539.2 million a year earlier. Selling and marketing, research and development, and general and administrative expenses all declined year-over-year.

How much cash and investments does Zhihu (ZH) hold?

As of June 30, 2026, Zhihu held RMB4,423.8 million in cash and cash equivalents, term deposits, restricted cash and short-term investments, compared with RMB4,451.2 million as of December 31, 2025.

What did Zhihu repurchase under its share buyback programs?

By June 30, 2026, Zhihu had repurchased an aggregate of 41.3 million Class A ordinary shares for US$77.9 million on NYSE and HKEX. During Q2 2026 alone, it repurchased 6.5 million shares for US$7.2 million.

How is Zhihu’s paid content and IP operations segment performing?

Paid content and IP operations revenue was RMB425.9 million in Q2 2026, up from RMB408.2 million a year earlier. The increase was mainly driven by growth in revenues from IP operations such as copyrights licensing and content distribution.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

 

FORM 6-K

 

 

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the month of August 2026

 

Commission File Number: 001-40253

 

 

 

Zhihu Inc.

(Registrant’s Name)

 

 

 

18 Xueqing Road

Haidian District, Beijing 100083

People’s Republic of China

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

 

Form 20-F x      Form 40-F o

 

 

 

 

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit No.

 

Description

99.1   Zhihu Inc. Reports Unaudited Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results
99.2   Announcement—Interim Results Announcement for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2026

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

  Zhihu Inc.
     
  By :

/s/ Han Wang

  Name : Han Wang
  Title : Chief Financial Officer

 

Date: August 26, 2026

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

Zhihu Inc. Reports Unaudited Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results

 

BEIJING, China, August 26, 2026 — Zhihu Inc. (“Zhihu” or the “Company”) (NYSE: ZH; HKEX: 2390), a leading online content community in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.

 

Second Quarter 2026 Highlights

 

Total revenues were RMB690.1 million (US$101.7 million), compared with RMB716.9 million in the same period of 2025.
  
Gross margin was 57.0%, compared with 62.5% in the same period of 2025.
  
Net loss was RMB37.4 million (US$5.5 million), compared with a net income of RMB72.5 million in the same period of 2025.
  
Adjusted net loss (non-GAAP)[1] was RMB10.3 million (US$1.5 million), compared with an adjusted net income of RMB91.3 million in the same period of 2025.
  
Average monthly subscribing members[2] were 13.1 million in the second quarter of 2026.

 

“During the second quarter, Zhihu’s authentic, professional, and trustworthy community remained resilient, with stable engagement depth among our core users and continued growth in high-quality content and professional creators,” said Mr. Yuan Zhou, chairman and chief executive officer of Zhihu. “AI is increasingly becoming a new medium connecting users with content, enabling Zhihu’s long-established content, IP and expert capabilities to extend into a broader range of use cases and commercial applications. Our new businesses remain at the commercial validation stage. We will allocate resources based on genuine market demand, customer value and investment returns, while working to stabilize our core businesses and prudently assessing the sustainability of new business opportunities.”

 

“During the second quarter, our total revenues increased by 5.9% quarter-over-quarter, while the year-over-year decline narrowed further,” said Mr. Han Wang, chief financial officer of Zhihu. “Notably, paid content and IP operations achieved year-over-year growth, and our expert data solutions initially validated the end-to-end process from understanding customer needs through delivery at scale. We will continue to balance investments in key businesses with operating efficiency and optimize our revenue mix. We will maintain our disciplined approach and continue to execute share repurchases to maximize long-term value for our shareholders.”

 

Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results

 

Total revenues were RMB690.1 million (US$101.7 million), compared with RMB716.9 million in the same period of 2025.

 

Marketing services revenue was RMB199.0 million (US$29.3 million), compared with RMB222.8 million in the same period of 2025. The decrease was primarily due to our proactive and ongoing refinement of service offerings.

 

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Paid content and IP operations revenue[3] was RMB425.9 million (US$62.8 million), compared with RMB408.2 million in the same period of 2025. The increase was primarily due to the growth of revenues generated from our IP operations.

 

Other revenues[3][4] were RMB65.2 million (US$9.6 million), compared with RMB86.0 million in the same period of 2025. The decrease was primarily due to the strategic refinement of our vocational training business.

 

Cost of revenues was RMB296.7 million (US$43.7 million), compared with RMB268.7 million in the same period of 2025. The increase was primarily due to an increase in content-related costs.

 

Gross profit was RMB393.4 million (US$58.0 million), compared with RMB448.2 million in the same period of 2025. Gross margin was 57.0%, compared with 62.5% in the same period of 2025. The decrease in gross margin was primarily due to our continued efforts in broadening and enhancing content offerings for all of our users.

 

Total operating expenses decreased by 13.0% to RMB469.4 million (US$69.2 million) from RMB539.2 million in the same period of 2025.

 

Selling and marketing expenses decreased by 5.4% to RMB308.7 million (US$45.5 million) from RMB326.3 million in the same period of 2025. The decrease was primarily due to more disciplined marketing spending.

 

Research and development expenses decreased by 25.4% to RMB108.6 million (US$16.0 million) from RMB145.7 million in the same period of 2025. The decrease was primarily attributable to improvements in our research and development efficiency.

 

General and administrative expenses decreased by 22.7% to RMB52.0 million (US$7.7 million) from RMB67.3 million in the same period of 2025. The decrease was primarily attributable to a decrease in personnel-related expenses.

 

Loss from operations narrowed by 16.6% to RMB75.9 million (US$11.2 million) from RMB91.0 million in the same period of 2025.

 

Adjusted loss from operations (non-GAAP)[1] narrowed by 32.0% to RMB48.7 million (US$7.2 million) from RMB71.5 million in the same period of 2025.

 

Investment income was RMB16.4 million (US$2.4 million), compared with RMB140.8 million in the same period of 2025. The decrease was primarily attributable to unrealized gains as a result of re-measuring the fair value of our investment in a privately held company associated with an observable price change in the second quarter of 2025.

 

Net loss was RMB37.4 million (US$5.5 million), compared with a net income of RMB72.5 million in the same period of 2025.

 

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Adjusted net loss (non-GAAP)[1] was RMB10.3 million (US$1.5 million), compared with an adjusted net income of RMB91.3 million in the same period of 2025.

 

Diluted net loss per American depositary share (“ADS”) was RMB0.49 (US$0.07), compared with a diluted net income per ADS of RMB0.88 in the same period of 2025.

 

Cash and cash equivalents, term deposits, restricted cash and short-term investments As of June 30, 2026, the Company had cash and cash equivalents, current and non-current term deposits, restricted cash and short-term investments of RMB4,423.8 million (US$652.0 million), compared with RMB4,451.2 million as of December 31, 2025.

 

Share Repurchase Programs

 

As of June 30, 2026, the Company had repurchased an aggregate of 41.3 million Class A ordinary shares (including Class A ordinary shares underlying the ADSs) for a total consideration of US$77.9 million on both the New York Stock Exchange and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited under the Company’s existing share repurchase programs. During the second quarter of 2026, the Company repurchased 6.5 million Class A ordinary shares for a total consideration of US$7.2 million.

 

[1] Adjusted loss from operations and adjusted net income/(loss) are non-GAAP financial measures. For more information on the non-GAAP financial measures, please see the section “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and the table captioned “Unaudited Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” set forth at the end of this press release.

 

[2] Monthly subscribing members refers to the number of members who subscribed for our membership packages in a specified month. Average monthly subscribing members for a period is calculated by dividing the sum of monthly subscribing members for each month during the specified period by the number of months in such period.

 

[3] Starting from the first quarter of 2026, the Company reported revenues generated from paid membership and IP operations collectively as “paid content and IP operations revenue” to better present its business and results of operations in line with its overall strategy. Revenues generated from IP operations, which were formerly included in “other revenues,” consist primarily of copyrights licensing and content distribution. Revenues for the applicable comparison periods have been retrospectively reclassified.

 

[4] Starting from the third quarter of 2025, the Company simplified its revenue stream by reclassifying vocational training into “others” to align with its overall strategy. Revenues for the applicable comparison periods have been retrospectively reclassified.

 

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Conference Call

 

The Company's management will host a conference call at 7:00 A.M. U.S. Eastern Time on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 (7:00 P.M. Beijing/Hong Kong Time on Wednesday, August 26, 2026) to discuss the results.

 

All participants wishing to join the conference call must pre-register online using the link provided below. Once the pre-registration has been completed, each participant will receive a set of dial-in numbers and a unique access PIN which can be used to join the conference call.

 

Registration Link: https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BI3c94fe2d0990465dab12836827011f11

 

Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company’s investor relations website at https://ir.zhihu.com.

 

About Zhihu Inc.

 

Zhihu Inc. (NYSE: ZH; HKEX: 2390) is a leading online content community where people come to find solutions, make decisions, seek inspiration, and have fun. Since the initial launch in 2010, Zhihu has grown into the largest Q&A-inspired online content community in China. For more information, please visit https://ir.zhihu.com

 

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 

In evaluating the business, the Company considers and uses non-GAAP financial measures, such as adjusted loss from operations and adjusted net income/(loss), to supplement the review and assessment of its operating performance. The Company defines non-GAAP financial measures by excluding the impact of share-based compensation expenses, amortization and impairment of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions, impairment of goodwill and the tax effects of the non-GAAP adjustments, which are non-cash expenses. The Company believes that the non-GAAP financial measures facilitate comparisons of operating performance from period to period and company to company by adjusting for potential impacts of items, which the Company’s management considers to be indicative of its operating performance. The Company believes that the non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating the Company’s consolidated results of operations in the same manner as they help the Company’s management.

 

The non-GAAP financial measures are not defined under U.S. GAAP and are not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The presentation of the non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies. The use of the non-GAAP financial measures has limitations as an analytical tool, and investors should not consider them in isolation from or as a substitute for analysis of our results of operations or financial condition as reported under U.S. GAAP. For more information on the non-GAAP financial measures, please see the tables captioned “Unaudited Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” set forth at the end of this press release.

 

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Exchange Rate Information

 

This announcement contains translations of certain Renminbi amounts into U.S. dollars at a specified rate solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from Renminbi to U.S. dollars were made at a rate of RMB6.7851 to US$1.00, the exchange rate in effect as of June 30, 2026 as set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board.

 

Safe Harbor Statement

 

This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, and a number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by words or phrases such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “target,” “aim,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “potential,” “continue,” “is/are likely to,” or other similar expressions. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors is included in the Company’s filings with the SEC and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake any duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

 

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

 

Zhihu Inc.

Email: ir@zhihu.com

 

Christensen Advisory

Roger Hu

Tel: +86-10-5900-1548

Email: zhihu@christensencomms.com

 

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ZHIHU INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS, per share data and per ADS data)

 

 

   For the Three Months Ended   For the Six Months Ended 
  

June 30,

2025

  

March 31,

2026

  

June 30,

2026

  

June 30,

2025

  

June 30,

2026

 
   RMB   RMB   RMB   US$   RMB   RMB   US$ 
Revenues:                            
Marketing services   222,778    191,413    198,991    29,328    419,737    390,404    57,538 
Paid content and IP operations   408,159    402,322    425,938    62,775    829,034    828,260    122,070 
Others   85,957    57,831    65,192    9,608    197,788    123,023    18,131 
Total revenues   716,894    651,566    690,121    101,711    1,446,559    1,341,687    197,739 
Cost of revenues   (268,711)   (263,235)   (296,689)   (43,727)   (547,272)   (559,924)   (82,523)
Gross profit   448,183    388,331    393,432    57,984    899,287    781,763    115,216 
                                    
Selling and marketing expenses   (326,255)   (285,146)   (308,740)   (45,503)   (646,887)   (593,886)   (87,528)
Research and development expenses   (145,683)   (110,065)   (108,615)   (16,008)   (287,549)   (218,680)   (32,229)
General and administrative expenses   (67,251)   (56,005)   (51,995)   (7,663)   (108,460)   (108,000)   (15,917)
Total operating expenses   (539,189)   (451,216)   (469,350)   (69,174)   (1,042,896)   (920,566)   (135,674)
                                    
Loss from operations   (91,006)   (62,885)   (75,918)   (11,190)   (143,609)   (138,803)   (20,458)
                                    
Other income/(expenses):                                   
Investment income   140,836    28,594    16,390    2,416    160,185    44,984    6,630 
Interest income   20,247    15,608    14,696    2,166    40,857    30,304    4,466 
Exchange losses   (38)   (90)   (89)   (13)   (134)   (179)   (26)
Others, net   31,120    11,856    4,164    614    33,519    16,020    2,361 
                                    
Income/(Loss) before income tax   101,159    (6,917)   (40,757)   (6,007)   90,818    (47,674)   (7,027)
Income tax (expenses)/benefits   (28,679)   (1,610)   3,366    496    (28,446)   1,756    259 
Net income/(loss)   72,480    (8,527)   (37,391)   (5,511)   62,372    (45,918)   (6,768)
Net loss/(income) attributable to noncontrolling interests   2    23    (31)   (5)   16    (8)   (1)
Net income/(loss) attributable to Zhihu Inc.’s shareholders   72,482    (8,504)   (37,422)   (5,516)   62,388    (45,926)   (6,769)
                                    
Net income/(loss) per share                                   
Basic   0.30    (0.04)   (0.16)   (0.02)   0.26    (0.20)   (0.03)
Diluted   0.29    (0.04)   (0.16)   (0.02)   0.25    (0.20)   (0.03)
                                    
Net income/(loss) per ADS (One ADS represents three Class A ordinary shares)                                   
Basic   0.90    (0.11)   (0.49)   (0.07)   0.77    (0.60)   (0.09)
Diluted   0.88    (0.11)   (0.49)   (0.07)   0.76    (0.60)   (0.09)
                                    
Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding                                   
Basic   240,762,092    231,674,268    229,444,473    229,444,473    242,622,911    230,570,312    230,570,312 
Diluted   245,755,672    231,674,268    229,444,473    229,444,473    247,329,829    230,570,312    230,570,312 

 

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ZHIHU INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)

(All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS, per share data and per ADS data)

 

   For the Three Months Ended   For the Six Months Ended 
  

June 30,

2025

  

March 31,

2026

  

June 30,

2026

  

June 30,

2025

  

June 30,

2026

 
   RMB   RMB   RMB   US$   RMB   RMB   US$ 
Share-based compensation expenses included in:                                   
Cost of revenues   10    386    358    53    (862)   744    110 
Selling and marketing expenses   (294)   (271)   (297)   (44)   (32)   (568)   (84)
Research and development expenses   (870)   7,158    7,505    1,106    (1,469)   14,663    2,161 
General and administrative expenses   17,124    17,005    18,170    2,678    32,491    35,175    5,184 

 

 

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ZHIHU INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(All amounts in thousands)

 

  

As of December 31,

2025

  

As of June 30,

2026

 
   RMB   RMB   US$ 
ASSETS               
Current assets:               
Cash and cash equivalents   3,369,154    2,917,986    430,058 
Term deposits   30,000    372,436    54,890 
Short-term investments   840,938    1,014,212    149,476 
Restricted cash   1,078    9,155    1,349 
Trade receivables   357,998    407,727    60,092 
Amounts due from related parties   25,570    16,541    2,438 
Prepayments and other current assets   107,265    111,293    16,403 
Total current assets   4,732,003    4,849,350    714,706 
Non-current assets:               
Property and equipment, net   5,349    3,468    511 
Intangible assets, net   29,588    26,232    3,866 
Long-term investments, net   158,480    27,760    4,091 
Term deposits   210,000    110,000    16,212 
Right-of-use assets    42,063    27,365    4,033 
Other non-current assets    13,391    9,363    1,380 
Total non-current assets   458,871    204,188    30,093 
Total assets   5,190,874    5,053,538    744,799 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY               
Current liabilities:               
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities   681,307    702,167    103,487 
Salary and welfare payables   188,038    115,254    16,986 
Taxes payables    16,285    29,037    4,280 
Contract liabilities   186,034    208,350    30,707 
Amounts due to related parties   16,135    8,909    1,313 
Short term lease liabilities    21,382    17,899    2,638 
Short-term borrowings   35,000    104,058    15,336 
Other current liabilities   124,233    112,904    16,640 
Total current liabilities   1,268,414    1,298,578    191,387 
Non-current liabilities:               
Long term lease liabilities   15,592    5,214    768 
Deferred tax liabilities   27,174    6,116    901 
Other non-current liabilities   4,650    6,340    935 
Total non-current liabilities   47,416    17,670    2,604 
Total liabilities   1,315,830    1,316,248    193,991 
                
Total Zhihu Inc.’s shareholders’ equity   3,804,136    3,663,427    539,922 
Noncontrolling interests   70,908    73,863    10,886 
Total shareholders’ equity   3,875,044    3,737,290    550,808 
                
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity   5,190,874    5,053,538    744,799 

 

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ZHIHU INC.

UNAUDITED RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS

(All amounts in thousands)

 

   For the Three Months Ended   For the Six Months Ended 
  

June 30,

2025

  

March 31,

2026

  

June 30,

2026

  

June 30,

2025

  

June 30,

2026

 
   RMB   RMB   RMB   US$   RMB   RMB   US$ 
Loss from operations   (91,006)   (62,885)   (75,918)   (11,190)   (143,609)   (138,803)   (20,458)
Add:                                   
Share-based compensation expenses   15,970    24,278    25,736    3,793    30,128    50,014    7,371 
Amortization and impairment of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions   3,490    1,510    1,510    223    6,980    3,020    445 
Adjusted loss from operations   (71,546)   (37,097)   (48,672)   (7,174)   (106,501)   (85,769)   (12,642)
                                    
Net income/(loss)   72,480    (8,527)   (37,391)   (5,511)   62,372    (45,918)   (6,768)
Add:                                   
Share-based compensation expenses   15,970    24,278    25,736    3,793    30,128    50,014    7,371 
Amortization and impairment of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions   3,490    1,510    1,510    223    6,980    3,020    445 
Tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments   (600)   (105)   (105)   (15)   (1,200)   (210)   (31)
Adjusted net income/(loss)   91,340    17,156    (10,250)   (1,510)   98,280    6,906    1,017 

 

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Filing Exhibits & Attachments

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