ZHIHU-W (02390) surged over 6% following its earnings announcement. As of press time, the stock was up 6.25% to HK$13.59 with a turnover of HK$1.4538 million.

On the news front, ZHIHU-W released its second quarter results for the three months ended June 30, 2025 on August 27. The group recorded total revenue of 717 million yuan, down 23.23% year-over-year. Net profit attributable to Zhihu shareholders reached 72.482 million yuan, compared to a loss of 82.739 million yuan in the same period last year. Basic earnings per share stood at 0.3 yuan.

Mr. Zhou Yuan, Chairman and CEO of Zhihu, commented: "The company achieved non-GAAP profitability for the third consecutive quarter, fully demonstrating the continued effectiveness of our refined operational strategy and the efficiency improvements brought by artificial intelligence technology integration. Our community maintains vibrant vitality with a stable user base, and we have seen significant improvements in daily active user session duration, core user retention rates, and creator activity levels. Artificial intelligence has now been deeply integrated into our product experience, continuously creating greater value for users and creators. As a result, Zhihu has become an important platform for AI-related content, product launches, and expert interactions."

Mr. Wang Han, Chief Financial Officer of Zhihu, added: "In the second quarter, the company achieved non-GAAP net profit of 91.3 million yuan, compared to a non-GAAP net loss of 44.6 million yuan in the same period last year. Gross margin increased by approximately 3 percentage points year-over-year to 62.5%. These results reflect AI-driven productivity improvements that have brought continuous improvements to our cost structure and operational efficiency. The company will continue to focus on rigorous execution and sustainable commercialization to drive long-term growth."