Hello (US:MOMO) Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-12-24 01:43Core Viewpoint - Momo's parent company, Zhiyuan Group, is facing significant financial pressure as its revenue has declined for three consecutive years, while key executives, including CEO Wang Li, have been selling off shares amid these challenges [3][15][20]. Financial Performance - Zhiyuan Group's total revenue has decreased from 12.7 billion RMB in 2022 to 10.563 billion RMB in 2024 [3][20]. - The company reported a third-quarter revenue of 2.65 billion RMB in 2025, down 0.9% from 2.675 billion RMB in the same period last year [20]. - Net profit for the third quarter of 2025 was 349 million RMB, a decline of 22.27% compared to 449 million RMB in the previous year [20]. - For the first nine months of 2025, revenue was 7.791 billion RMB, down 1.7% from 7.927 billion RMB in 2024, with net profit dropping 33.5% to 567 million RMB [20]. User Metrics - Momo's paid user base has nearly halved, with only 3.7 million paid users reported in the third quarter of 2025, down from 6.9 million in the same period last year [8][20]. - The paid user count for Tantan also fell by 22.2%, reaching 700,000 [8][20]. Executive Share Sales - Wang Li has sold approximately 2.25 million RMB worth of shares over four consecutive trading days, contributing to a total of 56.8 million RMB from share sales in less than a year and a half [3][19]. - Other executives, including founder Tang Yan and COO Zhang Sicuan, have also participated in share sales, with their combined total exceeding 7.38 million RMB [19]. Revenue Sources - Domestic revenue from mainland China decreased from 2.3583 billion RMB to 2.1154 billion RMB in the third quarter of 2025, primarily due to declines in Momo and Tantan's net income [20]. - Conversely, overseas revenue increased from 316 million RMB to 535 million RMB, driven by growth in audio and video products in the Middle East and North Africa [21]. Market Challenges - The decline in user engagement and revenue is attributed to the shifting preferences of users towards live streaming and short videos, as well as the increasing competition from social apps like WeChat [22]. - The platform has also been associated with a rise in scams, which may further deter users from engaging with Momo and Tantan [22][24].