Kanzhun EPS $0.33 Beat, Revenue Miss: BZ Analyst Targets at $18.67
Kanzhun reported Q2 EPS of $0.33, beating by $0.01, but revenue of $353.05 million missed consensus by $1.58 million. With a $6.33 billion market cap, 15.14 P/E, and beta of 0.48, analysts see Moderate Buy with an average target of $18.67.
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Key takeaways
- Kanzhun reported Q2 EPS of $0.33, beating by $0.01, but revenue of $353.05 million missed consensus by $1.58 million.
- With a $6.33 billion market cap, 15.14 P/E, and beta of 0.48, analysts see Moderate Buy with an average target of $18.67.
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- KANZHUN LimitedcompanyBZ
- FiscalAIproduct
- Bank of AmericacompanyBAC
- Zacks Researchcompany
- Sanford C. Bernsteincompany
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- MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd.company
- Kestra Advisory Services LLCcompany
- Smartleaf Asset Management LLCcompany
- Osaic Holdings Inc.company
- EverSource Wealth Advisors LLCcompany
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Key Facts
- 1Kanzhun reported Q2 EPS of $0.33, beating the consensus estimate of $0.32 by $0.01.
- 2Revenue was $353.05 million, slightly below the consensus estimate of $354.63 million—a miss of $1.58 million (0.4%).
- 3Net margin reached 40.21% and return on equity was 15.19% for the quarter.
- 4The stock opened at $15.44 on August 25, 2026, with a market cap of $6.33 billion, P/E of 15.14, PEG of 1.76, and beta of 0.48.
- 5Analyst consensus is 'Moderate Buy' with an average price target of $18.67; Bank of America initiated at Neutral with a $19.00 target and Sanford C. Bernstein raised to Outperform with an $18.00 target.
- 660.67% of shares are institutionally held; EverSource Wealth Advisors increased its stake by 315.5% to 5,850 shares ($104,000), and Osaic Holdings raised its position by 52.5% to 5,203 shares ($93,000).
| Analyst/Firm | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of America | Initiated coverage | Neutral | $19.00 |
| Sanford C. Bernstein | Upgraded | Outperform | $18.00 (from $16.50) |
| Zacks Research | Upgraded | Hold (from Strong Sell) | N/A |
| Weiss Ratings | Upgraded | Hold (C) from Hold (C-) | N/A |
| Consensus | Average | Moderate Buy | $18.67 |
Analysis
Kanzhun's Q2 print is a mixed but instructive quarter for investors: a penny EPS beat against a slight revenue miss, with the stock trading at a 15.14 P/E and 0.48 beta. The key question is whether the revenue miss signals slowing monetization or simply conservative consensus modeling, especially after Bank of America initiated at Neutral with a $19 target.
Kanzhun Limited (NASDAQ: BZ), the parent company of China's BOSS Zhipin online recruitment platform, reported second-quarter earnings on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, delivering a mixed but fundamentally solid quarter. According to data compiled by FiscalAI, the company posted diluted earnings per share of $0.33, beating the $0.32 consensus estimate by one cent. Revenue came in at $353.05 million, slightly below the $354.63 million analyst expectation—a miss of roughly $1.58 million, or 0.4%. While top-line came in just shy of expectations, the profitability picture was stronger: Kanzhun's net margin reached 40.21%, and return on equity was 15.19%, indicating that the platform retains substantial pricing power and operating leverage even as revenue growth moderates.
acquired a new $27,000 position, Kestra Advisory Services LLC took a $29,000 stake, and Smartleaf Asset Management LLC established a $53,000 position.
The company's valuation metrics paint a picture of a maturing but still reasonably priced growth asset. Shares opened at $15.44 on the day of the report, placing the stock above its 50-day and 200-day simple moving averages of $14.88 and $14.70, respectively. Kanzhun's market capitalization stands at approximately $6.33 billion, with a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 15.14 and a PEG ratio of 1.76. The stock's beta of 0.48 suggests it is considerably less volatile than the broader market, which may appeal to investors seeking exposure to China's labor technology sector without outsized systematic risk. The 52-week range of $12.57 to $25.26 highlights the stock's prior volatility and the recovery still needed to return to its highs.
Analyst activity around the quarter has been notably constructive. Bank of America initiated coverage on August 18 with a neutral rating and a $19.00 price target, while Sanford C. Bernstein upgraded the stock from market perform to outperform on June 5 and raised its target from $16.50 to $18.00. Zacks Research moved from strong sell to hold on May 20, and Weiss Ratings nudged its rating from hold (C-) to hold (C) on August 5. The prevailing consensus, as tracked by MarketBeat, is a Moderate Buy with an average twelve-month price target of $18.67, implying meaningful upside from the $15.44 open. Three analysts rate the stock a Buy and three a Hold, leaving no sell-side analysts with a Sell on the name.
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Institutional positioning also reflects cautious accumulation. According to the reporting, 60.67% of Kanzhun's shares are held by hedge funds and other institutional investors. Several firms initiated or expanded positions in recent quarters: Mirae Asset Global ETFs Holdings Ltd. acquired a new $27,000 position, Kestra Advisory Services LLC took a $29,000 stake, and Smartleaf Asset Management LLC established a $53,000 position. More notably, Osaic Holdings Inc. increased its stake by 52.5% to 5,203 shares ($93,000), and EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its position by 315.5% to 5,850 shares ($104,000). While these individual dollar amounts are small, the breadth of buying across multiple institutions suggests growing confidence in the platform's niche.
For HR and workforce markets, Kanzhun's results are a useful barometer of China's white-collar recruitment demand. The high net margin indicates that employers continue to pay for access to the BOSS Zhipin platform's job seekers, even amid macroeconomic uncertainty. However, the slight revenue miss relative to consensus may signal that growth in employer-paid subscriptions or value-added services is decelerating. For finance audiences, the mix of an EPS beat, revenue miss, modest valuation, and analyst upgrades creates a nuanced setup—investors will likely focus on forward guidance and the sustainability of margins. The key forward-looking question is whether Kanzhun can reaccelerate top-line growth without sacrificing its industry-leading profitability.
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"Kanzhun EPS $0.33 Beat, Revenue Miss: BZ Analyst Targets at $18.67." Finance Intelligence Brief, August 26, 2026. https://getfinancebrief.com/story/kanzhun-q2-2026-earnings-finance-analysis
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