HOPEFinancial Services · Banks - Regional

HOPE Stock Forecast: Hope Bancorp, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 30 Oct 2026
$13
−2.80% on the day

The 5 Wall Street analysts covering Hope Bancorp, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $16 — +17.4% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 49 of 100 as at 31 Oct 2026 — in the lower half.

Market cap
$1.7B
Ticker Nerd rank
49/ 100
Median analyst target
$16
Analysts covering
5
Revenue$147.8M+56.3% y/y
Net income$33.0M
Free cash flow$56.0M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−6.2%
1M
−0.7%
YTD
+24.5%
1Y
+31.4%
From 52W high
−9.0%
From 52W low
+38.6%
$10
$15
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

HOPE stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Hope Bancorp, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 31 Oct 2026
49/ 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Growth
94
Momentum
87
Value
70
Issuance
47
Revisions
42
Size
37
Accruals
34
Volatility
23
Quality
17

Growth (94): Sales and profits are climbing, and climbing faster than before.

Quality (17): Profits are thin or unreliable for the size of the business, or they are not turning into cash.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs systematic trader with 15+ years in markets.

Wall Street

HOPE stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on HOPE, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$10$12$14$16Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26HOPEHigh $16Median $16Low $15

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says5 analysts
1 Buy4 Hold0 Sell
Low $15Median $16High $16

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +17.4% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 3 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
24 Sept 2026StoneXInitiatesHold—
3 Aug 2026Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsMarket Perform$14 → $15
3 Aug 2026Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsMarket Perform—
28 July 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsBuy$15 → $16
28 July 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsBuy—
29 Apr 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsBuy—
29 Apr 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsBuy$15 → $15
6 Apr 2026Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsMarket Perform—
28 Jan 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsBuy—
28 Jan 2026Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsMarket Perform—
30 Jan 2025Piper SandlerMaintainsNeutral—
28 Jan 2025DA DavidsonMaintainsBuy—
30 July 2024Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsMarket Perform—
1 May 2024Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsMarket Perform—
30 Apr 2024DA DavidsonUpgradeBuy—
30 Apr 2024WedbushMaintainsNeutral—
31 Jan 2024WedbushMaintainsNeutral—
24 Oct 2023WedbushMaintainsNeutral—
25 July 2023DA DavidsonMaintainsNeutral—
25 July 2023Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsMarket Perform—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

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Performance

HOPE vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 30 Oct 2026, Hope Bancorp, Inc. returned +31.4% against +12.4% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

HOPE vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
90100110120130140150Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26HOPES&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

HOPE analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingThis fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−1.5%
Analysts raising
1
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

Hope Bancorp, Inc. (HOPE) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
12.5×

Cheaper than 51% of US stocks

Price / sales
3.1×

Cheaper than 38% of US stocks

Price / book
0.7×

Cheaper than 77% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
—
Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
12.4%

Higher than 58% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
15.3%

Higher than 54% of US stocks

Gross margin
—
Operating margin
35.2%

Higher than 89% of US stocks

Net margin
24.1%

Higher than 85% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
5.9%

Higher than 55% of US stocks

Return on assets
0.7%

Higher than 48% of US stocks

Dividend yield
4.2%

Higher than 91% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Hope Bancorp, Inc. (HOPE) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Hope Bancorp, Inc. has a market value of $1.7B and an enterprise value of $1.7B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $576.5M. The latest quarter grew 12.4% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $130.9M, a 22.7% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $1.00.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $188.5M.

  • Hope Bancorp, Inc. spent $71.7M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 127.7M.

  • Trailing P/E: 12.5×; forward P/E: 9.1× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 4.24%, paying out 54% of earnings.

  • Hope Bancorp, Inc. employs 1,434 people — $402K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 1 Nov 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

HOPE vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelBanks - Regional
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
HOPEHope Bancorp, Inc.$1.7B49
TCBKTriCo Bancshares$1.7B83
NBHCNational Bank Holdings Corp.$1.7B11
QCRHQCR Holdings, Inc.$1.7B77
BFCBank First Corp.$1.7B53
BLXBladex, Inc.$1.7B26
FSUNFirstSun Capital Bancorp$1.7B30

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The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Hope Bancorp, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest HOPE news & analysis

Hope Bancorp, Inc. (HOPE) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 28 Oct 2026neutral

Seeking Alpha published a transcript of Hope Bancorp, Inc.’s Q3 2026 earnings call. The provided excerpt contains no details from the call.

Why it matters — HOPE watchers can note the transcript’s publication, but the excerpt does not provide results or management commentary to assess.

Hope Bancorp Q3 Earnings Call Highlights

MarketBeat · 28 Oct 2026positive

Hope Bancorp reported higher third-quarter earnings and revenue, supported by loan growth, a wider net interest margin and increased fee income. It also completed its acquisition of SMBC MANUBANK’s commercial banking unit on Oct. 1, adding deposits, lending capabilities and a larger Southern California presence.

Why it matters — The results and acquisition highlight developments in HOPE’s operating performance and banking footprint.

Here's What Key Metrics Tell Us About Hope Bancorp (HOPE) Q3 Earnings

Zacks Investment Research · 28 Oct 2026neutral

The article says Hope Bancorp’s revenue and EPS for the quarter ended September 2026 provide a view of performance, and suggests comparing key metrics with Wall Street estimates and year-ago figures.

Why it matters — Those comparisons may give HOPE watchers additional context on the quarter beyond revenue and EPS alone.

Hope Bancorp (HOPE) Q3 Earnings Lag Estimates

Zacks Investment Research · 28 Oct 2026negative

Hope Bancorp reported third-quarter earnings of $0.29 per share, below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.30. Earnings were up from $0.25 per share a year earlier.

Why it matters — HOPE watchers may note that quarterly earnings missed the consensus estimate despite rising year over year.

Hope Bancorp Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.14 Per Share

Business Wire · 28 Oct 2026neutral

Hope Bancorp’s board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.14 per common share. It is payable on or about November 20, 2026, to stockholders of record at the close of business on November 7, 2026.

Why it matters — HOPE watchers may note the declared dividend amount and its payment and record dates.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about HOPE stock

What is the HOPE stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 5 Wall Street analysts covering Hope Bancorp, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $16, with estimates ranging from $15 to $16. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is HOPE stock a buy right now?

Of the 5 analysts covering Hope Bancorp, Inc., 1 rate it a Buy, 4 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Hope Bancorp, Inc. 49 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 31 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank HOPE?

As at 31 Oct 2026, Hope Bancorp, Inc. ranks 49 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Growth (94 of 100).

Will HOPE stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 5 analysts implies +17.4% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Hope Bancorp, Inc. 49 out of 100 as at 31 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the HOPE stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Hope Bancorp, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for HOPE are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $15 to $16 over the next 12 months.

How has HOPE stock performed over the past year?

Hope Bancorp, Inc. returned +31.4% over the 12 months to 30 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Hope Bancorp, Inc. do?

Hope Bancorp, Inc. is a bank holding company that operates through its subsidiary, Bank of Hope, to provide a broad range of commercial, corporate, and consumer banking services.

What is the latest news on HOPE?

The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 28 Oct 2026): "Hope Bancorp, Inc. (HOPE) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript". Seeking Alpha published a transcript of Hope Bancorp, Inc.’s Q3 2026 earnings call. The provided excerpt contains no details from the call.

Company

About Hope Bancorp, Inc.

Hope Bancorp, Inc. is a bank holding company that operates through its subsidiary, Bank of Hope, to provide a broad range of commercial, corporate, and consumer banking services. Its core products include commercial real estate lending, commercial and industrial lending, Small Business Administration lending, residential mortgage lending, deposit accounts, treasury management, trade finance, foreign exchange solutions, and wealth management services. The company serves small and mid-sized businesses, professionals, and individual customers across diverse communities in the United States, with a particular focus on relationship-based banking and multilingual service. Hope Bancorp also supports customers through branch banking, loan production offices, and digital channels such as online and mobile banking. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Hope Bancorp is a significant regional banking franchise with operations centered on community-oriented financial services.

CEO Mr. Kevin Sung Kim J.D. · 1,434 employees · United States · https://www.bankofhope.com