Hello Group (NASDAQ:MOMO) Hits New 12-Month Low – What’s Next?

Shares of Hello Group Inc. Sponsored ADR (NASDAQ:MOMO) reached a new 52-week low during mid-day trading on Thursday . The stock traded as low as $5.29 and last traded at $5.3150, with a volume of 464867 shares changing hands. The stock had previously closed at $5.49.

Trending Headlines about Hello Group

Here are the key news stories impacting Hello Group this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Hello Group reported second-quarter adjusted EPS of $0.26, above the $0.22 analyst consensus, while revenue of $365.91 million modestly exceeded estimates of $363.62 million. The company also returned to profitability compared with a loss in the year-earlier period. Hello Group second-quarter financial results
• Positive Sentiment: Net profit benefited from narrower tax expenses, helping produce a 7.27% net margin and 7.04% return on equity. Management also appointed a new chief operating officer, which could support execution and operational improvements. Hello Group Q2 profit and COO appointment
• Neutral Sentiment: Hello Group updated its third-quarter 2026 guidance, but the available announcement does not provide a specific EPS figure. Investors will likely focus on whether management can stabilize revenue and engagement trends. Hello Group Q2 earnings call transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Third-quarter revenue is projected at RMB 2.4 billion to RMB 2.5 billion, with domestic revenue expected to decline at a high-teens percentage rate. This signals that the company’s core domestic social-networking business remains under pressure. Hello Group third-quarter revenue outlook
• Negative Sentiment: Despite the quarterly earnings beat, total revenue declined 5.1% year over year. MOMO also remains near its one-year low and below both its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, indicating that investors continue to apply a cautious valuation to the company’s growth prospects.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of equities research analysts have recently commented on the company. Benchmark reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Hello Group in a research note on Thursday, June 4th. Wall Street Zen downgraded Hello Group from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Sunday, July 26th. UBS Group set a $10.00 price objective on Hello Group in a report on Thursday, June 4th. Finally, Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of Hello Group in a research note on Monday, August 3rd. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, one has issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $9.05.

Hello Group Trading Up 5.3%

The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $5.84 and its 200 day simple moving average is $5.97. The stock has a market capitalization of $577.65 million, a P/E ratio of 5.48 and a beta of 0.45.

Hello Group (NASDAQ:MOMO) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, September 3rd. The information services provider reported $0.26 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.22 by $0.04. The company had revenue of $365.91 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $363.62 million. Hello Group had a return on equity of 10.47% and a net margin of 11.02%.The firm’s revenue was down 5.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the business posted ($0.58) earnings per share.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Hello Group

A number of large investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Ramsey Quantitative Systems bought a new position in Hello Group during the second quarter valued at approximately $26,000. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC raised its stake in shares of Hello Group by 249.8% during the first quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 4,439 shares of the information services provider’s stock worth $26,000 after acquiring an additional 3,170 shares in the last quarter. Raymond James Financial Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Hello Group in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $41,000. Pinnacle Holdings LLC bought a new stake in shares of Hello Group in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $60,000. Finally, Quarry LP purchased a new stake in shares of Hello Group in the 3rd quarter valued at $65,000. 50.96% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About Hello Group

Hello Group Inc (NASDAQ: MOMO) is a China-based technology company specializing in mobile social networking and interactive entertainment. Its flagship product, the Momo app, offers location-based social discovery services that enable users to find and connect with new friends based on shared interests and geographic proximity. The platform integrates instant messaging, group chat, and content-sharing features, while also providing premium subscriptions and in-app purchases such as virtual gifts and sticker packs.

In addition to Momo, Hello Group’s portfolio includes Tantan, a dating-focused social app designed to help users build meaningful relationships through profile matching and interest-driven swiping.