Hope Bancorp (HOPE) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Hope Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOPE) is a California-based bank holding company offering a full range of commercial and retail banking services through its subsidiary, HOPE Bank. Founded in 1996 to serve the financial needs of the growing Chinese-American community in Southern California, the company has since expanded its footprint to encompass major metropolitan markets in both California and Nevada. Headquartered in Los Angeles, HOPE Bank operates across Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego and Riverside counties, with additional offices in the San Francisco Bay Area and Las Vegas.

The company’s core business activities include deposit-taking, lending and treasury management services tailored to small- and medium-sized businesses, professional practices and individuals. HOPE Bank provides commercial real estate loans, construction financing, equipment loans and lines of credit, as well as personal banking products such as checking and savings accounts, residential mortgages and consumer loans. Treasury management offerings include online cash management, ACH origination, wire transfers and lockbox services designed to streamline client operations and enhance liquidity.

Over the years, Hope Bancorp has pursued strategic initiatives to broaden its market reach and strengthen its service capabilities. The acquisition of Infinity Financial Holdings, Inc. in late 2022 extended the company’s presence into the Nevada market, while ongoing investments in digital banking technology have improved client access to mobile and online platforms. By combining relationship-based service with modern digital tools, HOPE Bank aims to deliver personalized solutions that address the unique needs of businesses and individuals in its core communities.

Leadership at Hope Bancorp is headed by President and Chief Executive Officer Douglas C.P. Sheng, who oversees the company’s strategic direction and day-to-day operations. The board of directors, chaired by industry veteran Patrick Fan, provides governance and guidance on risk management, growth initiatives and capital planning. With a focus on community engagement, financial inclusion and prudent risk management, Hope Bancorp continues to build on its heritage as a trusted regional bank serving diverse markets in the Western United States.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $11.47 to $11.68
• 50-Day Range: $9.89 to $11.63
• 52-Week Range: $8.83 to $14.54
• Volume: 436,856 shs
• Average Volume: 838,480 shs
• Market Capitalization: $1.49 billion
• P/E Ratio: 14.95
• Dividend Yield: 4.80%
• Price Target: $13.50
• Consensus Rating: Hold

Hope Bancorp Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Hope Bancorp scored higher than 96% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 78th out of 935 stocks in the finance sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.2 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

Hope Bancorp has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.33, and is based on 1 buy rating, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Hope Bancorp has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 3.8 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 20.18%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Hope Bancorp are expected to grow by 20.18% in the coming year, from $1.09 to $1.31 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Hope Bancorp is 14.95, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 26.26.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Hope Bancorp is 14.95, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 19.29.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Hope Bancorp has a P/B Ratio of 0.66. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.76% of the float of Hope Bancorp has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Hope Bancorp has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Hope Bancorp has recently increased by 8.77%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Strong

Dividend Leadership

Hope Bancorp is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.82%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

Dividend Growth

Hope Bancorp does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Hope Bancorp is 71.79%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Hope Bancorp will have a dividend payout ratio of 42.75% next year. This indicates that Hope Bancorp will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 3.2 / 5
• Environmental Score: -0.41

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.76% of the float of Hope Bancorp has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Hope Bancorp has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Hope Bancorp has recently increased by 8.77%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.6 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.75

News Sentiment

Hope Bancorp has a news sentiment score of 0.75. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.94 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 7 news articles for Hope Bancorp this week, compared to 6 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

2 people have searched for HOPE on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Hope Bancorp insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 5.16% of the stock of Hope Bancorp is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

84.00% of the stock of Hope Bancorp is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

HOPE Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have HOPE shares performed this year?

Hope Bancorp's stock was trading at $12.29 at the beginning of the year. Since then, HOPE stock has decreased by 5.1% and is now trading at $11.66.

How were Hope Bancorp's earnings last quarter?

Hope Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:HOPE) announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, April, 22nd. The financial services provider reported $0.19 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.18 by $0.01. The financial services provider earned $217.17 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $114.97 million. Hope Bancorp had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 4.60% and a net margin of 9.82%.
Read the conference call transcript.

Who are Hope Bancorp's major shareholders?

Hope Bancorp's top institutional shareholders include NorthCrest Asset Manangement LLC (0.03%) and GAMMA Investing LLC. Insiders that own company stock include Steven Koh, Daisy Y Ha, David P Malone, Dale S Zuehls, William J Lewis, Jinho Doo, Jinho Doo, Angelee Harris and Thomas Stenger.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of Hope Bancorp?

Shares of HOPE stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Hope Bancorp own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Hope Bancorp investors own include American Water Works (AWK), Waste Connections (WCN), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH), AU Optronics (AUOTY), The RMR Group (RMR), Humana (HUM) and Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 4/22/2025
• Record date for 5/16 Dividend: 5/02/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 5/16 Dividend: 5/02/2025
• Dividend Payable: 5/16/2025
• Today: 7/15/2025
• Next Earnings (Confirmed): 7/22/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Finance
• Industry: BANKS - WEST
• Sub-Industry: Regional Banks
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:HOPE
• CIK: 1128361
• Web: www.bankofhope.com
• Phone: (213) 639-1700
• Fax: 213-235-3033
• Employees: 1,244
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Hope Bancorp: $13.50
• High Price Target: $14.50
• Low Price Target: $12.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +15.8%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.33
• Research Coverage: 3 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $0.78
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 14.95
• Forward P/E Ratio: 10.70
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $99.63 million
• Net Margins: 9.82%
• Pretax Margin: 12.93%
• Return on Equity: 4.60%
• Return on Assets: 0.57%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.10
• Current Ratio: 0.96
• Quick Ratio: 0.96

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $467.09 million
• Price / Sales: 3.20
• Cash Flow: $1.31 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 8.90
• Book Value: $17.68 per share
• Price / Book: 0.66

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 128,056,000
• Free Float: 121,448,000
• Market Cap: $1.49 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.90