Hello Group (NASDAQ:MOMO) reported unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025, revealing a strategic pivot toward global markets.
Total net revenues for the fourth quarter were RMB 2,575.8 million, representing a 2.3% decrease compared to the same period in 2024.
For the full year, revenue totaled RMB 10,367.1 million, a modest 1.9% decline.
These domestic headwinds, driven by a maturing social media landscape in China and shifting consumer spending patterns, were largely countered by the explosive performance of the company’s overseas operations.
The standout metric for 2025 was the growth of Hello Group's international segment.
Overseas revenue skyrocketed approximately 70% to RMB 608.2 million in the fourth quarter alone, bringing the full-year international total to RMB 2,000 million.
This expansion is attributed to the successful scaling of the company’s standalone apps in Southeast Asia and the Middle East, where localized social discovery and live-streaming features have gained significant traction.
Meanwhile, profitability remained stable despite the heavy investments in global expansion.
Net income attributable to Hello Group was RMB 237.3 million for the fourth quarter and RMB 804 million for the full year 2025.
The company’s cash position, while still robust, declined to RMB 8,677.6 million as of December 31, 2025, reflecting aggressive capital return initiatives.
Elsewhere, the company's board declared a special cash dividend of US$0.28 per ADS, payable on April 30, 2026, to shareholders of record as of April 15.
Furthermore, the company demonstrated its commitment to shareholder value by repurchasing 60.3 million ADSs for a total of US$378.9 million during the year.