Financial Performance - For Q1 2025, total group revenue was RMB2.52 billion, slightly down 1.5% year over year, exceeding the high end of guidance [7][28] - Domestic revenue reached RMB2.11 billion, down 9% year over year, while overseas revenue was RMB415 million, with accelerated year over year growth of 72% [7][18] - Adjusted operating income was RMB315 million, down 33% from the previous year, with a margin of 14%, down six percentage points [8][34] Business Line Performance - Momo's value-added services revenue totaled RMB1.78 billion, down less than 10% year over year, attributed to operational adjustments completed by the end of 2024 [12][28] - Tantan's revenue from the onshore business was close to RMB100 million, down 19% year over year, primarily due to declines in paying user accounts [15][28] - Overseas revenue from value-added services was RMB4 million, up 73% year over year, driven by rapid expansion of Sochill and initial monetization of emerging brands [29][30] Market Performance - Overseas revenue accounted for 16% of total revenue, up from less than 10% in Q1 2024, indicating significant growth in international markets [6][18] - Sochill generated close to RMB300 million in overseas revenue, representing nearly 40% year over year growth, despite challenges from political unrest and seasonal factors [22][49] - Tantan's overseas business remains a key player among overseas Chinese communities and Southeast Asian markets, with expectations for growth in developed regions [49][56] Company Strategy and Industry Competition - The company aims to deepen its presence in overseas markets, enhance brand portfolios, and build long-term growth engines [8][24] - A focus on improving user experience and engagement through technology, such as AI-generated greetings, is central to maintaining user retention and scaling operations [10][63] - The competitive landscape in the MENA region is described as fragmented, allowing for multiple platforms to coexist without significant pressure [42][49] Management Commentary on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that macroeconomic factors and regulatory environments significantly influence domestic revenue performance, with expectations of a decline in the low teens percentage for Q2 [66][68] - The company anticipates a gradual stabilization of domestic business, with potential for group-level revenue growth in the second half of the year [71] - Future growth is expected to be driven by both social entertainment in MENA and the rebound of the dating business, particularly through Tantan [57][58] Other Important Information - The company has introduced geographical breakdowns of revenue to reflect the growing significance of overseas business [26] - Non-GAAP gross margin for Q1 was 37.9%, down 3.5 percentage points year over year, primarily due to a higher contribution from overseas revenue [30][77] - The company expects a decline in gross margin for the full year 2025, projecting a range between 36% to 37% [77] Q&A Session Summary Question: Concerns about Sochill's revenue slowdown - Management attributed the slowdown to a high base effect and political unrest in the Middle East, but noted efforts to enhance user engagement and retention [40][41] Question: Revenue contribution from other apps - Management confirmed that Sochill is the largest contributor to overseas revenue, with other apps also showing significant growth potential [47][48] Question: Outlook for Momo and Tantan in 2025 - Management emphasized the importance of stabilizing user engagement and profitability, with expectations of a narrowing decline in domestic revenue for Tantan [61][66] Question: Profit outlook and expense management - Management expects a decline in gross margin due to increased overseas revenue contribution, with operating expenses managed through personnel optimization and ROI-driven marketing investments [76][78]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total group revenue for Q1 2025 was RMB2.52 billion, slightly down 1.5% year over year, but exceeded the high end of guidance [8][30] - Domestic revenue reached RMB2.11 billion, down 9% year over year, while overseas revenue was RMB415 million, showing accelerated growth of 72% year over year [8][20] - Adjusted operating income was RMB315 million, down 33% year over year, with a margin of 14%, down six percentage points from the previous year [8][30] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Momo's value-added services revenue totaled RMB1.78 billion, down less than 10% year over year, attributed to operational adjustments completed by the end of 2024 [14] - Tantan's revenue from the onshore business was close to RMB100 million, down 19% year over year, with a decrease in paying user accounts [17][31] - Overseas revenue from value-added services was RMB4 million, up 73% year over year, driven by the expansion of Sochill and initial monetization of emerging brands [31][20] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Overseas revenue accounted for 16% of total group revenue, up from 9% in Q1 2024, indicating a significant growth in international operations [7][20] - Sochill generated close to RMB300 million in overseas revenue, representing a year-on-year growth of nearly 40% despite challenges from political unrest and Ramadan [24][58] - Tantan's overseas business is expected to grow significantly, with a strong focus on the dating market in developed regions [49][56] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to deepen its presence in overseas markets, enhance brand portfolios, and build long-term growth engines [9][26] - A focus on improving user experience through technology, such as AI-generated greetings, is part of the strategy to stabilize user engagement [12][62] - The company plans to maintain strict control over channel ROI while reinvesting profits into user acquisition channels [44][78] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that macroeconomic factors and regulatory environments are key influences on domestic revenue performance [66][68] - The outlook for Q2 2025 anticipates a year-over-year decline in domestic revenue in the low teens percentage, but overall stabilization is expected [65][70] - The company is optimistic about the potential for group-level revenue growth in the second half of the year, driven by overseas business acceleration [70] Other Important Information - The company has introduced geographical breakdowns of revenue to reflect the growing significance of overseas business [28] - Non-GAAP gross margin for Q1 was 37.9%, down 3.5 percentage points year over year, primarily due to a higher contribution from overseas revenue [32][77] - The company ended Q1 with a total of 1,336 employees, a decrease from the previous year, reflecting ongoing personnel optimization [34] Q&A Session Summary Question: Concerns about Sochill's revenue slowdown - Management attributed the slowdown to a high base effect and political unrest affecting user sentiment, but noted efforts to enhance user engagement and retention [41][42][43] Question: Growth plans for overseas products - Management confirmed that Sochill is the largest overseas product, with other products also showing significant growth potential, particularly in the dating market [47][48][49] Question: Outlook for Momo and Tantan in 2025 - Management emphasized the importance of stabilizing user engagement and profitability for mature brands, with ongoing product enhancements to improve user experience [61][62] Question: Profit outlook and expense management - Management expects a decline in gross margin due to increased overseas revenue contribution but anticipates improvements in operating expenses through personnel optimization [75][77][78]