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

Last close, 21 Aug 2026
$14
0.00% on the day

The 4 Wall Street analysts covering Hope Bancorp, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $16 — +11.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 54 of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$1.8B
Ticker Nerd rank
54 / 100
Median analyst target
$16
Analysts covering
4
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−3.3%
1M
+2.9%
YTD
+31.7%
1Y
+40.2%
From 52W high
−3.7%
From 52W low
+46.7%
$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 22 Aug 2026
54 / 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
95
Momentum
89
Value
71
Revisions
50
Issuance
43
Accruals
41
Size
38
Volatility
25
Quality
18

Growth (95): Sales and profits are climbing, and climbing faster than before.

Quality (18): 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 quant trader with fourteen 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$16Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 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.

What Wall Street says4 analysts
2 Buy2 Hold0 Sell
Low $15Median $16High $16

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +11.0% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

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

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
3 Aug 2026Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsMarket Perform$14 → $15
28 July 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsBuy$15 → $16
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—
26 Apr 2023WedbushMaintainsNeutral—
6 Apr 2023Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsMarket Perform—
18 May 2022DA DavidsonDowngradeNeutral—

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

Market Radar

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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.

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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 movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+2.3%
Analysts raising
1
Analysts cutting
1
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
13.8×

Cheaper than 49% of US stocks

Price / sales
3.3×

Cheaper than 38% of US stocks

Price / book
0.8×

Cheaper than 80% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
—
Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
71.0%

Higher than 90% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
56.3%

Higher than 77% of US stocks

Gross margin
—
Operating margin
34.2%

Higher than 89% of US stocks

Net margin
23.9%

Higher than 85% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
5.7%

Higher than 54% of US stocks

Return on assets
0.7%

Higher than 47% of US stocks

Dividend yield
4.0%

Higher than 76% of US dividend payers

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

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.$1.8B
54
TFINTriumph Financial, Inc.$1.8B
42
DCOMDime Commercial Bancshares, Inc.$1.8B
54
TCBKTriCo Bancshares$1.8B
87
CASHPathward Financial, Inc.$1.8B
59
FSUNFirstSun Capital Bancorp$1.8B
19
OCFCOceanFirst Financial Corp.$1.8B
13

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

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's Great Quarter Doesn't Mean An Upgrade Is Justified

Seeking Alpha · 29 July 2026neutral

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 Launches K-pop Culture Inspired Campaign Encompassing Sponsorship to Increase Brand Visibility, Strengthen Customer Connections

Business Wire · 28 July 2026positive

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.

Hope Bancorp, Inc. (HOPE) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 27 July 2026neutral

Hope Bancorp, Inc. released its Q2 2026 earnings call transcript via Seeking Alpha, covering the company's quarterly financial performance and management commentary.

Why it matters — The earnings call transcript provides detailed insights into Hope Bancorp's financial results and strategic outlook for the second quarter of 2026.

Hope Bancorp Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

MarketBeat · 27 July 2026positive

Hope Bancorp reported higher second-quarter earnings and revenue, driven by net interest margin expansion, loan growth, and deposit mix improvement ahead of its planned acquisition of SMBC MANUBANK's commercial banking unit.

Why it matters — The earnings outperformance and continued strategic positioning for the MANUBANK acquisition signal operational progress and future growth potential for Hope Bancorp.

Hope Bancorp (HOPE) Q2 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

Zacks Investment Research · 27 July 2026neutral

Hope Bancorp (HOPE) reported its financial results for the quarter ended June 2026, with Zacks Investment Research comparing key metrics to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

Why it matters — The comparison of HOPE's quarterly performance against analyst estimates provides insight into how the company is tracking relative to market expectations.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about HOPE stock

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

The 4 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 4 analysts covering Hope Bancorp, Inc., 2 rate it a Buy, 2 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Hope Bancorp, Inc. 54 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 22 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank HOPE?

As at 22 Aug 2026, Hope Bancorp, Inc. ranks 54 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).

Will HOPE stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 4 analysts implies +11.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Hope Bancorp, Inc. 54 out of 100 as at 22 Aug 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 +40.2% over the 12 months to 21 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Hope Bancorp, Inc. do?

Hope Bancorp Inc. is a publicly traded banking company engaged in providing a diverse range of financial services.

What is the latest news on HOPE?

The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 29 July 2026): "Hope Bancorp's Great Quarter Doesn't Mean An Upgrade Is Justified". 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.

Company

About Hope Bancorp, Inc.

Hope Bancorp Inc. is a publicly traded banking company engaged in providing a diverse range of financial services. Its primary purpose is to offer personal and commercial banking operations, facilitating both individual and business financial needs through a variety of loan products, deposit accounts, and other financial solutions. Serving primarily the Korean-American community, Hope Bancorp fosters economic growth within this demographic by tailoring its services to meet specific cultural and financial needs. Notable features of Hope Bancorp include its extensive network of branches and ATMs, particularly concentrated in areas with significant Korean-American populations across the United States. The company offers competitive products across several sectors, such as small business loans, residential mortgage loans, and specialized accounts that cater to unique client requirements. Market significance of Hope Bancorp lies in its role as a bridge between mainstream banking services and the specific needs of an immigrant community, thereby enhancing financial inclusion. By integrating community-focused banking with comprehensive financial services, Hope Bancorp holds a vital position in promoting financial stability and development within the communities it serves.

CEO Mr. Kevin Sung Kim J.D. · 1,432 employees · United States · https://www.bankofhope.com