Sohu.com (SOHU) Reports Q4 Profit Amid Tax Benefit, Revenue Up; Forecasts Q1 Net and Adj. Loss

Sohu.com (SOHU) reported fourth-quarter net profit of NT$1.28 billion (US$39.2 million), up from a loss in the same period last year, driven by a tax benefit and improved revenue. Revenue for the quarter rose 13.5% year-over-year to NT$3.72 billion. The company expects a net loss and an adjusted loss for the first quarter of 2026, citing continued pressure from advertising and search traffic declines. Management attributed the Q4 improvement to cost optimization and a shift in digital advertising mix.