Sohu.com(US:SOHU) Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-11-17 05:03Core Insights - Sohu reported a total revenue of $180 million for Q3 2025, reflecting a 19% increase compared to the same period in 2024, with a net profit of $9 million under non-GAAP standards, marking a turnaround from losses [2][2][2] Financial Performance - Total revenue for Q3 2025 was $180 million, with marketing services revenue at $14 million and online gaming revenue at $162 million [2][2][2] - The company achieved profitability for the quarter, exceeding previous expectations for both online gaming revenue and overall net profit [2][2][2] Management Commentary - CEO Dr. Zhang Chaoyang highlighted that marketing services revenue met prior expectations and attributed the strong performance in online gaming to the company's ongoing efforts and understanding of user needs [2][2][2] - The company is focused on optimizing its media platform, enhancing user experience, and diversifying quality content through its product matrix and unique IP [2][2][2] Share Buyback Program - As part of a previously announced share buyback program of up to $150 million, Sohu repurchased 7.6 million American Depositary Shares for approximately $97 million as of November 13, 2025 [2][2][2]