The earnings call presented a mixed outlook with significant declines in revenue and operating income, particularly for the Momo app and Tantan. However, there was strong growth in the overseas business, which is expected to drive future growth. The sentiment reflects the challenges in the core business areas while highlighting the potential in new markets.
Company Guidance
In the Q3 2024 earnings call for Hello Group, Inc., the company provided guidance for Q4 and beyond. The company anticipates Q4 revenue to range from RMB 2.56 billion to RMB 2.66 billion, reflecting a year-on-year decline of 11.4% to 14.7%. The Momo app, a core part of the company's cash cow business, reported a Q3 revenue of RMB 2.46 billion, down 10% year-over-year, with 6.9 million paying users, a sequential decrease of 300,000. Meanwhile, Tantan's Q3 revenue was RMB 212 million, experiencing a 28% year-over-year decline due to a decrease in paying users, now at 940,000. The company's new app endeavors, particularly overseas, showed promising growth, with new app revenue reaching RMB 418 million, up 41% year-over-year. The management emphasized a strategic focus on optimizing product experiences and cost management to address the revenue pressures, with an eye on long-term sustainable growth by leveraging overseas market potential. Overall, the company remains committed to maintaining the productivity of its core businesses while exploring new growth avenues, especially in international markets.
Overseas Business Growth
Overseas business revenue grew by 41% year-over-year, driven by improvements in operational efficiency and localized operations. Soulchill's revenue in Q3 achieved its highest sequential growth of the past year.
Strong Cash Position
Hello Group has a significant cash position with net cash of approximately $8.7 per share, supporting shareholder returns through buybacks and dividends.
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Hello Group (MOMO) Earnings, Revenues Date & History
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MOMO Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
Dec 09, 2024
$6.77
$7.39
+9.16%
Sep 03, 2024
$6.64
$6.39
-3.77%
May 28, 2024
$5.52
$4.84
-12.32%
Mar 14, 2024
$7.01
$5.45
-22.25%
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FAQ
When does Hello Group (MOMO) report earnings?
Hello Group (MOMO) is schdueled to report earning on Mar 13, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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