Sohu, a publicly owned company headquartered in China, was founded in 1999 and operates with approximately 17,550 employees. The company, a tier 1 media tech buyer, reported $585.9M in revenue as of 2025. Functioning as a multi-platform media entity, Sohu provides media and TV services. It operates a digital portfolio centered on its web portal, which offers news, information, and community services. The company 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. Beyond its role as a content aggregator, Sohu maintains a presence in the online gaming industry through its subsidiary Changyou, a developer and operator of massive multiplayer online games. Sohu generates revenue through online advertising, premium subscriptions, and game-related transactions, positioning itself as a vertically integrated media and entertainment provider within the Chinese digital landscape.
On February 9, 2026, Sohu reported a return to profit in the fourth quarter of 2025, posting a profit of USD 223 million. This profit was primarily driven by a one-time tax reversal at its Changyou gaming subsidiary, even as the company continued to incur operating losses and experienced a sharp decline in revenue from the previous quarter. Sohu's total revenues for the fourth quarter reached USD 142 million, marking a 6% increase year-on-year but a 21% decrease quarter-on-quarter. For the full twelve months of 2025, total revenues stood at USD 584 million, representing a 2% decline from 2024.
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