The chart below shows how MOMO performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, MOMO sees a +2.62% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +1.79% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -2.45%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Earnings Surprise: Hello Group Inc. beats earnings expectations with reported EPS of $1.3, significantly higher than the expected $0.21.
Overseas Business Growth: The company’s overseas business maintained robust growth momentum, contributing meaningfully to the group’s financial standing.
Overseas App Revenue Surge: Standalone new app revenue increased by 37% year-over-year, driven by the rapid growth of the overseas business.
Adjusted Operating Income Analysis: Adjusted operating income from the Momo app and standalone new apps was RMB269 million, with a margin of 11.1%. Excluding film-related costs, adjusted operating income would have been RMB363 million, with a margin of 15%.
Special Cash Dividend Announcement: The company announced a special cash dividend of $0.30 per ADS, totaling approximately $50 million, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders.
Overseas Business Expansion: The rapid expansion of overseas business, especially Soulchill, was a key driver behind sustained revenue growth, with total revenue from new apps up 40% year-over-year.
Business Localization Success: The company has successfully localized its overseas business and improved operational efficiency, leading to increased paying users and ARPPU.
Enhanced User Engagement: The introduction of AI-assisted chat tools and new interactive features has improved user experience and engagement on the Momo app.
Negative
Revenue Decline Analysis: Total group revenue decreased by 12% year-over-year in Q4 2024, indicating a decline in overall business performance.
Momo App Revenue Decline: Revenue from the Momo app decreased by 16% year-over-year, primarily due to proactive product adjustments and macroeconomic factors.
Revenue Decline Analysis: Tantan's revenue fell by 22% year-over-year, attributed to a decrease in the number of paying users.
Operating Income Decline: Adjusted operating income for Q4 was RMB280 million, down from RMB514.7 million in the same period last year, reflecting a significant drop in profitability.
Live Streaming Revenue Decline: Live streaming revenue for the Momo app decreased by 16% year-over-year, with a wider decline than previous quarters due to reduced revenue-oriented competition events.
Momo App Revenue Decline: Value-added services revenue from the Momo app decreased by 15% year-over-year, indicating challenges in monetization strategies.
Revenue Decline in Dating Apps: Tantan's total revenue for fiscal 2024 was RMB900 million, down 25% year-over-year, highlighting ongoing struggles in the dating app market.
User Retention Challenges: The company faced a 10% sequential decline in Tantan's monthly active users (MAU), indicating challenges in user retention and growth.
Gross Margin Decline: Non-GAAP gross margin decreased by 6.5 percentage points year-over-year, reflecting higher costs and a shift in revenue mix towards lower-margin overseas business.
Revenue Decline Forecast: The company anticipates a revenue decrease of 6.3% to 2.4% year-over-year for Q1 2025, indicating continued challenges ahead.
Hello Group Inc. (NASDAQ:MOMO) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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