Business Outlook
For the fourth quarter of 2024, Sohu estimates:
- Brand advertising revenues to be between US$17 million and US$19 million; this implies an annual decrease of 6% to 16%, and a sequential decrease of 9% to a sequential increase of 2%.
- Online game revenues to be between US$97 million and US$107 million; this implies an annual decrease of 7% to 15%, and a sequential decrease of 16% to 24%.
- Non-GAAP net loss attributable to Sohu.com Limited to be between US$26 million and US$36 million; and GAAP net loss attributable to Sohu.com Limited to be between US$30 million and US$40 million.
For the fourth quarter 2024 guidance, the Company has adopted a presumed exchange rate of RMB7.10=US$1.00, as compared with the actual exchange rate of approximately RMB7.15=US$1.00 for the fourth quarter of 2023, and RMB7.12=US$1.00 for the third quarter of 2024.
