Hello Group (MOMO) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Hello Group (NASDAQ: MOMO) is a Beijing-based technology company specializing in mobile social networking and interactive entertainment services. Originating with the launch of its flagship Momo app in 2011, the company has since evolved its platform into a multifaceted ecosystem that includes live video streaming, social discovery tools, short-form video offerings and dating services. Through its suite of products, Hello Group connects millions of users, facilitating real-time interaction, content creation and community engagement.

The company’s primary revenue streams stem from value-added services such as virtual gifting, membership subscriptions, premium features and digital advertising placements. Hello Group’s live streaming platform enables content creators to monetize fan interactions through in-app purchases, while its social discovery functions leverage location-based matching and algorithmic recommendations to introduce users to new connections and communities. In 2018, Hello Group expanded its portfolio by acquiring Tantan, a leading dating application in China, strengthening its position in the online matchmaking market.

Since its initial public offering on the NASDAQ in December 2014, Hello Group has pursued steady growth through product innovation and strategic partnerships. The company invests in artificial intelligence and big data technologies to enhance user experience, improve content moderation and personalize recommendations. Its offerings are primarily targeted at mainland Chinese consumers, though certain services such as Tantan maintain a global footprint and support multilingual functionality.

Under the leadership of co-founders and executives with deep expertise in technology and media, Hello Group continues to refine its mobile social platforms. Headquartered in Beijing, the company operates R&D centers across China and employs a cross-functional team dedicated to research, development and community safety. As it navigates the evolving digital landscape, Hello Group remains focused on expanding its interactive entertainment ecosystem and delivering engaging experiences to its user base.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $8.50 to $8.57
• 50-Day Range: $5.88 to $8.78
• 52-Week Range: $5.12 to $8.94
• Volume: 623,939 shs
• Average Volume: 1.23 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $1.03 billion
• P/E Ratio: 6.55
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $9.00
• Consensus Rating: Hold

Hello Group Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Hello Group scored higher than 56% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 354th out of 657 stocks in the computer and technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 1.1 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

Hello Group has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.25, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and 1 sell rating.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Hello Group has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 3.8 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 19.18%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Hello Group are expected to grow by 19.18% in the coming year, from $0.73 to $0.87 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Hello Group is 6.55, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.66.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Hello Group is 6.55, 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 37.16.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Hello Group has a P/B Ratio of 0.79. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.62% of the float of Hello Group has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Hello Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.5, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Hello Group has recently increased by 8.22%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Hello Group does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Hello Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.62% of the float of Hello Group has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Hello Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.5, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Hello Group has recently increased by 8.22%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.4 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.39

News Sentiment

Hello Group has a news sentiment score of 0.39. 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 lower news sentiment than the 0.66 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Hello Group this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

8 people have searched for MOMO on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 60% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

2 people have added Hello Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Hello Group insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

61.40% 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 Institutions

50.96% of the stock of Hello Group is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

MOMO Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have MOMO shares performed this year?

Hello Group's stock was trading at $7.71 at the start of the year. Since then, MOMO shares have increased by 10.4% and is now trading at $8.51.

How were Hello Group's earnings last quarter?

Hello Group Inc. Sponsored ADR (NASDAQ:MOMO) announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, September, 3rd. The information services provider reported $2.38 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.25 by $2.13. The business's quarterly revenue was down 14.2% compared to the same quarter last year.
Read the conference call transcript.

When did Hello Group IPO?

Hello Group (MOMO) raised $216 million in an IPO on Thursday, December 11th 2014. The company issued 16,000,000 shares at a price of $12.50-$14.50 per share. Morgan Stanley, Credit Suisse, J.P. Morgan and China Renaissance served as the underwriters for the IPO.

Who are Hello Group's major shareholders?

Hello Group's top institutional investors include Swedbank AB (0.03%), Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management Company Ltd (0.01%) and Parallel Advisors LLC.
View institutional ownership trends.

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 Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Hello Group own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Hello Group investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), Alibaba Group (BABA), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Micron Technology (MU), Tesla (TSLA) and Intel (INTC).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 9/03/2024
• Record date for 4/30 Dividend: 4/11/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 4/30 Dividend: 4/11/2025
• Dividend Payable: 4/30/2025
• Today: 7/10/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 9/02/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: INTERNET SOFTWARE
• Sub-Industry: Computer Software
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:MOMO
• CIK: 1610601
• Web: www.immomo.com
• Phone: 861057310567
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 1,390
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Hello Group: $9.00
• High Price Target: $13.00
• Low Price Target: $7.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +5.8%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.25
• Research Coverage: 4 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $1.30
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 6.55
• Forward P/E Ratio: 11.66
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $142.42 million
• Net Margins: 9.36%
• Pretax Margin: 8.76%
• Return on Equity: 15.51%
• Return on Assets: 9.95%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 2.06
• Quick Ratio: 2.06

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $1.45 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.71
• Cash Flow: $1.01 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 8.46
• Book Value: $10.81 per share
• Price / Book: 0.79

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 120,490,000
• Free Float: 46,508,000
• Market Cap: $1.03 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.43