Hope Bancorp

HOPE · NASDAQ

$13.62+$0.28 (+2.10%)TodayMarket closed · Oct 20, 4:26 PM ET

Prev close $13.34

HOPE analyst rating

HoldConsensus of 4 analysts over the last 12 months. 25% rate it a buy.

Strong buy0
Buy1
Hold3
Underperform0
Sell0

12-month price target · 6 analysts

Average $15.81 (+16.1% upside)

Low: $15.15
Now: $13.62
High: $16.80

Upgrades and downgrades

The latest rating actions, newest first

HOPE analyst upgrades, downgrades and rating actions
Firm	Date	Action	Rating	Price target	Hit rate
StoneX	Sep 24, 2026	Initiates	Hold	—	70%
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods	Aug 3, 2026	Maintains	Market Perform	$14.00 → $15.00	63%
DA Davidson	Jul 28, 2026	Maintains	Buy	$15.00 → $16.00	78%
DA Davidson	Apr 29, 2026	Maintains	Buy	$14.50 → $15.00	78%
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods	Apr 6, 2026	Maintains	Market Perform	$13.00 → $14.00	61%
DA Davidson	Jan 28, 2026	Maintains	Buy	$14.50	78%
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods	Jan 28, 2026	Maintains	Market Perform	$12.00 → $13.00	61%

The case for and against

Updated Jul 17, 2026

Bull case

Hope Bancorp is a well-managed bank with controlled expenses, stable asset quality metrics, and solid loan growth in key markets. Their strong and diverse customer base and emphasis on core business banking products, combined with lower funding costs and a slightly expanding NIM, position the company for steady revenue and PPNR growth in the coming years. Despite a modest decrease in our 2026 earnings estimate, we maintain a BUY rating and a price target of $14.50, representing a 1x multiple on 2026E TBV.

Bear case

Hope Bancorp is facing a decline in operating income due to lower spread income and higher expenses, offsetting any potential benefits from lower provisions and fee income. The company's asset quality metrics remain stable, but there is a potential risk of deterioration. In addition, sluggish loan demand and a competitive market may negatively impact net interest margin. Furthermore, the company's loan-to-deposit ratio has declined, and initial 2026 guidance predicts only modest loan growth and a relatively high revenue growth target.

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