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Zhihu Inc. Class A

Stage 1 · Basing · week 4

As of Oct 22, 2026, Zhihu is in Stage 1, the basing phase, now in week 4 (since Oct 1, 2026). It closed at $3.39, 23.6% below its 52-week high and above its 200-day average, which is rising.

Zhihu Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates an online content community in the People's Republic of China. More about the company

$3.39

-2.02% today

$284M · Micro cap

Market Neutral — Building

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Our read

Basing, not in an uptrend yet

Setup score

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Momentum

Steady

Edge

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Stage Cycle Timeline2023-08-16 → 2026-10-22

S4 52w

S2 17w

S4 27w

2023-08-162026-10-22

S1S2S3S4Setup score (0–10, dashed line at 5)

S1 3w → S4 52w → S1 12w → S2 4w → S3 7w → S2 11w → S3 6w → S4 3w → S2 17w → S3 3w → S4 27w → S1 3w → S4 5w → S1 4w → S4 4w → S1 3w current

Total tracked: 165 weeks across 16 stage runs.

ZH among Internet Content & Information27th of 70 by relative strength

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7	GOOGLAlphabet Inc. Class A	Stage 3 · wk 13	76	−4.0%
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…27	ZHZhihu Inc. Class A	Stage 1 · wk 4	38	−3.1%

vs 52W High

-23.6%

$2.56 lo$4.44 hi

23.6% below 52W high, deeper pullback

Stock is basing below old highs. A volume-backed breakout to new highs would be the Stage 2 signal to watch.

Stage Maturity

Week 4

1w13w26w

Week 4, early base

How long this stock has been basing. Longer bases can produce stronger breakouts, but the breakout itself is the signal.

vs 200 DMA

3.8%

200 DMA: $3.27 · rising

Stock is testing its 200 DMA as part of the base. Reclaiming and holding above it is a key Stage 2 prerequisite.

Rel Volume

1.12x

vs 50-day avg

Volume in Stage 1 basing is typically quiet. A surge in volume on an upside breakout is the signal to watch.

Trend Health

↑

Short-term trend rising strongly

Two reads of momentum. The arrow shows the direction of the short-term trend: rising (↑ or ↗), flat (→) or rolling over (↓). The ⇈ mark appears when our trend model reads the move as gaining speed on top of the longer trend. Strongest when both agree.

-3.1%

+8.0%

-2.0%

YTD

+1.8%

-21.7%

Scan Membership

Breakout Watch

Latest: 2025-02-13

3 appearances in last 60 days. First seen: 2023-01-27.

A stock that keeps qualifying week after week does so because its Stage 2 structure keeps holding. Staying power in the scan says more about the trend than any single appearance.

Recent Stage Timeline

2026-10-22S1

Wk 4 · Vol 1.12x

2026-10-21S1

Wk 3 · Vol 0.68x

2026-10-20S1

Wk 3 · Vol 0.41x

2026-10-19S1

Wk 3 · Vol 0.39x

2026-10-16S1

Wk 3 · Vol 0.65x

2026-10-15S1

Wk 3 · Vol 0.59x

2026-10-14S1

Wk 2 · Vol 0.47x

2026-10-13S1

Wk 2 · Vol 0.45x

2026-10-12S1

Wk 2 · Vol 0.53x

2026-10-09S1

Wk 2 · Vol 0.47x

2026-10-08S1

Wk 2 · Vol 0.69x

2026-10-07S1

Wk 1 · Vol 0.83x

Moving averages & range

50 DMA

$3.22

200 DMA

$3.27

52W High

$4.44

52W Low

$2.56

5D Low

$3.39

Resistance levels (recent highs)

20d High

$3.80

60d High

$3.80

120d High

$3.80

250d High

$4.44

Next resistance

+12.1%

to 20d High

ROE

-7.6%

Profit margin -11.4%

Dividend Yield

0.00%

P/B 0.5

Zhihu: quick answers

What stage is Zhihu in?

As of Oct 22, 2026, Zhihu (ZH) is in Stage 1, the basing phase. It entered Stage 1 on Oct 1, 2026 and is in week 4. What the four stages mean

Is Zhihu in an uptrend?

Not yet. Zhihu is in Stage 1, a base that can come before an uptrend. It trades 3.8% above its 200-day average, which is rising.

How far is Zhihu from its 52-week high?

Zhihu closed at $3.39 on Oct 22, 2026, 23.6% below its 52-week high of $4.44. Its 52-week low is $2.56.

How has Zhihu performed over the past year?

As of Oct 22, 2026, Zhihu is down 21.7% over the past year and up 1.8% so far in 2026.

Which sector and industry is Zhihu in?

Zhihu is in the Internet Content & Information industry, part of the Communication Services sector.

About this companyCommunication Services· Internet Content & Information

Zhihu Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates an online content community in the People's Republic of China. The company offers contents in various categories, including career development, science and technology, business and finance, consumer decision-making, lifestyle, entertainment, and others. It also provides Yan Selection membership program which provides premium content items, such as fictional stories and novels, other books and magazines, live and recorded lectures, and audio books. In addition, the company offers marketing services comprising online advertising services and content-commerce solutions; and content-related services, including vocational training and other content-based offering. Further, it is involved in the provision of technology, business support, consulting, and internet services, as well as holds audio-visual permit. The company was formerly known as Zhihu Technology Limited and changed its name to Zhihu Inc. in October 2020. Zhihu Inc. was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Beijing, the People's Republic of China.

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