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Hello Group Inc. Announces Unaudited Financial Results for the First Quarter of 2025

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Hello Group (NASDAQ: MOMO) reported Q1 2025 financial results with mixed performance. Total net revenues decreased 1.5% YoY to RMB2,520.8M (US$347.4M), while net income significantly improved to RMB358.0M (US$49.3M) from RMB5.2M in Q1 2024. Overseas revenues showed strong growth, increasing 71.9% YoY to RMB414.6M. However, user metrics declined with Tantan MAUs dropping to 10.7M from 13.7M YoY, and Momo's paying users decreasing to 4.2M from 7.1M. The company declared a special dividend of US$0.30 per ADS and continued its share repurchase program, having bought back 47.8M ADSs at US$6.07 average price. For Q2 2025, Hello Group expects revenues between RMB2.57B-2.67B, projecting a YoY decline of 0.8-4.5%.
Hello Group (NASDAQ: MOMO) ha riportato i risultati finanziari del primo trimestre 2025 con performance contrastanti. I ricavi netti totali sono diminuiti dell'1,5% su base annua, raggiungendo RMB 2.520,8 milioni (US$ 347,4 milioni), mentre l'utile netto è migliorato significativamente a RMB 358,0 milioni (US$ 49,3 milioni) rispetto a RMB 5,2 milioni nel primo trimestre 2024. I ricavi esteri hanno mostrato una forte crescita, aumentando del 71,9% su base annua a RMB 414,6 milioni. Tuttavia, i dati sugli utenti sono calati: gli utenti attivi mensili (MAU) di Tantan sono scesi a 10,7 milioni da 13,7 milioni su base annua, e gli utenti paganti di Momo sono diminuiti a 4,2 milioni da 7,1 milioni. La società ha dichiarato un dividendo speciale di 0,30 dollari per ADS e ha proseguito il programma di riacquisto azionario, riacquistando 47,8 milioni di ADS a un prezzo medio di 6,07 dollari. Per il secondo trimestre 2025, Hello Group prevede ricavi tra RMB 2,57 miliardi e 2,67 miliardi, con una flessione prevista su base annua tra lo 0,8% e il 4,5%.
Hello Group (NASDAQ: MOMO) reportó resultados financieros del primer trimestre de 2025 con un desempeño mixto. Los ingresos netos totales disminuyeron un 1,5% interanual hasta RMB 2.520,8 millones (US$ 347,4 millones), mientras que la utilidad neta mejoró significativamente a RMB 358,0 millones (US$ 49,3 millones) desde RMB 5,2 millones en el primer trimestre de 2024. Los ingresos en el extranjero mostraron un fuerte crecimiento, aumentando un 71,9% interanual hasta RMB 414,6 millones. Sin embargo, las métricas de usuarios disminuyeron: los usuarios activos mensuales (MAU) de Tantan bajaron a 10,7 millones desde 13,7 millones interanual, y los usuarios que pagan de Momo disminuyeron a 4,2 millones desde 7,1 millones. La compañía declaró un dividendo especial de US$ 0,30 por ADS y continuó con su programa de recompra de acciones, habiendo recomprado 47,8 millones de ADS a un precio promedio de US$ 6,07. Para el segundo trimestre de 2025, Hello Group espera ingresos entre RMB 2,57 mil millones y 2,67 mil millones, proyectando una caída interanual de entre 0,8% y 4,5%.
Hello Group(NASDAQ: MOMO)는 2025년 1분기 실적을 발표하며 혼재된 성과를 보였습니다. 총 순매출은 전년 동기 대비 1.5% 감소한 RMB 2,520.8백만(미화 3억4,740만 달러)을 기록했으나, 순이익은 2024년 1분기 RMB 5.2백만에서 크게 개선되어 RMB 358.0백만(미화 4,930만 달러)에 달했습니다. 해외 매출은 강한 성장세를 보이며 전년 동기 대비 71.9% 증가한 RMB 414.6백만을 기록했습니다. 그러나 사용자 지표는 하락했는데, Tantan의 월간 활성 사용자(MAU)는 1,370만 명에서 1,070만 명으로 줄었고, Momo의 유료 사용자는 710만 명에서 420만 명으로 감소했습니다. 회사는 ADS당 미화 0.30달러의 특별 배당을 선언했으며, 평균 가격 6.07달러에 4,780만 ADS를 재매입하는 주식 환매 프로그램도 계속 진행 중입니다. 2025년 2분기에는 매출이 RMB 25.7억에서 26.7억 사이로 예상되며, 전년 대비 0.8%에서 4.5% 감소할 것으로 전망됩니다.
Hello Group (NASDAQ : MOMO) a publié des résultats financiers du premier trimestre 2025 marqués par des performances mitigées. Les revenus nets totaux ont diminué de 1,5 % en glissement annuel pour atteindre 2,520.8 millions de RMB (347,4 millions de dollars US), tandis que le bénéfice net s’est nettement amélioré à 358,0 millions de RMB (49,3 millions de dollars US) contre 5,2 millions de RMB au premier trimestre 2024. Les revenus à l’étranger ont connu une forte croissance, augmentant de 71,9 % en glissement annuel pour atteindre 414,6 millions de RMB. Cependant, les indicateurs utilisateurs ont baissé : les utilisateurs actifs mensuels (MAU) de Tantan sont passés de 13,7 millions à 10,7 millions en un an, et les utilisateurs payants de Momo ont diminué de 7,1 millions à 4,2 millions. La société a déclaré un dividende spécial de 0,30 $ par ADS et a poursuivi son programme de rachat d’actions, ayant racheté 47,8 millions d’ADS à un prix moyen de 6,07 $. Pour le deuxième trimestre 2025, Hello Group prévoit des revenus compris entre 2,57 et 2,67 milliards de RMB, anticipant une baisse annuelle de 0,8 à 4,5 %.
Hello Group (NASDAQ: MOMO) meldete gemischte Ergebnisse für das erste Quartal 2025. Die gesamten Nettoumsätze sanken im Jahresvergleich um 1,5 % auf RMB 2.520,8 Mio. (347,4 Mio. US$), während der Nettogewinn sich deutlich auf RMB 358,0 Mio. (49,3 Mio. US$) verbesserte, verglichen mit RMB 5,2 Mio. im ersten Quartal 2024. Die Auslandserlöse wuchsen stark und stiegen im Jahresvergleich um 71,9 % auf RMB 414,6 Mio. Allerdings gingen die Nutzerzahlen zurück: Die monatlich aktiven Nutzer (MAUs) von Tantan sanken von 13,7 Mio. auf 10,7 Mio. im Jahresvergleich, und die zahlenden Nutzer von Momo verringerten sich von 7,1 Mio. auf 4,2 Mio. Das Unternehmen erklärte eine Sonderdividende von 0,30 US$ pro ADS und setzte sein Aktienrückkaufprogramm fort, wobei 47,8 Mio. ADS zu einem durchschnittlichen Preis von 6,07 US$ zurückgekauft wurden. Für das zweite Quartal 2025 erwartet Hello Group Umsätze zwischen RMB 2,57 Mrd. und 2,67 Mrd., was einem Rückgang von 0,8 bis 4,5 % im Jahresvergleich entspricht.
Positive
  • Net income increased significantly to RMB358.0M from RMB5.2M YoY
  • Overseas revenues grew 71.9% YoY to RMB414.6M
  • Special cash dividend of US$0.30 per ADS declared and paid
  • Ongoing share repurchase program with US$194.8M remaining
  • Strong cost reduction and efficiency improvements in mainland PRC business
Negative
  • Total net revenues decreased 1.5% YoY
  • Tantan MAUs declined to 10.7M from 13.7M YoY
  • Momo paying users dropped to 4.2M from 7.1M YoY
  • Q2 2025 guidance projects revenue decline of 0.8-4.5% YoY
  • Soft consumer sentiment among top users in current macro environment

Insights

Hello Group shows dramatic profit growth despite user decline; overseas expansion offsets domestic weakness with 72% revenue growth.

Hello Group's Q1 2025 results reveal a remarkable profit transformation despite ongoing user challenges. Net income surged to RMB358 million from just RMB5.2 million in Q1 2024—a 6,785% increase. This extraordinary bottom-line improvement occurred despite a slight 1.5% revenue decline to RMB2.52 billion.

The company's geographic revenue mix is undergoing a significant shift. While mainland China revenue fell 9.2%, overseas revenue surged 71.9% to RMB414.6 million, now representing 16.4% of total revenue, up from 9.4% a year ago. This international acceleration, driven by the Soulchill brand and new apps, is creating a crucial growth engine as domestic operations struggle.

The profit surge stems primarily from substantial tax efficiency improvements. Q1 2024 included a one-time RMB448.6 million withholding tax related to historical earnings, which didn't recur. Normalized operations show a more modest profit trajectory, with operating income actually declining 35% year-over-year.

User metrics show concerning trends across both major platforms. Tantan's MAUs dropped 21.9% to 10.7 million, while Momo's paying users fell 40.8% to 4.2 million. Tantan's paying users declined 27.3%. These substantial user losses raise questions about long-term revenue sustainability despite current profit optimization.

The company continues prioritizing shareholder returns through a $0.30/ADS special dividend and ongoing share repurchases ($291.3 million to date), reflecting confidence in cash generation despite growth challenges. With RMB12.79 billion in cash reserves, the company maintains substantial financial flexibility despite a 13.2% reduction in cash since December 2024.

BEIJING, June 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hello Group Inc. (NASDAQ: MOMO) ("Hello Group" or the "Company"), a leading player in Asia's online social and entertainment space, today announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter of 2025.  

First Quarter of 2025 Highlights

  • Net revenues decreased by 1.5% year over year to RMB2,520.8 million (US$347.4 million*) in the first quarter of 2025.
  • Net revenues from overseas increased by 71.9% year over year to RMB414.6 million (US$57.1 million) in the first quarter of 2025.
  • Net income attributable to Hello Group Inc. increased to RMB358.0 million (US$49.3 million) in the first quarter of 2025, from RMB5.2 million in the same period of 2024.
  • Non-GAAP net income attributable to Hello Group Inc. (note 1) increased to RMB403.8 million (US$55.6 million) in the first quarter of 2025, from RMB59.9 million in the same period of 2024. 
  • Diluted net income per American Depositary Share ("ADS") was RMB2.07 (US$0.29) in the first quarter of 2025, compared to RMB0.03 in the same period of 2024. 
  • Non-GAAP diluted net income per ADS (note 1) was RMB2.34 (US$0.32) in the first quarter of 2025, compared to RMB0.31 in the same period of 2024.
  • Monthly Active Users ("MAU") on Tantan app were 10.7 million in March 2025, compared to 13.7 million in March 2024.
  • For the Momo app total paying users was 4.2 million for the first quarter of 2025, compared to 7.1 million for the same period last year. Tantan had 0.8 million paying users for the first quarter of 2025 compared to 1.1 million from the year ago period.

 

* This press release contains translations of certain Renminbi amounts into U.S. dollars at specified rate solely for the convenience of readers. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from Renminbi to U.S. dollars, in this press release, were made at a rate of RMB7.2567 to US$1.00, the effective noon buying rate for March 31, 2025 as set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board.

"Q1 marked a strong start to 2025," commented Yan Tang, Chairman and CEO of Hello Group. "Our mainland PRC businesses continue to deliver solid profits, thanks to our ongoing efforts in cost reduction and efficiency improvement, as well as gradual stabilization of external factors. Meanwhile, our overseas business growth has accelerated, driven by further localization of existing products and the initial monetization of new apps. We expect the overseas products to make an increasingly meaningful contribution to the Group's financials in the coming quarters."

First Quarter of 2025 Financial Results

Net revenues

Total net revenues were RMB2,520.8 million (US$347.4 million) in the first quarter of 2025, a decrease of 1.5% from RMB2,560.4 million in the first quarter of 2024.

Starting from the first quarter of 2025, the Company combined the live video service and value-added services lines, which are now collectively referred to as value-added services. This change reflects the increasing convergence of the two business lines in terms of user mentality and product format. The combined reporting more accurately reflects user behavior and spending across the Company's social entertainment ecosystem. Additionally, the Company consolidated mobile marketing services, mobile games and other services, which are now collectively reported under "other services."

Value-added service revenues mainly include virtual gift revenues from various audio, video and text- based scenarios, and membership subscription revenues. Total value-added service revenues were RMB2,489.9 million (US$343.1 million) in the first quarter of 2025, a decrease of 1.7% from RMB2,532.9 million during the same period of 2024. The decrease was primarily due to a soft consumer sentiment among top users in the current macro environment of Momo app, and to a lesser extent, the decline in Tantan's paying users which was in turn due to the decline in user base. The decrease was partially offset by the rapid revenue growth from our overseas apps, driven by the strong performance of the relatively established brand--Soulchill and the monetization of a collection of new apps.

Other services revenues were RMB30.9 million (US$4.3 million) in the first quarter of 2025, compared to RMB27.5 million during the same period of 2024.

Net revenues from Chinese mainland decreased from RMB2,319.2 million in the first quarter of 2024 to RMB2,106.2 million (US$290.2 million) in the first quarter of 2025, primarily due to the decrease in net revenues from Momo app and Tantan app. Net revenues from overseas increased from RMB241.2 million in the first quarter of 2024 to RMB414.6 million (US$57.1 million) in the first quarter of 2025, driven by the growth of Souchill and incremental revenue from emerging brands.

Cost and expenses

Cost and expenses were RMB2,234.5 million (US$307.9 million) in the first quarter of 2025, an increase of 5.4% from RMB2,120.0 million in the first quarter of 2024. The increase was primarily attributable to: (a) an increase in revenue sharing with virtual gift recipients for overseas apps, which was partially offset by a decrease in revenue sharing with broadcasters on Momo apps; and (b) an increase in sales and marketing expenses related to the promotion of overseas apps, partially offset by a decrease in Tantan's marketing and promotional expense due to our continuous initiatives to control cost and optimize Tantan's channel marketing strategy.

Non-GAAP cost and expenses (note 1) were RMB2,188.8 million (US$301.6 million) in the first quarter of 2025, compared to RMB2,065.3 million during the same period of 2024.

Income from operations

Income from operations was RMB299.5 million (US$41.3 million) in the first quarter of 2025, compared to RMB460.3 million during the same period of 2024.

Non-GAAP income from operations (note 1) was RMB345.3 million (US$47.6 million) in the first quarter of 2025, compared to RMB515.0 million during the same period of 2024.  

Income tax expenses

Income tax expenses were RMB70.4 million (US$9.7 million) in the first quarter of 2025, compared to RMB557.6 million in the first quarter of 2024. The decrease in income tax expenses was primarily due to the accrual in the first quarter of 2024 of withholding income tax of RMB448.6 million associated with historical undistributed earnings generated by our wholly-foreign owned enterprise.

Net income

Net income was RMB358.5 million (US$49.4 million) in the first quarter of 2025, compared to RMB5.2 million during the same period of 2024.

Non-GAAP net income (note 1) was RMB404.3 million (US$55.7 million) in the first quarter of 2025, compared to RMB59.9 million during the same period of 2024.

Net income attributable to Hello Group Inc.

Net income attributable to Hello Group Inc. was RMB358.0 million (US$49.3 million) in the first quarter of 2025, compared to RMB5.2 million during the same period of 2024.

Non-GAAP net income (note 1) attributable to Hello Group Inc. was RMB403.8 million (US$55.6 million) in the first quarter of 2025, compared to RMB59.9 million during the same period of 2024.

Net income per ADS

Diluted net income per ADS was RMB2.07 (US$0.29) in the first quarter of 2025, compared to RMB0.03 in the first quarter of 2024.

Non-GAAP diluted net income per ADS (note 1) was RMB2.34 (US$0.32) in the first quarter of 2025, compared to RMB0.31 in the first quarter of 2024.

Cash and cash flow

As of March 31, 2025, the Company's cash, cash equivalents, short-term deposits, long-term deposits, short-term restricted cash and long-term restricted cash totaled RMB12,785.9 million (US$1,761.9 million), compared to RMB14,728.5 million as of December 31, 2024.

Net cash provided by operating activities in the first quarter of 2025 was RMB239.7 million (US$33.0 million), compared to RMB400.2 million in the first quarter of 2024.

Change in Segment Reporting

Effective from the first quarter of 2025, the Company implemented the strategic decision to integrate the operations of Momo, Tantan, and QOOL into a unified business structure, and as a result, changed its segment disclosure from three operating segments to a single operating segment. This change reflects the Company's strategic focus and aligns with the financial information that the Company's chief operating decision maker currently receives and uses to allocate resources and assess performance of the Company. Prior period segment information has been retrospectively revised to conform to the current presentation.

Recent Development

Payment of a special cash dividend

In March 2025, Hello Group's board of directors declared a special cash dividend in the amount of US$0.30 per ADS, or US$0.15 per ordinary share. The cash dividend was paid in April 2025 to shareholders of record at the close of business on April 11, 2025. The aggregate amount of cash dividends paid was US$47.9 million.

Share repurchase program

As of June, 5, 2025, the Company has repurchased 47.8 million ADSs for US$291.3 million on the open market under Share Repurchase Program announced on June 7, 2022 and amended on March 14, 2024 and March 12, 2025, at an average purchase price of US$6.07 per ADS. The remaining size of the program is USD $194.8 million.

Business Outlook

For the second quarter of 2025, the Company expects total net revenues to be between RMB2.57 billion to RMB2.67 billion, representing a decrease of 4.5% to 0.8% year over year. This forecast reflects the Company's current and preliminary views on the market and operational conditions, which are subject to change.

Note 1: Non-GAAP measures

To supplement our consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), we, Hello Group, use various non-GAAP financial measures that are adjusted from the most comparable GAAP results to exclude share-based compensation and amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions, and such adjustments has no impact on income tax.

Reconciliations of our non-GAAP financial measures to our U.S. GAAP financial measures are shown in tables at the end of this earnings release, which provide more details about the non-GAAP financial measures.

Our non-GAAP financial information is provided as additional information to help investors compare business trends among different reporting periods on a consistent basis and to enhance investors' overall understanding of the historical and current financial performance of our continuing operations and our prospects for the future. Our non-GAAP financial information should be considered in addition to results prepared in accordance with GAAP, but should not be considered a substitute for or superior to the GAAP results. In addition, our calculation of the non-GAAP financial measures may be different from the calculation used by other companies, and therefore comparability may be limited.

Our non-GAAP information (including non-GAAP cost and operating expenses, income from operations, net income, net income attributable to Hello Group Inc., and diluted net income per ADS) is adjusted from the most comparable GAAP results to exclude share-based compensation and amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions, and such adjustments has no impact on income tax. A limitation of using these non-GAAP financial measures is that share-based compensation and amortization of intangible assets from business acquisitions have been and will continue to be for the foreseeable future significant recurring expenses in our results of operations. We compensate for such limitation by providing reconciliations of our non-GAAP measures to our U.S. GAAP measures. Please see the reconciliation tables at the end of this earnings release.

Conference Call

Hello Group's management will host an earnings conference call on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time (8:00 p.m. Beijing / Hong Kong Time on June 5, 2025).

Participants can register for the conference call by navigating to:

https://s1.c-conf.com/diamondpass/10047425-78qg9r.html.

Upon registration, each participant will receive details for the conference call, including dial-in numbers, conference call passcode and a unique access PIN. Please dial in 10 minutes before the call is scheduled to begin.

A telephone replay of the call will be available after the conclusion of the conference call through June 12, 2025. The dial-in details for the replay are as follows:

U.S. / Canada: 1-855-883-1031

Hong Kong: 800-930-639
Passcode: 10047425

Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Investor Relations section of Hello Group's website at https://ir.hellogroup.com.

About Hello Group Inc.

We are a leading player in Asia's online social networking space. Through Momo, Tantan and other properties within our product portfolio, we enable users to discover new relationships, expand their social connections and build meaningful interactions. Momo is a mobile application that connects people and facilitates social interactions based on location, interests and a variety of online recreational activities. Tantan, which was added into our family of applications through acquisition in May 2018, is a leading social and dating application. Tantan is designed to help its users find and establish romantic connections as well as meet interesting people. Starting from 2019, we have incubated a number of other new apps, such as Hertz, Soulchill, and Duidui, which target more niche markets and more selective demographics.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

Hello Group Inc.

Investor Relations
Phone: +86-10-5731-0538
Email: ir@hellogroup.com

Christensen

In China
Ms. Xiaoyan Su
Phone: +86-10-5900-1548
E-mail: Xiaoyan.Su@christensencomms.com

In U.S.

Ms. Linda Bergkamp
Phone: +1-480-614-3004
Email: linda.bergkamp@christensencomms.com

Safe Harbor Statement

This news release contains "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include but are not limited to our management quotes, our financial outlook for the second quarter of 2025, as well as the amount of, timing, methods and funding sources for repurchases of our shares under the share repurchase program.

Our forward-looking statements are not historical facts but instead represent only our belief regarding expected results and events, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and outside of our control. Our actual results and other circumstances may differ, possibly materially, from the anticipated results and events indicated in these forward-looking statements. Announced results for the first quarter of 2025 are preliminary, unaudited and subject to audit adjustment. In addition, we may not meet our financial outlook for the second quarter of 2025 and may be unable to grow our business in the manner planned. We may also modify our strategy for growth.  Moreover, there are other risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ from what we currently anticipate, including those relating to our ability to retain and grow our user base, our ability to attract and retain sufficiently trained professionals to support our operations, our ability to anticipate and develop new services and enhance existing services to meet the demand of our users or customers, the market price of the Company's stock prevailing from time to time, the nature of other investment opportunities presented to the Company from time to time, the Company's cash flows from operations, general economic conditions, and other factors.  For additional information on these and other important factors that could adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, and prospects, please see our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of the press release. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date of this release, except as required by law. Such information speaks only as of the date of this release.          

 

 

Hello Group Inc.

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations

(All amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)


Three months



Ended March 31




2024


2025


2025




RMB


RMB


US$



Net revenues(i):








Value-added service

2,532,917


2,489,902


343,118



Other services

27,503


30,933


4,262



Total net revenues

2,560,420


2,520,835


347,380



Cost and expenses:








Cost of revenues

(1,503,008)


(1,569,074)


(216,224)



Research and development

(192,191)


(195,769)


(26,978)



Sales and marketing

(293,431)


(329,178)


(45,362)



General and administrative

(131,381)


(140,511)


(19,363)



Total cost and expenses

(2,120,011)


(2,234,532)


(307,927)



Other operating income, net

19,906


13,182


1,817



Income from operations

460,315


299,485


41,270



Interest income

121,107


120,338


16,583



Interest expense

(23,698)


(30,659)


(4,225)



Other gain or loss, net

(9,245)


-


-



Income before income tax and share of income on equity method
investments

548,479


389,164


53,628



Income tax expenses

(557,613)


(70,406)


(9,702)



(Loss) income before share of income on equity method
investments

(9,134)


318,758


43,926



Share of income on equity method investments

14,318


39,731


5,475



Net income 

5,184


358,489


49,401



Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interest

-


495


68



Net income attributable to the shareholders of Hello Group Inc.

5,184


357,994


49,333



Net income per share attributable to ordinary shareholders








Basic

0.01


1.05


0.15



Diluted

0.01


1.04


0.14



Weighted average shares used in calculating net income per ordinary
share








Basic

374,650,649


339,405,347


339,405,347



Diluted

389,278,806


345,905,274


345,905,274



















(i) The following table presents revenues by geographic area based on the addresses of our customers of our users:





















Three months


  Ended March 31



2024


2025


2025




RMB


RMB


US$



Chinese mainland

2,319,223


2,106,233


290,247



Overseas

241,197


414,602


57,133



Total

2,560,420


2,520,835


347,380



 

 

 

Hello Group Inc.

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income

(All amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)





Three months




Ended March 31





2024


2025


2025





RMB


RMB


US$




Net income 

5,184


358,489


49,401




Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:









Foreign currency translation adjustment

54,894


(43,338)


(5,972)




Comprehensive income 

60,078


315,151


43,429




Less: comprehensive income (loss) attributed to the non-controlling
interest

3,084


(599)


(83)




Comprehensive income attributable to Hello Group Inc.

56,994


315,750


43,512




 

 

 

Hello Group Inc.

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(All amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)


December 31


March 31


March 31


2024


2025


2025

RMB

RMB


US$

Assets






Current assets






Cash and cash equivalents

4,122,659


5,381,833


741,636

Short-term deposits

2,026,245


762,835


105,121

Restricted cash

4,566,477


2,637,531


363,461

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of RMB12,433 and
RMB17,427 as of December 31, 2024 and March 31, 2025, respectively

192,317


222,213


30,622

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

1,104,172


1,099,969


151,580

Total current assets

12,011,870


10,104,381


1,392,420

Long-term deposits

3,059,860


3,051,340


420,486

Long-term restricted cash

953,285


952,391


131,243

Right-of-use assets, net

252,169


216,054


29,773

Property and equipment, net

897,036


916,423


126,286

Intangible assets, net

86,661


191,927


26,448

Rental deposits

13,280


13,387


1,845

Long-term investments

825,533


863,342


118,972

Other non-current assets

110,960


133,420


18,386

Deferred tax assets

36,066


35,726


4,923

Goodwill

136,250


249,412


34,370

Total assets

18,382,970


16,727,803


2,305,152

Liabilities and equity






Current liabilities






Accounts payable

615,254


619,824


85,414

Deferred revenue

427,702


437,351


60,269

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

704,410


652,234


89,880

Lease liabilities due within one year

141,971


127,765


17,606

Income tax payable

157,057


56,565


7,795

Deferred consideration in connection with business acquisitions-current

28,027


27,863


3,840

Convertible Senior Notes-current

20,191


20,090


2,768

Dividends payable

-


347,403


47,873

Long-term borrowings, current portion

1,938,385


1,939,245


267,235

Short-term borrowings

2,365,535


675,000


93,017

Total current liabilities

6,398,532


4,903,340


675,697

Deferred consideration in connection with business acquisitions-non current

65,694


65,310


9,000

Lease liabilities

115,105


92,338


12,725

Deferred tax liabilities

241,915


254,530


35,075

Long-term borrowings

-


3,227


445

Other non-current liabilities

129,051


143,552


19,782

Total liabilities

6,950,297


5,462,297


752,724

Shareholder's equity (ii)

11,432,673


11,265,506


1,552,428

Total liabilities and shareholder's equity

18,382,970


16,727,803


2,305,152







(ii): As of March 31, 2025, the number of ordinary shares outstanding was 321,338,936.





 

 

 

Hello Group Inc.

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

(All amounts in thousands, except share and per share data)


Three months




Ended March 31




2024


2025


2025




RMB


RMB


US$



Cash flows from operating activities:








Net income 

5,184


358,489


49,401



Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:








Depreciation of property and equipment

14,310


12,391


1,708



Amortization of intangible assets

1,279


6,191


853



Share-based compensation

54,670


40,860


5,631



Share of income on equity method investments

(14,318)


(39,731)


(5,475)



Returns on investments

-


508


70



Loss on long-term investments

9,245


-


-



Gain or loss on disposal of property and equipment

258


(102)


(14)



Provision of loss on receivable and other assets

1,776


5,405


745



Changes in operating assets and liabilities:








Accounts receivable

10,980


(19,144)


(2,638)



Prepaid expenses and other current assets

(9,677)


11,375


1,568



Rental deposits

(802)


(110)


(15)



Deferred tax assets

(2,498)


340


47



Other non-current assets

(7,597)


35,046


4,829



Accounts payable

(17,454)


(13,543)


(1,866)



Income tax payable

6,036


(100,979)


(13,915)



Deferred revenue

16,674


9,035


1,245



Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

(56,800)


(70,983)


(9,782)



Deferred tax liabilities

365,011


12,713


1,752



Other non-current liabilities

23,893


(8,040)


(1,108)



Net cash provided by operating activities

400,170


239,721


33,036



Cash flows from investing activities:








Purchase of property and equipment

(44,176)


(27,814)


(3,833)



Payment for business acquisition

-


(194,390)


(26,788)



Cash received on maturity of short-term deposits

300,000


1,107,245


152,582



Purchase of long-term deposits

(718,860)


-


-



Cash received on maturity of long-term deposits

718,860


150,000


20,671



Cash received from sales of long-term investment

2,000


-


-



Loan to a third-party company

-


(27,478)


(3,787)



Other investing activities

385


192


26



Net cash provided by investing activities

258,209


1,007,755


138,871



Cash flows from financing activities:








Proceeds from exercise of share options

11


2


-



Repurchase of ordinary shares

(112,261)


(201,529)


(27,771)



Proceeds from short-term borrowings

1,331,635


-


-



Repayment of short-term borrowings

(215)


(1,690,535)


(232,962)



Repayment of long-term borrowings

-


(395)


(54)



Net cash provided (used in) by financing activities

1,219,170


(1,892,457)


(260,787)



Effect of exchange rate changes

20,814


(25,685)


(3,541)



Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 

1,898,363


(670,666)


(92,421)



Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the beginning of period

8,282,912


9,642,421


1,328,761



Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the end of period

10,181,275


8,971,755


1,236,340



 

 

 

Hello Group Inc.

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP financial measures to comparable GAAP measures

(All amounts in thousands, except per share data)








1.



Reconciliation of Non-GAAP cost and operating expenses, income from operations, and net income to comparable GAAP measures.








Three months


Three months


Three months

Ended March 31, 2024


Ended March 31, 2025


Ended March 31, 2025


GAAP

Share-based
compensation

Non-GAAP


GAAP

Amortization of
intangible assets
from business
acquisitions

Share-based
compensation

Non-GAAP


GAAP

Amortization of
intangible assets
from business
acquisitions

Share-based
compensation

Non-GAAP

RMB

RMB

RMB

RMB

RMB

RMB

RMB

US$

US$

US$

US$

Cost of revenues

(1,503,008)

1,882

(1,501,126)


(1,569,074)

1,263

1,774

(1,566,037)


(216,224)

174

244

(215,806)

Research and development

(192,191)

8,786

(183,405)


(195,769)

859

9,060

(185,850)


(26,978)

118

1,249

(25,611)

Sales and marketing

(293,431)

6,117

(287,314)


(329,178)

2,790

4,311

(322,077)


(45,362)

384

594

(44,384)

General and administrative

(131,381)

37,885

(93,496)


(140,511)

-

25,715

(114,796)


(19,363)

-

3,544

(15,819)

Cost and operating expenses

(2,120,011)

54,670

(2,065,341)


(2,234,532)

4,912

40,860

(2,188,760)


(307,927)

676

5,631

(301,620)

Income from operations

460,315

54,670

514,985


299,485

4,912

40,860

345,257


41,270

676

5,631

47,577

Net income attributable to Hello Group Inc.

5,184

54,670

59,854


357,994

4,912

40,860

403,766


49,333

676

5,631

55,640

 

 

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