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Hope Bancorp

(NASDAQ) HOPE

Current Price$13.74
Market Cap$1.76BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1996)+2,867%
5 Year+32%
1 Year+26%
1 Month+8%
Hope Bancorp last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 13.742026-07-17
Hope Bancorp stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+2.23%USD 13.442026-07-10
1 month+7.76%USD 12.752026-06-17
3 month+10.9%USD 12.392026-04-17
Year to date+28.21%USD 10.722025-12-31
1 year+26.04%USD 10.902025-07-17
3 year+71.3%USD 8.022023-07-18
5 year+32.34%USD 10.382021-07-16
Since inception+2,867.39%USD 0.471996-12-17

Hope Bancorp Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$1.76BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$981.58M

Net Income (TTM)

$66.97M

EPS (TTM)

$0.52

P/E Ratio

26.46

Dividend

$0.56

Beta (Volatility)

0.89 (Low)

Price

$13.74

Volume

1,070,354.02

Open

$13.84

Previous Close

$13.74

Daily Range

$13.57 - $13.88

52-Week Range

$9.44 - $14.05

Estimated Earnings Date

Jul 27, 2026

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About Hope Bancorp

Hope Bancorp helps small businesses and families manage their money and loans. It serves a multi-ethnic customer base with Korean-American roots. The bank operates across the United States and in South Korea.

Banking for Businesses and Families

  • Commercial Real Estate: Loans for buying or refinancing buildings like retail centers and warehouses; these made up 58% of the loan portfolio at the end of 2025.
  • Business Loans: Funding for working capital, inventory, and debt refinancing for small and medium-sized companies.
  • SBA Lending: Small Business Administration loans for startups or business expansions; the bank holds Preferred Lender status nationwide.
  • Consumer Banking: Personal accounts, home mortgages, and credit cards for individual customers.
  • Trade Finance: Specialized services like letters of credit to help businesses manage international trade payments.

New Markets and New Alliances

  • Completed the merger with Territorial Bancorp Inc. on April 2, 2025, adding 29 branches in Hawaii.
  • Expanded the branch network to 74 locations across states including California, New York, Texas, and Washington by late 2025.
  • Maintains a representative office in Seoul, South Korea to support customers with international business ties.

What Makes Hope Different

Hope Bancorp is one of the largest independent commercial banks headquartered in California. Its Preferred Lender status with the Small Business Administration allows it to approve small business loans faster than many competitors.

Checking the 2025 Books

  • Revenue reached $258.6 million in Q4 2025, up 7.1% from Q4 2024.
  • Net income hit $34.5 million in Q4 2025, up 41.6% from the previous year.
  • Operating income was $46.3 million in Q4 2025, up 52.3% year-over-year.
  • Free cash flow hit $69 million in Q4 2025, up 45.6% from Q4 2024.

The Big Picture

Hope Bancorp has grown from a specialized lender for the Korean-American community into a diversified regional bank. Its recent expansion into Hawaii and focus on small business lending support its broader multi-ethnic growth strategy.

AI Generated • Apr 29, 2026

Industry

Banks

Sector

Financials

Employees

1,424

CEO

Kevin Sung Kim, MBA, CPA

Website

www.bankofhope.com

Headquarters

Los Angeles, CA 90010, US

HOPE Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

49.98%

Operating Margin

9.25%

Net Income Margin

6.82%

Return on Equity

2.96%

Return on Capital

3.01%

Return on Assets

0.36%

Earnings Yield

3.78%

Dividend Yield

4.08%

Payout Ratio

1.07%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$1.76BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

127.84M

Volume

1.07M

Avg. Volume

1.02M

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$490.56M

Operating Income

$90.81M

EBITDA

$93.75M

Operating Cash Flow

$151.69M

Capital Expenditure

-$16.87M

Free Cash Flow

$134.82M

Cash & ST Invst.

$594.77M

Total Debt

$396.28M

Hope Bancorp Performance Analysis

Hope Bancorp annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 754,960,00024.5%
20232023-12-31USD 1,077,371,00042.7%
20242024-12-31USD 1,010,405,000-6.2%
20252025-12-31USD 967,443,000-4.3%
Hope Bancorp sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-30-7.1%
Q32025-09-3020.3%
Q42025-12-31-0.6%
Q12026-03-31-4.6%
Hope Bancorp annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 1.819.1%
20232023-12-31USD 1.11-38.7%
20242024-12-31USD 0.82-25.9%
20252025-12-31USD 0.49-40.9%
Hope Bancorp sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-30-229.4%
Q32025-09-30209.1%
Q42025-12-3112.5%
Q12026-03-31-14.8%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$246.64M

+5.9%

Gross Profit

$131.91M

+18.1%

Gross Margin

53.48%

N/A

Market Cap

$1.76BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$1.22M

N/A

Employees

1,434

N/A

Net Income

$29.54M

+40.0%

EBITDA

$37.92M

+36.2%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$594.77M

-19.3%

Total Debt

$396.28M

+58.0%

Accounts Receivable

$53.73M

+7.5%

Inventory

$0.00

N/A

Long Term Debt

$111.32M

-55.6%

Short Term Debt

$284.97M

N/A

Return on Assets

0.36%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

0.49%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$11.80M

-50.8%

Operating Cash Flow

$13.81M

-48.2%

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Questions About HOPE

What is the current price of Hope Bancorp?

Hope Bancorp is trading at $13.74 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Hope Bancorp?

Over the past 52 weeks, Hope Bancorp has traded between $9.44 and $14.05.

How much debt does Hope Bancorp have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Hope Bancorp reported total debt of $453.60M.

How much cash does Hope Bancorp have on hand?

Hope Bancorp does not have cash on hand data available.

What is Hope Bancorp’s dividend yield?

Hope Bancorp currently has a dividend yield of 4.08%.

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