FLASH: Shares of SOHU Are Getting Crushed on Bad Earnings

Sohu.com beats by $0.10, reports revs in-line; guides Q1 revs below consensus (63.05 )

Reports Q4 (Dec) earnings of $1.36 per share, $0.10 better than the Capital IQ Consensus Estimate of $1.26; revenues rose 42.1% year/year to $246.2 mln vs the $243.88 mln consensus. Co issues guidance for Q1, sees EPS of $0.50-0.55, may not be comparable to $1.06 Capital IQ Consensus Estimate; sees Q1 revs of $219-225 mln vs. $239.37 mln Capital IQ Consensus Estimate.