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Hope Bancorp, Inc.NasdaqGS:HOPE Stock Report

Market Cap US$1.5b
Share Price
US$11.86
US$13.63
13.0% undervalued intrinsic discount
1Y12.7%
7D-4.4%
Portfolio Value
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Hope Bancorp, Inc.

NasdaqGS:HOPE Stock Report

Market Cap: US$1.5b

Hope Bancorp (HOPE) Stock Overview

Operates as the bank holding company for Bank of Hope that provides retail and commercial banking services for businesses and individuals in the United States. More details

HOPE fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation5/6
Future Growth5/6
Past Performance1/6
Financial Health6/6
Dividends4/6

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Price History & Performance

Summary of share price highs, lows and changes for Hope Bancorp
Historical stock prices
Current Share PriceUS$11.86
52 Week HighUS$13.02
52 Week LowUS$9.44
Beta0.83
1 Month Change-2.63%
3 Month Change-2.31%
1 Year Change12.74%
3 Year Change45.88%
5 Year Change-24.07%
Change since IPO1,283.33%

Recent News & Updates

Narrative Update Apr 28

HOPE: Future Returns Will Depend On Execution As Recent Upgrade Signals Cautious Confidence

Narrative Update on Hope Bancorp The analyst price target for Hope Bancorp has been raised by $1, with analysts pointing to the recent target hikes and upgrade as support for the updated view. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Hope Bancorp has focused on updated price targets and an upgrade, giving investors more context around how the market is thinking about valuation and execution risk.

Recent updates

Narrative Update Apr 28

HOPE: Future Returns Will Depend On Execution As Recent Upgrade Signals Cautious Confidence

Narrative Update on Hope Bancorp The analyst price target for Hope Bancorp has been raised by $1, with analysts pointing to the recent target hikes and upgrade as support for the updated view. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Hope Bancorp has focused on updated price targets and an upgrade, giving investors more context around how the market is thinking about valuation and execution risk.
Narrative Update Apr 12

HOPE: Future Returns Will Rely On Execution And Improving Credit Costs

Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Hope Bancorp by $0.50 to $13.63, reflecting updated assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins, and a slightly lower future P/E multiple following recent research updates and price target revisions at major firms. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Hope Bancorp point to a mix of optimism on execution and valuation, alongside some caution on how those expectations play out over time.
Narrative Update Mar 29

HOPE: Future Returns Will Rely On Earnings Power And Higher Fair Value P/E

Analysts have raised their price target for Hope Bancorp by $1, reflecting updated views on the bank's earnings power and valuation. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates, including the US$1 increase in the price target, highlight a mix of optimism and caution among covering analysts.
Narrative Update Mar 13

HOPE: Future Returns Will Rely On Margins And Higher Fair Value P/E

Analysts raised their price target on Hope Bancorp by $1 to reflect updated views on fair value, discount rate, growth and margin assumptions, as well as a revised future P/E estimate. Analyst Commentary Recent research around the revised price target focuses on how well Hope Bancorp can deliver on its earnings assumptions, manage risk and sustain returns that line up with the updated fair value view.
Narrative Update Feb 27

HOPE: Future Returns Will Rely On Margins And More Conservative P/E

Analysts have nudged their price target on Hope Bancorp higher by $1 to reflect updated views on fair value, profit margin assumptions, and a lower future P/E expectation. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Hope Bancorp focuses on how the updated price target lines up with expectations for fair value, profitability, and a more conservative future P/E.
Narrative Update Feb 12

HOPE: Future Returns Will Depend On Steady Earnings And Credit Discipline

Analysts have raised their price target on Hope Bancorp by $1 to $13.17, citing updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E that are intended to better reflect the bank’s current risk and return profile. Analyst Commentary Analysts lifting their target to $13.17 are updating their view of Hope Bancorp’s risk and reward trade off, with fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E all under review.
Analysis Article Jan 31

Hope Bancorp's (NASDAQ:HOPE) Dividend Will Be $0.14

The board of Hope Bancorp, Inc. ( NASDAQ:HOPE ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.14 per share on the...
Narrative Update Jan 29

HOPE: Modest Price Uplift Will Rely On Steady Earnings And Credit Quality

Narrative Update Opening Analysts have lifted their price target on Hope Bancorp by about $0.63, reflecting updated views on fair value, discount rate assumptions, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research includes a price target adjustment, with one firm lifting its target on Hope Bancorp by US$1, which feeds into the modest overall increase in the consolidated target.
Analysis Article Oct 31

Hope Bancorp (NASDAQ:HOPE) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.14

Hope Bancorp, Inc. ( NASDAQ:HOPE ) will pay a dividend of $0.14 on the 21st of November. The dividend yield will be...
Seeking Alpha Oct 31

Decent Valuation And Stable Credit Quality Make Hope Bancorp A Buy

Summary Hope Bancorp reported mixed Q3 results, with top-line beats but bottom-line misses, and improving asset quality and net interest margins (NIMs). Loan and deposit growth for HOPE remains sluggish, mainly due to California's economic slowdown, but management is expanding into new markets and hiring talent to drive growth. NIMs expanded significantly from 2.54% to 2.89% due to merger synergies and asset redeployment but are expected to stabilize as these benefits normalize. HOPE is attractively valued at 0.8x tangible book, with stable credit quality and potential growth, warranting a soft buy rating despite current growth headwinds. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Apr 25

Hope Bancorp (NASDAQ:HOPE) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.14

Hope Bancorp, Inc. ( NASDAQ:HOPE ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.14 per share on the 16th of May...
Seeking Alpha Feb 28

Hope Bancorp: Challenges To Overcome Remain The Same As A Year Ago

Summary HOPE's loan growth remains sluggish, hindered by stagnant deposits, despite the merger with Territorial Bancorp offering some optimism for 2025. The bank's profitability struggles due to high deposit costs and declining net interest income, yet its dividend yield of 5.18% remains sustainable. The merger with Territorial Bancorp could improve deposit quality and diversify HOPE's loan portfolio, but organic growth remains weak. Despite challenges, HOPE's low valuation and potential synergies from the merger justify a hold rating, not a sell. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Jan 31

Hope Bancorp (NASDAQ:HOPE) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.14

Hope Bancorp, Inc. ( NASDAQ:HOPE ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.14 per share on the 20th of...
Analysis Article Oct 31

Hope Bancorp (NASDAQ:HOPE) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.14

Hope Bancorp, Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:HOPE ) investors are due to receive a payment of $0.14 per share on 21st of November...
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New Narrative Sep 24

Merger And Calculated Efficiencies Set To Boost Revenue And Margins Amid Growth Opportunities

Merger with Territorial Bancorp and strategic reorganization are poised to enhance the deposit franchise and reduce operating expenses.
Seeking Alpha May 06

Hope Bancorp: Dividend Yield Is Attractive, Acquisition Is The Biggest Catalyst

Summary The upcoming acquisition will provide much-needed respite to the loan portfolio, which has been declining for a year and a half. The management’s strategy to reduce costly deposits will lift the margin. On the other hand, the acquisition can pressurize the margin. I’m expecting earnings to dip this year before taking off next year. HOPE is offering an attractive dividend yield of 5.2%. My valuation analysis suggests a potential price downside of12% this year. Increasing the time frame till the end of next year leads to a price upside of 6%. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article May 02

Hope Bancorp (NASDAQ:HOPE) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.14

Hope Bancorp, Inc. ( NASDAQ:HOPE ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.14 per share on the 23rd of May. The...

Shareholder Returns

HOPEUS BanksUS Market
7D-4.4%-2.9%-0.9%
1Y12.7%14.1%24.4%

Return vs Industry: HOPE underperformed the US Banks industry which returned 14.5% over the past year.

Return vs Market: HOPE underperformed the US Market which returned 26.7% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is HOPE's price volatile compared to industry and market?
HOPE volatility
HOPE Average Weekly Movement3.7%
Banks Industry Average Movement3.5%
Market Average Movement7.2%
10% most volatile stocks in US Market16.2%
10% least volatile stocks in US Market3.1%

Stable Share Price: HOPE has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.

Volatility Over Time: HOPE's weekly volatility (4%) has been stable over the past year.

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
19861,424Kevin Kimwww.bankofhope.com

Hope Bancorp, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Bank of Hope that provides retail and commercial banking services for businesses and individuals in the United States. It accepts personal and business checking, money market, savings, time deposit, and individual retirement accounts. The company offers loans comprising commercial and industrial loans to businesses for various purposes, such as working capital, purchasing inventory, debt refinancing, business acquisitions, international trade finance, other business-related financing, and syndicated and leveraged loans services; commercial real estate loans; residential mortgage loans; small business administration loans; and consumer loans, such as single-family mortgage, home equity, automobile, credit card, and personal loans.

Hope Bancorp, Inc. Fundamentals Summary

How do Hope Bancorp's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
HOPE fundamental statistics
Market capUS$1.53b
Earnings (TTM)US$70.03m
Revenue (TTM)US$476.51m
21.6x
P/E Ratio
0.7x
P/B Ratio

Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
HOPE income statement (TTM)
RevenueUS$476.51m
Cost of RevenueUS$0
Gross ProfitUS$476.51m
Other ExpensesUS$406.48m
EarningsUS$70.03m

Last Reported Earnings

Mar 31, 2026

Next Earnings Date

n/a

Earnings per share (EPS)0.55
Gross Margin100.00%
Net Profit Margin14.70%
Debt/Equity Ratio18.9%

How did HOPE perform over the long term?

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Dividends

4.7%
Current Dividend Yield
102%
Payout Ratio

Does HOPE pay a reliable dividends?

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When do you need to buy HOPE by to receive an upcoming dividend?
Hope Bancorp dividend dates
Ex Dividend DateMay 08 2026
Dividend Pay DateMay 22 2026
Days until Ex dividend9 days
Days until Dividend pay date5 days

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/15 12:09
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/15 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.

Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.

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Analyst Sources

Hope Bancorp, Inc. is covered by 10 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.

AnalystInstitution
Peter WinterBMO Capital Markets Equity Research
Leanne CaravaggioBMO Capital Markets Equity Research
Erika NajarianBofA Global Research