Hanmi Financial (HAFC) Stock Overview
Operates as the holding company for Hanmi Bank that provides business banking products and services in the United States. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 5/6 |
| Future Growth | 1/6 |
| Past Performance | 4/6 |
| Financial Health | 6/6 |
| Dividends | 3/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$32.49 |
| 52 Week High | US$33.50 |
| 52 Week Low | US$22.00 |
| Beta | 0.71 |
| 1 Month Change | 11.46% |
| 3 Month Change | 22.74% |
| 1 Year Change | 22.51% |
| 3 Year Change | 112.08% |
| 5 Year Change | 77.83% |
| Change since IPO | 319.07% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • Jun 25
HAFC: Share Gains And Buybacks Will Shape Future Return Tradeoff
Analysts have maintained their $32 price target on Hanmi Financial, citing stronger recent share price gains and expectations that future stock moves may more closely align with relatively stable return forecasts, even as minor model adjustments indicate only small changes in growth, margins, and future P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Hanmi Financial centers on how the stock price now lines up with existing return expectations, with several firms reaffirming a US$32 price target while adjusting ratings and targets around that level.Narrative Update • Jun 06
HAFC: Stable Forecasts And Buybacks Will Support Measured Upside Potential
Analysts have kept their average price target for Hanmi Financial broadly steady at about $32, with recent updates reflecting mixed views. These include a downgrade to Neutral after the stock's recent gains, as well as separate upward target revisions from other firms tied to relatively stable long term return forecasts.Narrative Update • May 23
HAFC: Fine-Tuned Forecasts And Buybacks Will Support Balanced Return Potential
Hanmi Financial's analyst price target has been revised higher to $32.88 from $32.13. Analysts point to updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate and future P/E as key drivers of the change.Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 25
HAFC: Share Gains And Buybacks Will Shape Future Return Tradeoff
Analysts have maintained their $32 price target on Hanmi Financial, citing stronger recent share price gains and expectations that future stock moves may more closely align with relatively stable return forecasts, even as minor model adjustments indicate only small changes in growth, margins, and future P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Hanmi Financial centers on how the stock price now lines up with existing return expectations, with several firms reaffirming a US$32 price target while adjusting ratings and targets around that level.Narrative Update • Jun 06
HAFC: Stable Forecasts And Buybacks Will Support Measured Upside Potential
Analysts have kept their average price target for Hanmi Financial broadly steady at about $32, with recent updates reflecting mixed views. These include a downgrade to Neutral after the stock's recent gains, as well as separate upward target revisions from other firms tied to relatively stable long term return forecasts.Narrative Update • May 23
HAFC: Fine-Tuned Forecasts And Buybacks Will Support Balanced Return Potential
Hanmi Financial's analyst price target has been revised higher to $32.88 from $32.13. Analysts point to updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate and future P/E as key drivers of the change.Narrative Update • Apr 24
HAFC: Buybacks And Dividend Policy Will Support Balanced Future Return Potential
Hanmi Financial's analyst price target has shifted to $32.13 from $31.00. This reflects updated views from analysts who have recently adjusted their assumptions on fair value, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E expectations.Narrative Update • Apr 09
HAFC: Buyback Expansion And Higher Dividend Will Support Future Returns
Analysts have made only a modest shift in their outlook for Hanmi Financial, trimming the blended price target by about $0.50 to $31.00 as they weigh a recent $0.50 increase from Keefe Bruyette against a $2.00 reduction from Piper Sandler and update assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples. Analyst Commentary Recent research shows a split view on Hanmi Financial, with one group of bullish analysts lifting their price target by $0.50 to $31.00, while more cautious voices cut theirs by $2.00.Narrative Update • Mar 26
HAFC: Buyback Expansion And Higher Dividend Will Support Future Upside
Hanmi Financial's analyst price target has been raised by $1, with analysts pointing to updated research that keeps key inputs such as fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and forward P/E essentially unchanged while refining their overall view of the shares. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts view the US$1 increase in the price target as a refinement of their existing thesis rather than a major shift, which keeps the story anchored to stable assumptions on fair value and P/E.Seeking Alpha • Mar 16
Hanmi Financial Is Finally Worth Banking On (Upgrade)
Summary Hanmi Financial Corporation is upgraded from "hold" to a very soft "buy" as fundamentals and valuation have improved. HAFC’s asset quality remains solid, with non-performing loans at 0.28% and a return on assets of 1.07%. Deposit and loan growth are robust, though uninsured deposits remain elevated at 43.7%, above the preferred 30% threshold. Valuation is attractive, with price-to-book and price-to-tangible-book multiples under 1 and a P/E of 10.2. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Mar 11
HAFC: Buybacks And Dividend Increases Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have inched their average price target for Hanmi Financial higher by $1, reflecting updated views on fair value, modest tweaks to profit margin assumptions, and a slightly adjusted future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a slightly higher view of fair value for Hanmi Financial, tied to updated profit margin assumptions and a modestly revised future P/E multiple.Narrative Update • Feb 25
HAFC: Buybacks And Dividend Growth Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have increased their price target on Hanmi Financial by $1 to $31.67, citing updated views on fair value, discount rate assumptions, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E estimates as the primary factors behind the change. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts view the revised US$31.67 price target as better aligned with their fair value work, reflecting updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, and P/E levels.Narrative Update • Feb 10
HAFC: Incremental Buybacks And Dividend Policy Will Support Future Returns
Analysts have lifted their price target on Hanmi Financial by about $1 to around $31.67, citing small changes in assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth and profit margins as the main reasons for the update. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see the roughly $1 increase in the price target to about $31.67 as consistent with modest improvements in their fair value models, suggesting they view recent inputs as supportive rather than requiring a major rethink.Analysis Article • Feb 03
Hanmi Financial's (NASDAQ:HAFC) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year
The board of Hanmi Financial Corporation ( NASDAQ:HAFC ) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of $0.28 on...Narrative Update • Jan 26
HAFC: Stable Assumptions Will Support Balanced Returns Outlook
Analysts have kept their price target for Hanmi Financial steady at US$31.00, reflecting relatively unchanged views on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Held steady at US$31.00 per share, indicating no change in the central valuation estimate.Narrative Update • Jan 12
HAFC: Margin Gains And Buybacks Will Shape Balanced Returns Outlook
Analysts have raised their price target on Hanmi Financial to about US$30.50 from US$29.00, citing better than expected margin improvement and loan momentum as the key reasons for the change. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts view the higher US$30.50 price target as a reflection of stronger execution on margins, which they see as supportive of the current valuation range.Narrative Update • Dec 21
HAFC: Margin Strength And Buybacks Will Support Balanced Upside Ahead
Analysts modestly raised their price target on Hanmi Financial, increasing estimated fair value from approximately $30.63 to $31.00 per share, citing stronger than expected margin improvement and solid loan momentum as key drivers. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts view the recent price target increase as validation that Hanmi Financial's earnings power is strengthening, supported by improving margins and sustained loan growth.Narrative Update • Dec 07
HAFC: Margin And Loan Momentum Will Support Measured Upside Ahead
Analysts have nudged their price target on Hanmi Financial higher by $1.50 to $30.50, citing stronger than expected margin improvement and loan momentum as key drivers of the upward revision. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts point to the upside surprise in recent results as evidence that Hanmi Financial is executing ahead of expectations, which they view as justifying a higher valuation range.Narrative Update • Nov 23
HAFC: Margin Improvement Will Drive Share Gains After $12 Million Buyback
Analysts have raised their price target on Hanmi Financial by $1.50 to $30.50, citing stronger than expected margin improvement and continued loan growth as key drivers for the revised outlook. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst updates reflect a balanced view of Hanmi Financial’s outlook, factoring in both favorable developments and ongoing challenges impacting the bank’s valuation and growth prospects.Narrative Update • Nov 06
HAFC: Future Margin Strength Will Drive Share Gains After $12 Million Buyback
Analysts have increased their price target for Hanmi Financial from $29.25 to $30.63. They cite the company's stronger margins and continued loan growth as key factors behind the upward revision.Narrative Update • Oct 23
Analyst Commentary Drives Higher Valuation as Hanmi Financial Delivers Strong Margins and Buybacks
Narrative Update on Hanmi Financial Analysts have increased their fair value estimate for Hanmi Financial from $27.75 to $29.25, citing stronger profit margins and sustained loan growth. This led to a price target increase in recent research updates.Analysis Article • Apr 24
Hanmi Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:HAFC) Just Released Its First-Quarter Earnings: Here's What Analysts Think
It's been a good week for Hanmi Financial Corporation ( NASDAQ:HAFC ) shareholders, because the company has just...Seeking Alpha • Mar 12
Hanmi Financial Corporation: Interesting, But Not A Business To Bank On
Summary Hanmi Financial Corporation, a niche bank focused on the Korean American community, has seen growth in deposits and loans but it struggles with profitability. Rising interest rates have negatively impacted the bank's net interest income and profitability, despite a respectable net interest margin. The company's valuation metrics and asset quality place it in the middle of its peer group, making it a solid 'hold' candidate. Despite appreciating the business model and growth, I recommend holding off on buying due to current financial challenges and valuation concerns. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Feb 01
Hanmi Financial (NASDAQ:HAFC) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.27
The board of Hanmi Financial Corporation ( NASDAQ:HAFC ) has announced that the dividend on 26th of February will be...Seeking Alpha • Nov 20
Hanmi Financial: Downgrading To Hold But Raising The Earnings Estimate
Summary California’s economy, the national economy, and declining interest rates indicate that loan growth can continue at the third quarter level. There is some opportunity to reinvest outgoing low-yielding loans at higher yields, which will boost the margin in the short term. The December 2025 target price suggests a small downside from the current market price. HAFC is offering a good dividend yield of 3.9% at a payout ratio of 45%. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Oct 29
Hanmi Financial (NASDAQ:HAFC) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.25
Hanmi Financial Corporation ( NASDAQ:HAFC ) will pay a dividend of $0.25 on the 20th of November. This makes the...
New Narrative • Sep 24
Challenges Loom As Loan Sales And Margin Pressures Threaten Profitability
Selling residential mortgage and SBA loans to boost noninterest income reveals potential weaknesses in maintaining stable earnings.Seeking Alpha • Sep 01
Hanmi Financial: 5.0% Dividend Yield And Next Year's Earnings Outlook Is Stable
Summary Even after a disappointing first half of the year, the macroeconomy gives hope that loan growth can bounce back. Interest rate cuts will lift loan growth but pressurize the margin. The December 2024 target price suggests a mid-single digit upside from the current market price. HAFC is offering an attractive dividend yield of 5.0%. The earnings estimate suggests that the dividend is secure. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Jul 29
Hanmi Financial (NASDAQ:HAFC) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.25
The board of Hanmi Financial Corporation ( NASDAQ:HAFC ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 21st of...Analysis Article • Apr 30
Hanmi Financial (NASDAQ:HAFC) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.25
The board of Hanmi Financial Corporation ( NASDAQ:HAFC ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.25 per share...Seeking Alpha • Apr 27
Hanmi Financial: High Dividend Yield Is Safe From A Negative Earnings Outlook
Summary I think loan growth can bounce back from the first quarter’s poor performance. I’ve reduced the net interest margin estimate following the first quarter’s disappointing performance. Yields are already showing signs of pressure. I’ve reduced my earnings estimate to $2.18 per share for 2024 as I’ve reduced both my loan growth and margin estimates. HAFC is offering an attractive dividend yield of 6.3%. Despite the earnings outlook, I’m not expecting any dividend cut. The December 2024 target price suggests a high upside from the current market price. In my opinion, the market seems to have overreacted to the earnings outlook. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Feb 06
Hanmi Financial: Over 6% Dividend Yield, Upgrading To Buy
Summary Earnings will likely dip this year because of margin pressure and normal growth of operating expenses. Hanmi Financial’s risks are not as high anymore as when I last published a report on the company. HAFC stock appears to be significantly undervalued. The December 2024 target price suggests a very high upside from the current market price. HAFC is currently offering a 6.3% dividend yield. The dividend appears secure considering the payout ratio. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Nov 02
Hanmi Financial's (NASDAQ:HAFC) Dividend Will Be $0.25
Hanmi Financial Corporation's ( NASDAQ:HAFC ) investors are due to receive a payment of $0.25 per share on 22nd of...Shareholder Returns
| HAFC | US Banks | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -0.6% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| 1Y | 22.5% | 18.7% | 19.1% |
Return vs Industry: HAFC exceeded the US Banks industry which returned 20.5% over the past year.
Return vs Market: HAFC exceeded the US Market which returned 21.1% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| HAFC volatility | |
|---|---|
| HAFC Average Weekly Movement | 4.0% |
| Banks Industry Average Movement | 3.3% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.3% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.7% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.2% |
Stable Share Price: HAFC has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: HAFC's weekly volatility (4%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 608 | Bonnie Lee | www.hanmi.com |
Hanmi Financial Corporation operates as the holding company for Hanmi Bank that provides business banking products and services in the United States. The company offers deposit products, including noninterest-bearing checking, negotiable order of withdrawal, savings, and money market accounts, as well as certificates of deposit. It also provides real estate loans, such as commercial property, construction, and residential property loans; and commercial and industrial loans comprising commercial term loan, and commercial lines of credit and international; equipment lease financing; and international finance and trade services and products, including letters of credit, and import and export financing.
Hanmi Financial Corporation Fundamentals Summary
| HAFC fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$959.36m |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$80.33m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$264.48m |
11.9x
P/E Ratio1.2x
P/B RatioIs HAFC overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| HAFC income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$264.48m |
| Cost of Revenue | US$0 |
| Gross Profit | US$264.48m |
| Other Expenses | US$184.15m |
| Earnings | US$80.33m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 2.72 |
| Gross Margin | 100.00% |
| Net Profit Margin | 30.37% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 16.6% |
How did HAFC perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
3.4%
Current Dividend Yield40%
Payout RatioCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/07/03 07:59 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/02 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Hanmi Financial Corporation is covered by 8 analysts. 4 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Siddharth Kariwala | BofA Global Research |
| Joseph Gladue | B. Riley Securities, Inc. |
| null null | D.A. Davidson & Co. |