Sohu.com Limited SOHU

Company Overview

Sohu.com Limited is a China‑based internet and online media company that operates primarily in the digital media, online advertising, and online gaming industries. The company provides news, information, video content, social interaction, and entertainment services through a portfolio of web and mobile platforms. Its revenue is primarily driven by brand advertising and online game operations, with monetization tied to traffic, user engagement, and in‑game spending.

Founded in 1996, Sohu is one of China’s earliest commercial internet companies and played a formative role in the development of the country’s web portal ecosystem. Over time, the company evolved from a broad internet portal into a more focused organization emphasizing media content and interactive entertainment. Following the divestiture of its search engine business Sogou in 2021, Sohu streamlined operations to concentrate on its core media platforms and its online games subsidiary Changyou, reinforcing its positioning as a content‑ and entertainment‑driven digital company.