Should I buy or sell Hello Group stock right now?

3 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Hello Group in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" MOMO shares. View MOMO analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is Hello Group's stock price target for 2024?

3 brokerages have issued twelve-month price objectives for Hello Group's stock. Their MOMO share price targets range from $12.50 to $16.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $14.25 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 153.6% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for MOMO or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have MOMO shares performed in 2024?

Hello Group's stock was trading at $6.95 at the start of the year. Since then, MOMO shares have decreased by 19.1% and is now trading at $5.62. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

When is Hello Group's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, June 4th 2024. View our MOMO earnings forecast .

How were Hello Group's earnings last quarter?

Hello Group Inc. (NASDAQ:MOMO) released its earnings results on Thursday, March, 14th. The information services provider reported $0.33 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.35 by $0.02. The information services provider earned $422.95 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $447.28 million. Hello Group had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 17.23% and a net margin of 16.27%.

How often does Hello Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Hello Group?

Hello Group declared an annual dividend on Thursday, April 11th. Stockholders of record on Friday, April 12th will be paid a dividend of $0.52 per share on Tuesday, April 30th. This represents a dividend yield of 8.97%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, April 11th. Read our dividend analysis for MOMO .

What ETFs hold Hello Group's stock?

ETFs with the largest weight of Hello Group (NASDAQ:MOMO) stock in their portfolio include Principal Millennial Global Growth ETF (GENY) , iShares MSCI China Small-Cap ETF (ECNS) , Direxion Work From Home ETF (WFH) , Amplify International Enhanced Dividend Income ETF (IDVO) , Jacob Forward ETF (JFWD) , Invesco Golden Dragon China ETF (PGJ) , Fidelity Emerging Markets Multifactor ETF (FDEM) and Global X Metaverse ETF (VR) .

What guidance has Hello Group issued on next quarter's earnings?

Hello Group issued an update on its first quarter 2024 earnings guidance on Thursday, March, 14th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $340.0 million-$353.9 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $420.4 million.

What other stocks do shareholders of Hello Group own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Hello Group investors own include Alibaba Group (BABA) , Micron Technology (MU) , NVIDIA (NVDA) , JD.com (JD) , Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) , Intel (INTC) , Block (SQ) , Baidu (BIDU) , Netflix (NFLX) and Bank of America (BAC) .

When did Hello Group IPO?

Hello Group (MOMO) raised $216 million in an initial public offering on Thursday, December 11th 2014. The company issued 16,000,000 shares at a price of $12.50-$14.50 per share. Morgan Stanley, Credit Suisse, J.P. Morgan and China Renaissance acted as the underwriters for the IPO.

Who are Hello Group's major shareholders?

Hello Group's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include DGS Capital Management LLC (0.03%) and IMC Chicago LLC (0.00%). View institutional ownership trends .

How do I buy shares of Hello Group?

Shares of MOMO stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

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Hello Group (MOMO) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$5.69

+0.17 (+3.08%)

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$5.70
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52-Week Range: $5.30
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$11.12

Volume: 345,010 shs
Average Volume: 2.18 million shs
Market Capitalization: $1.07 billion

P/E Ratio: 4.12
Dividend Yield: N/A
Price Target: $14.25

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Hello Group MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.67 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 153.6% Upside
$14.25 Price Target
Short Interest: Healthy
2.51% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength: N/A
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: -0.06
Based on 7 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth: 2.05%
From $1.46 to $1.49 Per Share

Overall MarketRank^™

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank^™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

3.40 out of 5 stars

Computer And Technology Sector

248th out of 584 stocks

Prepackaged Software Industry

74th out of 193 stocks

3.3

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Hello Group has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.67, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Hello Group has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

3.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
2.51% of the float of Hello Group has been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
Hello Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in Hello Group has recently increased by 2.46%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

0.0

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Hello Group does not currently pay a dividend.
Dividend Growth
Hello Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for MOMO.

2.2

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Hello Group has a news sentiment score of -0.06. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.48 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 7 news articles for Hello Group this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
25 people have searched for MOMO on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 108% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
11 people have added Hello Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 57% compared to the previous 30 days.

2.5

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Hello Group insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
61.40% of the stock of Hello Group is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.
Percentage Held by Institutions
50.96% of the stock of Hello Group is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

2.5

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for Hello Group are expected to grow by 2.05% in the coming year, from $1.46 to $1.49 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Hello Group is 4.07, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 135.02.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Hello Group is 4.07, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 220.92.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Hello Group has a P/B Ratio of 0.63. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Hello Group Stock (NASDAQ:MOMO)

Hello Group Inc. provides mobile-based social and entertainment services in the People's Republic of China. The company offers Momo, a mobile application that connects people and facilitates social interactions based on location, interests, and various online recreational activities including, live talent shows, short videos, social games, as well as other video- and audio-based interactive experiences, such as online parties, mobile karaoke and user participated reality shows; Tantan, a social and dating application; and other applications under the Hertz, Soulchill, Duidui, and Tietie names. The company also provides livestream services for various content and activities comprising talent shows, such as singing, dancing, and talk shows, as well as casual chatting, and other forms of interactions between broadcasters and viewers to its platform's users; value-added services; advertising and marketing services; and mobile games. The company was formerly known as Momo Inc. and changed its name to Hello Group Inc. in August 2021. Hello Group Inc. was incorporated in 2011 and is headquartered in Beijing, the People's Republic of China.

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MOMO Stock News Headlines

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Hello Group Inc. Announces Unaudited Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2023

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February 22, 2024 | prnewswire.com

Hello Group to Report Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2023 Results on March 14, 2024

February 17, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 3/14/2024
Ex-Dividend for 4/30 Dividend: 4/11/2024
Today: 4/18/2024
Dividend Payable: 4/30/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated): 6/04/2024
Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
Sector: Computer and Technology
Industry: Prepackaged software
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: NASDAQ:MOMO
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: 1610601
Web: www.immomo.com
Phone: 861057310567
Fax: N/A
Employees: 1,705
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: $14.25
High Stock Price Target: $16.00
Low Stock Price Target: $12.50
Potential Upside/Downside: +158.2%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.67
Research Coverage: 3 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $1.38
Trailing P/E Ratio: 4.00
Forward P/E Ratio: 3.78
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: $275.72 million
Net Margins: 16.27%
Pretax Margin: 22.10%
Return on Equity: 17.23%
Return on Assets: 12.12%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.16
Current Ratio: 3.74
Quick Ratio: 3.72

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $1.69 billion
Price / Sales: 0.61
Cash Flow: $1.52 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 3.62
Book Value: $8.89 per share
Price / Book: 0.62

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 187,540,000
Free Float: 72,392,000
Market Cap: $1.04 billion
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 0.68

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Key Executives

Mr. Yan Tang (Age 45)
Co-Founder, Executive Chairman & CEO
Mr. Li Wang (Age 41)
Executive Director & President
Mr. Xiaoliang Lei (Age 41)
Co-Founder
Ms. Hui Peng (Age 45)
Chief Financial Officer
Ms. Sichuan Zhang (Age 41)
COO & Director
Ashley Jing
Head of Investor Relations

Key Competitors

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Institutional Ownership

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MOMO Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Hello Group stock right now?: 3 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Hello Group in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" MOMO shares.
View MOMO analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is Hello Group's stock price target for 2024?: 3 brokerages have issued twelve-month price objectives for Hello Group's stock. Their MOMO share price targets range from $12.50 to $16.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $14.25 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 153.6% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for MOMO or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have MOMO shares performed in 2024?: Hello Group's stock was trading at $6.95 at the start of the year. Since then, MOMO shares have decreased by 19.1% and is now trading at $5.62.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
When is Hello Group's next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, June 4th 2024.
View our MOMO earnings forecast.
How were Hello Group's earnings last quarter?: Hello Group Inc. (NASDAQ:MOMO) released its earnings results on Thursday, March, 14th. The information services provider reported $0.33 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.35 by $0.02. The information services provider earned $422.95 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $447.28 million. Hello Group had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 17.23% and a net margin of 16.27%.
How often does Hello Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Hello Group?: Hello Group declared an annual dividend on Thursday, April 11th. Stockholders of record on Friday, April 12th will be paid a dividend of $0.52 per share on Tuesday, April 30th. This represents a dividend yield of 8.97%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, April 11th.
Read our dividend analysis for MOMO.

What ETFs hold Hello Group's stock?: ETFs with the largest weight of Hello Group (NASDAQ:MOMO) stock in their portfolio include Principal Millennial Global Growth ETF (GENY), iShares MSCI China Small-Cap ETF (ECNS), Direxion Work From Home ETF (WFH), Amplify International Enhanced Dividend Income ETF (IDVO), Jacob Forward ETF (JFWD), Invesco Golden Dragon China ETF (PGJ), Fidelity Emerging Markets Multifactor ETF (FDEM) and Global X Metaverse ETF (VR).
What guidance has Hello Group issued on next quarter's earnings?: Hello Group issued an update on its first quarter 2024 earnings guidance on Thursday, March, 14th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $340.0 million-$353.9 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $420.4 million.
What other stocks do shareholders of Hello Group own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Hello Group investors own include Alibaba Group (BABA), Micron Technology (MU), NVIDIA (NVDA), JD.com (JD), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Intel (INTC), Block (SQ), Baidu (BIDU), Netflix (NFLX) and Bank of America (BAC).
When did Hello Group IPO?: Hello Group (MOMO) raised $216 million in an initial public offering on Thursday, December 11th 2014. The company issued 16,000,000 shares at a price of $12.50-$14.50 per share. Morgan Stanley, Credit Suisse, J.P. Morgan and China Renaissance acted as the underwriters for the IPO.
Who are Hello Group's major shareholders?: Hello Group's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include DGS Capital Management LLC (0.03%) and IMC Chicago LLC (0.00%).
View institutional ownership trends.
How do I buy shares of Hello Group?: Shares of MOMO stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
Compare Top Brokerages Here.

This page (NASDAQ:MOMO) was last updated on 4/18/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Hello Group (MOMO) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Hello Group MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Change versus previous month

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

Search Interest

MarketBeat Follows

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Hello Group Stock (NASDAQ:MOMO)

MOMO Stock Price History

MOMO Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Institutional Ownership

MOMO Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™