Sound Group Inc. Stock Price, News & Analysis

Sound Group (NASDAQ: SOGP) announced that Founder, CEO and Chairman Jinnan (Marco) Lai purchased company shares in the open market on Oct 15, 2025.

Mr. Lai said the accelerating development and expanding global applications of Voice AI increase Sound Group’s growth potential and that his personal purchase reflects strong confidence in the company’s long-term strategy. He also indicated he intends to continue purchasing shares in the open market when appropriate, subject to the company’s insider trading policy and applicable securities laws.

Sound Group (NASDAQ:SOGP) announced completion and cancellation of all 951,252 ADSs repurchased under its US$4.0 million buyback program approved in June 2025. The Company repurchased a total of 951,252 ADSs for US$3,999,984.99 (excluding transaction expenses) and has cancelled those ADSs effective October 7, 2025. After cancellation, issued and outstanding shares are approximately 832,000,000 ordinary shares, equivalent to 4.16 million ADSs. Management said the repurchase used nearly all allotted funds, is intended to enhance earnings per share, and that the Company has completed both its repurchase and cash dividend programs while remaining focused on returning value to shareholders.

Sound Group (NASDAQ: SOGP), a global audio-centric social and entertainment company, has announced key dates for its previously declared special cash dividend. The company will distribute a special dividend of US$0.005 per ordinary share (US$1.00 per ADS) on September 30, 2025.

Due to the dividend's size exceeding 25% of the ADS price, Nasdaq has set October 1, 2025 as the ex-dividend date. The record date is September 15, 2025. Importantly, trades executed before October 1, 2025, but settled after the record date will include due bills, ensuring dividend rights are properly assigned to buyers during this period.

Sound Group (NASDAQ: SOGP), a global audio-centric social and entertainment company, has announced a special cash dividend. The company will distribute US$0.005 per ordinary share or US$1.00 per American Depositary Share (ADS), totaling approximately US$4 million.

The dividend will be paid to shareholders of record as of September 15, 2025, with payments expected around September 30, 2025. CEO Jinnan Lai emphasized that this dividend reflects the company's solid financial performance and commitment to shareholder value, supported by their market presence and AI-driven innovation.

Sound Group Inc. (NASDAQ: SOGP), a global audio-centric social and entertainment company, reported strong financial results for H1 2025. Net revenues increased 47% year-over-year to RMB1,357.7 million (US$189.5 million), while the company achieved a significant turnaround with net income of RMB67.6 million (US$9.4 million) compared to a net loss in H1 2024.

The company's growth was driven by its expanding audio entertainment business and new AI initiatives. Gross margin improved to 29%, up from 27% in the previous year. The Board approved a US$4 million share repurchase program and declared a special cash dividend of US$1 per ADS. However, average total mobile MAUs decreased to 30.4 million from 35.7 million year-over-year.

Sound Group (NASDAQ: SOGP) has announced a $4 million share repurchase program for its Class A ordinary shares, including those in the form of American depositary shares. The repurchases will be executed through various means including open market purchases, private transactions, and block trades, with timing and volume dependent on market conditions and other factors. The company plans to fund the buyback using existing cash reserves or future operating cash flow. CEO Jinnan Lai emphasized that this program demonstrates the company's commitment to stakeholder value and confidence in Sound Group's growth prospects. The initiative aims to support the company's flexible capital structure while maintaining focus on market expansion and innovation.

Sound Group (NASDAQ: SOGP), a global audio-centric social and entertainment company, has filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024. The filing was submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on April 29, 2025.

The annual report includes the company's audited consolidated statements and can be accessed through:

• The SEC website at http://www.sec.gov
• Sound Group's investor relations website at https://ir.soundgroupinc.com

Shareholders and ADS holders can request a free hard copy of the annual report by:

• Emailing: ir@soundgroupinc.com
• Contacting the Investor Relations Department at Sound Group's Singapore office: 108 Robinson Road, #09-01 Singapore 068900

Sound Group Inc. (NASDAQ: SOGP) reported its unaudited financial results for H1 2024. Net revenues decreased to RMB924.0 million (US$127.1 million) from RMB1,223.8 million in H1 2023. The company recorded a net loss of RMB36.5 million (US$5.0 million), compared to a net income of RMB59.9 million in the same period last year.

Average mobile MAUs declined to 35.7 million from 47.6 million year-over-year. Gross margin decreased to 27% from 30%. The company continued its share repurchase program, having repurchased shares worth US$1.4 million out of the authorized US$3.0 million. As of June 30, 2024, SOGP had cash and cash equivalents of RMB464.9 million (US$64.0 million).

Sound Group (NASDAQ: SOGP) has successfully regained compliance with Nasdaq's periodic filing requirement under Listing Rule 5250(c)(1), as confirmed by Nasdaq on November 1, 2024. The notification marks the closure of this compliance matter, ensuring the company's continued listing on the Nasdaq Stock Market.