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SOHUBullishEarningsShort Term

High materiality8/10

SOHU.COM REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2026 UNAUDITED FINANCIAL RESULTS

StockNews.AIAug 10, 1:00 AM EDT1 source

Trading thesisImportance 8/10

Near-term upside potential from open-ended buyback and modest earnings beat; monitor Q3 guidance and Changyou performance.

AI summary

What happened and why it matters

SOHU posted Q2 2026 revenue of $136 million, up 7% YoY, aided by a $13 million tax reversal boosting GAAP and Non-GAAP net income to $0.2 million and $0.5 million. The board extended its open-ended share repurchase to $150 million; however, Q3 guidance points to continued online-game revenue declines and a net loss, tempering upside.

Open-ended buyback extended to $150 million; potential ADS demand support.
As of Aug 6, 2026, Sohu repurchased 9.4 million ADSs for about $124 million.
Q3 2026 guidance: Marketing $14–$15m; Online games $105–$115m; net loss $13–$23m.
Cash position remains strong at approximately $1.2 billion.

Sentiment rationale

The open-ended buyback up to $150m provides immediate equity support and potential upside through fewer shares; a tax-driven earnings uplift underscores a cleaner quarterly result, while strong liquidity reinforces optionality. However, Q3 guidance showing declines in online gaming and a net loss could cap upside if headline risk or execution concerns arise.

Key facts

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Total revenues US$136m, +7% YoY; -4% QoQ.
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Online game revenues US$116m, +10% YoY; -7% QoQ.
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Marketing services US$15m, -3% YoY; +21% QoQ.
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GAAP net income US$0.2m; non-GAAP US$0.5m after $13m tax reversal.
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Liquidity: cash and equivalents + investments approx US$1.2b as of Jun 30, 2026.

Earnings

Category: Earnings. This release presents quarterly revenue by segment, profitability (GAAP vs non-GAAP with tax reversal), liquidity, and a strategic buyback update, aligning SOHU's near-term focus on monetization and capital return with a cash-rich balance sheet.