Sohu, founded in 1999 and operating with an estimated 17,550 employees, is a publicly owned company headquartered in China. The company reported $585.9M in revenue as of 2025 and functions as a tier 1 media tech buyer. Sohu specializes in media and TV services, operating a digital portfolio centered on its web portal, which provides news, information, and community services. It functions as a multi-platform media entity that integrates its core search services, via its subsidiary Sogou, with a digital video division, Sohu Video, which focuses on both licensed content and original serial productions. Sohu also maintains operations in the online gaming industry through its subsidiary Changyou, a developer and operator of massive multiplayer online games. The company generates revenue through online advertising, premium subscriptions, and game-related transactions within the Chinese digital landscape.

2025 Revenue

Founded

1999

Headcount

4,000

Headquarters

China

Primary Segment

Media and TV services

Ownership

Publicly Owned

News Summary:

Sohu plans to announce its unaudited second-quarter 2026 financial results on August 10, 2026, before U.S. market hours. Earlier, on July 7, Sohu.com Ltd continued developing its online media and gaming platforms as investors assessed the company’s ability to translate its audience reach into sustainable earnings growth within China’s online media landscape, where it operates web portals, video services, and online games. Previously, Sohu reported Q1 2026 total revenues of $141 million on May 18, marking a 4% year-on-year increase but a 1% quarter-on-quarter decline, as the company turned to a net loss. During the quarter, marketing services revenues fell 8% year-on-year to $13 million, while online game revenues grew 6% year-on-year to $125 million. On February 9, Sohu posted Q4 2025 total revenues of $142 million, up 6% year-on-year but down 21% quarter-on-quarter, and reported a return to profit of $223 million. This profit jump stemmed primarily from a one-time tax reversal at its Changyou gaming subsidiary, despite the company facing continued operating losses. For the full year 2025, total revenues reached $584 million, a 2% decline from 2024.

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