NASDAQ:MOMO Hello Group (MOMO) Stock Forecast, Price & News $7.13 +0.15 (+2.15%) (As of 10/2/2023 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$6.92▼$7.2150-Day Range$6.95▼$10.7852-Week Range$4.09▼$11.54Volume1.00 million shsAverage Volume1.42 million shsMarket Capitalization$1.35 billionP/E Ratio5.57Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$13.30 ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Hello Group MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.60 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside86.5% Upside$13.30 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy2.00% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment1.07Based on 3 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth-5.59%From $1.43 to $1.35 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.72 out of 5 starsComputer And Technology Sector101st out of 612 stocksPrepackaged Software Industry25th out of 208 stocks 3.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingHello Group has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.60, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $13.30, Hello Group has a forecasted upside of 86.5% from its current price of $7.13.Amount of Analyst CoverageHello Group has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted2.00% of the float of Hello Group has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverHello Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Hello Group has recently decreased by 5.68%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldHello Group does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthHello Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for MOMO. Previous Next 3.4 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentHello Group has a news sentiment score of 1.07. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.64 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Hello Group this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 3 people have searched for MOMO on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows5 people have added Hello Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 67% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Hello Group insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders61.40% of the stock of Hello Group is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by Institutions53.94% of the stock of Hello Group is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Hello Group are expected to decrease by -5.59% in the coming year, from $1.43 to $1.35 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Hello Group is 5.57, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 110.89.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Hello Group is 5.57, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 246.92.Price to Book Value per Share RatioHello Group has a P/B Ratio of 0.71. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Hello Group (NASDAQ:MOMO) StockHello Group Inc. provides mobile-based social and entertainment services in the People's Republic of China. The company offers Momo, a mobile application that connects people and facilitates social interactions based on location, interests, and various online recreational activities including, live talent shows, short videos, social games, as well as other video- and audio-based interactive experiences, such as online parties, mobile karaoke and user participated reality shows; Tantan, a social and dating application; and other applications under the Hertz, Soulchill, Duidui, and Tietie names. The company also provides livestream services for various content and activities comprising talent shows, such as singing, dancing, and talk shows, as well as casual chatting, and other forms of interactions between broadcasters and viewers to its platform's users; value-added services; advertising and marketing services; and mobile games. The company was formerly known as Momo Inc. and changed its name to Hello Group Inc. in August 2021. Hello Group Inc. was incorporated in 2011 and is headquartered in Beijing, the People's Republic of China.Read More MOMO Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart MOMO Stock News HeadlinesSeptember 29, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comHello Group Inc. (NASDAQ:MOMO) Receives $13.30 Average Target Price from BrokeragesSeptember 14, 2023 | fool.comHello Group (NASDAQ: MOMO)October 2, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)Buy THIS stock before Taiwan is attacked... If the United States goes to war with another nuclear armed superpower, this could have a devastating impact on your retirement portfolio. Now, even Taiwan's own foreign minister is saying that China is on the cusp of a full scale invasion. But the good news is, if China invades Taiwan, there is a way to protect yourself.September 11, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comIs the Options Market Predicting a Spike in Hello Group (MOMO) Stock?September 11, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comHello Group Inc. (NASDAQ:MOMO) Stock's Been Sliding But Fundamentals Look Decent: Will The Market Correct The Share Price In The Future?September 1, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comHello Group Inc. (NASDAQ:MOMO) Q2 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptAugust 31, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comHello Group Inc. Sponsored ADR (MOMO) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Beat EstimatesAugust 31, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWhy Hello Group Stock Dropped TodayOctober 2, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)Buy THIS stock before Taiwan is attacked... If the United States goes to war with another nuclear armed superpower, this could have a devastating impact on your retirement portfolio. Now, even Taiwan's own foreign minister is saying that China is on the cusp of a full scale invasion. But the good news is, if China invades Taiwan, there is a way to protect yourself.August 31, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comChina's Entertainment Firm, Hello Group, Surpasses Revenue Expectations Amidst User DeclineAugust 31, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comHello Group Inc. Announces Unaudited Financial Results for the Second Quarter of 2023August 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comIs Hello Group Inc. (NASDAQ:MOMO) Potentially Undervalued?August 18, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comHello Group to Report Second Quarter 2023 Results on August 31, 2023August 5, 2023 | seekingalpha.comHello Group: Secular Headwinds Outweigh The Massive Upside PotentialJuly 24, 2023 | msn.comWall Street Analysts Predict a 31.09% Upside in Hello Group Inc. Sponsored ADR (MOMO): Here's What You Should KnowJuly 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comHello Group Inc.'s (NASDAQ:MOMO) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 75% Above Its Share PriceJuly 3, 2023 | stocknews.com3 China Stocks to Buy Before They ReboundJuly 3, 2023 | msn.comBrokers Suggest Investing in Hello Group Inc. Sponsored ADR (MOMO): Read This Before Placing a BetJune 30, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comHello Group Inc. Announces the Results of the Repurchase Right Offer for its 1.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2025June 27, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWith 65% ownership, Hello Group Inc. (NASDAQ:MOMO) boasts of strong institutional backingJune 15, 2023 | msn.comIs It Worth Investing in Hello Group Inc. Sponsored ADR (MOMO) Based on Wall Street's Bullish Views?June 12, 2023 | benzinga.comHello Group's Tantan Welcomes First-Ever ProfitsJune 8, 2023 | msn.comHello Group: Plenty More Upside On The Cards Post Q1 EarningsJune 8, 2023 | msn.comMomo's (MOMO) Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Fall Y/YJune 6, 2023 | msn.comHello Group beats top and bottom line estimates; initiates Q2 outlookJune 5, 2023 | msn.comHello Group Q1 2023 Earnings PreviewJune 5, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comHello Group (MOMO) to Post Q1 Earnings: What's in Store?See More Headlines Receive MOMO Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Hello Group and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address MOMO Company Calendar Last Earnings8/31/2023Today10/02/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)12/14/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ Industry Prepackaged software Sub-IndustryN/A SectorComputer and Technology Current SymbolNASDAQ:MOMO CUSIPN/A CIK1610601 Webwww.immomo.com Phone861057310567FaxN/AEmployees1,705Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$13.30 High Stock Price Forecast$22.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$7.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+86.5%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.60 Research Coverage5 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.28 Trailing P/E Ratio5.57 Forward P/E Ratio4.99 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$215.20 million Net Margins14.53% Pretax Margin18.93% Return on Equity16.70% Return on Assets11.39% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio2.60 Quick Ratio2.60 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$1.84 billion Price / Sales0.73 Cash Flow$1.50 per share Price / Cash Flow4.76 Book Value$10.04 per share Price / Book0.71Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares189,520,000Free Float73,156,000Market Cap$1.35 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.00 13 Stocks Institutional Investors Won't Stop BuyingWhich stocks are major institutional investors including hedge funds and endowments buying in today's market? Click the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of thirteen stocks that institutional investors are buying up as quickly as they can.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Yan Tang (Age 44)Co-Founder, Exec. Chairman & CEO Mr. Li Wang (Age 40)Exec. Director & Pres Mr. Xiaoliang Lei (Age 40)Co-Founder Ms. Hui Peng (Age 44)Chief Financial Officer Ms. Sichuan Zhang (Age 40)COO & Director Ashley JingHead of Investor RelationsMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsOperaNASDAQ:OPRADoceboNASDAQ:DCBOPDF SolutionsNASDAQ:PDFSKingsoft CloudNASDAQ:KCAvid TechnologyNASDAQ:AVIDView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipWolverine Trading LLCSold 6,000 shares on 8/23/2023Ownership: 0.000%Coombe Bender & Co LLCSold 5,588 shares on 8/18/2023Ownership: 0.064%Rockefeller Capital Management L.P.Bought 1,583 shares on 8/15/2023Ownership: 0.008%Walleye Capital LLCBought 200 shares on 8/15/2023Ownership: 0.000%Point72 Asset Management L.P.Bought 2,163 shares on 8/15/2023Ownership: 0.002%View All Institutional Transactions MOMO Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Hello Group stock right now? 5 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Hello Group in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" MOMO shares. View MOMO analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Hello Group's stock price forecast for 2023? 5 Wall Street research analysts have issued 1-year price targets for Hello Group's shares. Their MOMO share price forecasts range from $7.00 to $22.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $13.30 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 86.5% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for MOMO or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have MOMO shares performed in 2023? Hello Group's stock was trading at $8.98 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, MOMO shares have decreased by 20.6% and is now trading at $7.13. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. When is Hello Group's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, December 14th 2023. View our MOMO earnings forecast. How were Hello Group's earnings last quarter? Hello Group Inc. (NASDAQ:MOMO) released its earnings results on Thursday, August, 31st. The information services provider reported $0.39 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.32 by $0.07. The information services provider earned $432.71 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $423.77 million. Hello Group had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 16.70% and a net margin of 14.53%. How often does Hello Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Hello Group? Hello Group declared a -- dividend on Monday, March 20th. Stockholders of record on Friday, April 28th will be given a dividend of $0.70 per share on Monday, May 22nd. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, April 27th. This is a positive change from the stock's previous -- dividend of $0.62. Read our dividend analysis for MOMO. What ETFs hold Hello Group's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Hello Group (NASDAQ:MOMO) stock in their portfolio include Principal Millennial Global Growth ETF (GENY), iShares MSCI China Small-Cap ETF (ECNS), Jacob Forward ETF (JFWD), Amplify International Enhanced Dividend Income ETF (IDVO), iShares Virtual Work and Life Multisector ETF (IWFH), iShares Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Multisector ETF (IRBO), Invesco Golden Dragon China ETF (PGJ) and Fidelity Emerging Markets Multifactor ETF (FDEM). What guidance has Hello Group issued on next quarter's earnings? Hello Group updated its third quarter 2023 earnings guidance on Thursday, August, 31st. The company provided earnings per share guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $414.13 million-$428.42 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $448.34 million. What other stocks do shareholders of Hello Group own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Hello Group investors own include Alibaba Group (BABA), Micron Technology (MU), NVIDIA (NVDA), JD.com (JD), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Intel (INTC), Block (SQ), Baidu (BIDU), Netflix (NFLX) and Bank of America (BAC). When did Hello Group IPO? (MOMO) raised $216 million in an IPO on Thursday, December 11th 2014. The company issued 16,000,000 shares at $12.50-$14.50 per share. Morgan Stanley, Credit Suisse, J.P. Morgan and China Renaissance acted as the underwriters for the IPO. What is Hello Group's stock symbol? Hello Group trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "MOMO." How do I buy shares of Hello Group? Shares of MOMO stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is Hello Group's stock price today? One share of MOMO stock can currently be purchased for approximately $7.13. How much money does Hello Group make? Hello Group (NASDAQ:MOMO) has a market capitalization of $1.35 billion and generates $1.84 billion in revenue each year. The information services provider earns $215.20 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.28 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Hello Group have? The company employs 1,705 workers across the globe. How can I contact Hello Group? Hello Group's mailing address is 20/F BLOCK B TOWER 2 WANGJING SOHO NO.1 FUTONGDONG STREET CHAOYANG DISTRICT, BEIJING F4, 100102. The official website for the company is www.immomo.com. 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