The 5 Wall Street analysts covering Hope Bancorp, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $16 — +15.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 56 of 100 as at 8 Oct 2026 — in the upper half.
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.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Growth (95): 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.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on HOPE, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
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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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +15.2% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 3 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Sept 2026 | StoneX | Initiates | Hold | — |
| 3 Aug 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | $14 → $15 |
| 3 Aug 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 28 July 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | $15 → $16 |
| 28 July 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 29 Apr 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 29 Apr 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | $15 → $15 |
| 6 Apr 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 28 Jan 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 28 Jan 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 30 Jan 2025 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 28 Jan 2025 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 30 July 2024 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 1 May 2024 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 30 Apr 2024 | DA Davidson | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 30 Apr 2024 | Wedbush | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 31 Jan 2024 | Wedbush | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 24 Oct 2023 | Wedbush | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 25 July 2023 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 25 July 2023 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market 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.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. HOPE appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 8 Oct 2026, Hope Bancorp, Inc. returned +27.7% against +16.2% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 50% of US stocks
Cheaper than 37% of US stocks
Cheaper than 79% of US stocks
Higher than 90% of US stocks
Higher than 76% of US stocks
Higher than 89% of US stocks
Higher than 85% of US stocks
Higher than 54% of US stocks
Higher than 47% of US stocks
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.
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 71.0% 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.
Trailing P/E: 13.1×; forward P/E: 8.6× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 4.16%, paying out 54% of earnings.
Hope Bancorp, Inc. employs 1,432 people — $403K of revenue per employee.
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Hope Bancorp (HOPE) was upgraded to Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about its earnings prospects. The report says the stock might move higher.
Why it matters — HOPE watchers may note the upgrade as a sign of increased optimism about the company’s earnings prospects.
Hope Bancorp announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Bank of Hope, has completed its previously announced acquisition of the Commercial Banking Unit of SMBC MANUBANK, a subsidiary of SMBC. The deal adds an established commercial banking franchise and seasoned professionals to Bank of Hope and diversifies its deposit base.
Why it matters — HOPE watchers would care because the completed acquisition expands Bank of Hope's commercial banking franchise and strengthens its deposit diversification.
Hope Bancorp announced that its subsidiary, Bank of Hope, received all required regulatory approvals from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the State of California to complete its previously announced acquisition of the Commercial Banking Unit of SMBC MANUBANK, a wholly owned subsidiary of SMBC.
Why it matters — This clears a key regulatory hurdle for Bank of Hope's planned acquisition of MANUBANK's commercial banking unit, bringing the deal a step closer to completion.
Hope Bancorp reported a strong Q2 2026 with revenue and adjusted EPS exceeding analyst expectations, swinging from a loss to profit. Net interest margin expanded, deposits and loans grew, and non-interest income rebounded sharply due to the absence of prior-year securities losses.
Why it matters — The article notes that despite the strong quarter, HOPE's forward P/E of 13.8 and subpar asset quality metrics (ROA 0.71%, ROE 5.76%) limit the case for an upgrade, giving shareholders context on the stock's valuation challenges.
Bank of Hope, the subsidiary of Hope Bancorp, Inc., has launched a branding campaign centered on sponsoring 'BTS THE CITY ARIRANG NEW YORK', using K-pop culture to connect with customers and increase brand visibility.
Why it matters — The campaign reflects Bank of Hope's efforts to strengthen customer connections and brand visibility through culturally relevant marketing initiatives.
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.
Of the 5 analysts covering Hope Bancorp, Inc., 2 rate it a Buy, 3 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Hope Bancorp, Inc. 56 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 8 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 8 Oct 2026, Hope Bancorp, Inc. ranks 56 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 (95 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 5 analysts implies +15.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Hope Bancorp, Inc. 56 out of 100 as at 8 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
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.
Hope Bancorp, Inc. returned +27.7% over the 12 months to 8 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
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.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 6 Oct 2026): "Hope Bancorp (HOPE) Moves to Buy: Rationale Behind the Upgrade". Hope Bancorp (HOPE) was upgraded to Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about its earnings prospects. The report says the stock might move higher.
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. · 1,432 employees · United States · https://www.bankofhope.com
