Hope Bancorp, Inc.

NasdaqGS:HOPE Stock Report

Market Cap: US$1.6b

Hope Bancorp Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 1/6

Hope Bancorp's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -22.1%, while the Banks industry saw earnings growing at 3% annually. Revenues have been declining at an average rate of 4.9% per year. Hope Bancorp's return on equity is 3.1%, and it has net margins of 14.7%.

Key information

-22.09%

Earnings growth rate

-22.10%

EPS growth rate

Banks Industry Growth11.18%
Revenue growth rate-4.90%
Return on equity3.07%
Net Margin14.70%
Last Earnings Update31 Mar 2026

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

Narrative Update • May 26

HOPE: Future Returns Will Hinge On Execution As Recent Upgrades Signal Cautious Optimism

Analysts have nudged their price target for Hope Bancorp higher by $0.75 to $14.38, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, and a lower future P/E outlook as key drivers of the change. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts point to room for valuation support, as the updated target reflects their view that the current P/E assumption still leaves some upside if execution on revenue and margin plans stays on track.
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...

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How Hope Bancorp makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.

Earnings and Revenue History

NasdaqGS:HOPE Revenue, expenses and earnings (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
31 Mar 26477703140
31 Dec 25456623010
30 Sep 25423482790
30 Jun 25404422620
31 Mar 25440952470
31 Dec 244491002480
30 Sep 244741022530
30 Jun 244871082600
31 Mar 245101202670
31 Dec 235321342760
30 Sep 235621592810
30 Jun 235921832810
31 Mar 236051972790
31 Dec 226112182690
30 Sep 226052182650
30 Jun 226002202620
31 Mar 225962222580
31 Dec 215692052450
30 Sep 215281812470
30 Jun 214911562380
31 Mar 214491292310
31 Dec 204261122330
30 Sep 204471262380
30 Jun 204611382430
31 Mar 204861542500
31 Dec 195091712500
30 Sep 195141722460
30 Jun 195161762410
31 Mar 195241812410
31 Dec 185331902390
30 Sep 185421632400
30 Jun 185471612380
31 Mar 185411542290
31 Dec 175301392250
30 Sep 175261622200
30 Jun 175031442120
31 Mar 174531261920
31 Dec 164061141700
30 Sep 16349961480
30 Jun 16318951340
31 Mar 16314951330
31 Dec 15309921330
30 Sep 15306921320
30 Jun 15302881300

Quality Earnings: HOPE has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: HOPE's current net profit margins (14.7%) are lower than last year (21.6%).

Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis

Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: HOPE's earnings have declined by 22.1% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: HOPE's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.

Earnings vs Industry: HOPE had negative earnings growth (-26.2%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Banks industry average (23.2%).

Return on Equity

High ROE: HOPE's Return on Equity (3.1%) is considered low.

Return on Assets

Return on Capital Employed

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/31 12:36
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/29 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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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