Hope Bancorp (HOPE) Moves to Buy: Rationale Behind the Upgrade

Hope Bancorp (HOPE) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 6, 2026

Bank of Hope Completes Acquisition of the Commercial Banking Unit of SMBC MANUBANK

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hope Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOPE) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Bank of Hope (“the Bank”), has completed its previously announced acquisition of the Commercial Banking Unit of SMBC MANUBANK (“MANUBANK”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of SMBC Americas Holdings, Inc. and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (“SMBC”). The acquisition adds an established commercial banking franchise and seasoned professionals to Bank of Hope, diversifying its deposit seg.

Business Wire • Oct 1, 2026

Bank of Hope Receives Regulatory Approvals to Acquire the Commercial Banking Unit of SMBC MANUBANK

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hope Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOPE) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Bank of Hope, has received all regulatory approvals required to complete the previously announced acquisition of the Commercial Banking Unit of SMBC MANUBANK (“MANUBANK”), a wholly owned subsidiary of SMBC Americas Holdings, Inc. and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (“SMBC”). Regulatory approvals have been received from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the California.

Business Wire • Sep 2, 2026

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

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bank of Hope, subsidiary of Hope Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOPE), is expanding the ways it connects with customers and community members through a creative branding campaign centered on a sponsorship of 'BTS THE CITY ARIRANG NEW YORK'. Celebrating ‘BTS THE CITY ARIRANG NEW YORK' as people from around the world gather in New York City, this campaign serves as a unique activation targeted at today's consumers who seek meaningful relationships with the brands with which the.

Business Wire • Jul 28, 2026

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

Hope Bancorp delivered a strong Q2 2026, with revenue and adjusted EPS both exceeding analyst expectations and a swing from loss to profit. HOPE's net interest margin expanded to 2.96%, deposits and loans grew, and non-interest income rebounded sharply due to the absence of prior-year securities losses. Despite trading below book value, HOPE's forward P/E of 13.8 and subpar asset quality (ROA 0.71%, ROE 5.76%) limit its attractiveness.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 29, 2026

Hope Bancorp Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

Hope Bancorp NASDAQ: HOPE reported higher second-quarter earnings and revenue as net interest margin expanded, loan growth accelerated and the company continued to improve its deposit mix ahead of its planned acquisition of SMBC MANUBANK's commercial banking unit.

MarketBeat • Jul 27, 2026

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

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

Seeking Alpha • Jul 27, 2026

Hope Bancorp Reports Financial Results for the Second Quarter and Six Months Ended June 30, 2026

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hope Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: HOPE), the holding company of Bank of Hope (the “Bank”), today reported unaudited financial results for its second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2026. For the second quarter of 2026, the Company reported net income of $33.0 million, or $0.26 per diluted common share, up 12% from net income of $29.5 million, or $0.23 per diluted common share, for the first quarter of 2026, and up from a net loss of $24.8 million, o.

Business Wire • Jul 27, 2026

Hope Bancorp Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.14 Per Share

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hope Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: HOPE) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.14 per common share. The dividend is payable on or about August 20, 2026, to all stockholders of record as of the close of business on August 6, 2026.About Hope Bancorp, Inc.Hope Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOPE) is the holding company for Bank of Hope, with $18.99 billion in total assets as of June 30, 2026. Following the addition of Ter.

Business Wire • Jul 27, 2026

Hope Bancorp (HOPE) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates

Hope Bancorp (HOPE) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.27 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.26 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.19 per share a year ago.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 27, 2026