Sohu.com Limited (NASDAQ:SOHU), a prominent Chinese online media platform and game business group, received an optimistic outlook from Thomas Chong of Jefferies on November 17, 2025. Chong set a price target of $20 for SOHU, suggesting a potential increase of about 27.06% from its stock price of $15.74 at that time. This positive forecast aligns with Sohu's recent financial performance, showcasing the company's growth and potential for investors.
In the third quarter of 2025, Sohu reported total revenues of $180 million, marking a 19% increase year-over-year and a 43% rise quarter-over-quarter. Dr. Charles Zhang, Chairman and CEO, highlighted that marketing services revenues met their guidance, while online game revenues and overall bottom-line performance exceeded expectations. The company's achievement of positive net income for the quarter underscores its strong financial health and commitment to enhancing its media platform through product refinement and resource integration, aimed at improving user experience and distributing diverse premium content.
The current stock price of SOHU is approximately $15.46, reflecting an increase of about 7.93% or $1.14. Today, the stock has traded between $14.99 and $15.92. Over the past year, SOHU has reached a high of $16.45 and a low of $7.79, indicating some volatility in its stock performance. With a market capitalization of approximately $445.5 million and a trading volume of 44,611 shares on the NASDAQ exchange, Sohu's market presence, combined with its recent financial achievements, supports the positive outlook set by Jefferies, suggesting potential growth for investors.
