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Dec 31, 2024

Hello Group Q4 2024 Earnings Report

Hello Group reported a decline in revenue and profitability in Q4 2024, with net income decreasing 58.6% year-over-year.

Key Takeaways

Hello Group experienced a 12.2% YoY revenue decline in Q4 2024, with net income dropping to $25.6 million from $61.9 million in Q4 2023. The company's live video and value-added service revenues both fell due to product adjustments and a weaker macroeconomic environment. Non-GAAP net income also decreased 55.2% YoY, despite cost optimizations.

Total revenue decreased 12.2% YoY to $361.2 million.

Live video service revenue declined 17.0% YoY to $173.3 million.

Net income dropped to $25.6 million from $61.9 million in Q4 2023.

Non-GAAP net income fell 55.2% YoY to $31.6 million.

Total Revenue
$361M
Previous year: $415M
-13.1%
EPS
$0.18
Previous year: $0.37
-51.4%
Gross Margin
60.7%
Previous year: 64.7%
-6.2%
Adjusted Operating Income
$38.4M
Previous year: $93.6M
-59.0%
Adjusted Net Income
$31.6M
Previous year: $72.5M
-56.4%
Gross Profit
$137M
Previous year: $171M
-19.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$2.02B
Previous year: $973M
+107.4%
Free Cash Flow
$55.8M
Previous year: $12.3M
+355.2%
Total Assets
$2.52B
Previous year: $2.29B
+10.1%

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Forward Guidance

Hello Group expects revenue to continue declining in Q1 2025, with a projected decrease of 6.3% to 2.4% YoY, reflecting macroeconomic challenges and shifts in user engagement.

Positive Outlook

  • Expected revenue of $328M-$342M in Q1 2025.
  • Continued cost optimizations to improve profitability.
  • Strong balance sheet with $2.02 billion in cash reserves.
  • Strategic investments in standalone apps for future growth.
  • Special dividend of $0.30 per ADS announced.

Challenges Ahead

  • Revenue expected to decline 6.3% to 2.4% YoY in Q1 2025.
  • Live video service revenue continues to decline.
  • User engagement on Tantan has weakened.
  • Paying users on Momo and Tantan have decreased.
  • Macroeconomic headwinds impacting consumer spending.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income