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SOHU.COM REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2026 UNAUDITED FINANCIAL RESULTS
Sohu.com Limited, a leading Chinese online media platform, reported unaudited second-quarter results on August 10, 2026, showing US$136 million in total revenues and GAAP net income of US$0.2 million. The results included online game revenues of US$116 million.
A tax position reversal significantly increased profitability, contributing US$13 million to the reported quarterly income. This one-time accounting adjustment masked underlying operational challenges during the second quarter.
Authorizing open-ended share repurchases on August 8, 2026, the board removed the November 10, 2026 deadline. The firm had already repurchased 9.4 million ADSs for an aggregate cost of US$124 million.
Combined cash, cash equivalents, short-term investments, and long-term time deposits totaled approximately US$1.2 billion as of June 30, 2026, ensuring the company maintains a strong liquidity position.
Third-Quarter 2026 guidance projects marketing services revenues between US$14 million and US$15 million and online game revenues between US$105 million and US$115 million, with an anticipated net loss between US$13 million and US$23 million.
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