Hope Bancorp, Inc. (HOPE) fair value analysis

Nasdaq · Updated 2026-10-19

HOPE price how computed

Last close $13.43 +$0.03 (+0.22%) since 2026-10-15

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Forward Fair Value verdict

Fairly valued

HOPE is trading at within about 10% of estimated fair value.

Based on TickrTrends' weekly Forward Fair Value model.

Last price: $13.43
Sector: Financial Services
12-month range: $9.84–$14.50
Market cap: $1.72B
From 52-week high: -7.4%
Shares outstanding: 128M
Rank in Financial Services by discount to fair value: #83 of 167

Last price is our stored weekly price from 2026-10-16, older than the 2026-10-19 run that built this page; the chart runs through 2026-10-16.

Hope Bancorp, Inc. is a bank holding company that provides retail and commercial banking services through its subsidiary banks. The company operates primarily in California and the Pacific region, serving individual and business customers through its branch network.

HOPE currently ranks #83 of 167 Financial Services stocks by discount to fair value. It has screened as Fairly valued for 14 consecutive weekly runs.

Fundamentals (4 quarters) how computed

Market cap: $1.72B
P/E (trailing): 13x
Revenue (TTM): $1.02B
Net margin: 12.6%
EPS (TTM): $1.02
Gross margin: 54.6%
Debt / equity: 0.25
Revenue growth (3-yr avg): -3.9%
Shares outstanding: 128M

Derived indicators how computed

Quality grade: B
Margin trend: Expanding
52-week position: The top quarter of its range

Technicals how computed

RSI (14-day): 43 · neutral
50-day average: $13.82
200-day average: $12.70
Moving-average state: 50-day above 200-day (golden cross state); price between the averages

Dividends how computed

Paid, last 12 months: $0.56 per share (4 payments)
Yield on last price: 4.17%
Consecutive years of increases: 0 (no streak on complete calendar years)
Last ex-dividend date: 2026-08-06
Last payment date: 2026-08-20

Earnings how computed

Next earnings report: 2026-10-27
Last 8 quarters vs consensus: 3 beat, 3 missed
Quarter by quarter: 2026-06 ▲ beat (+3.8%)
2026-03 ▲ beat (+4.5%)
2025-12 ▲ beat (+3.8%)
2025-09 ▼ miss (-3.8%)
2025-06 ▼ miss (-9.5%)
2025-03 ▬ met (0.0%)
2024-12 ▬ met (0.0%)
2024-09 ▼ miss (-4.5%)

Analyst consensus how computed

This is not TickrTrends' verdict.

Analyst ratings: 2 buy · 3 hold · 0 sell (5 analysts)
Consensus lean: Hold-leaning
Consensus price target: $15.5
Target vs last price: +15.4%

What our data shows for HOPE

Our model validated 16 trailing price-to-earnings windows for HOPE, built from quarterly earnings records.
Shares are trading in the upper third of their 12-month price range of $9.84–$14.50.
The 14-day relative strength index sits at a neutral 43.

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Forward Fair Value applies a conservatively normalized historical price-to-earnings multiple to the consensus earnings estimate for the next full fiscal year; how TickrTrends computes it.

Recent HOPE news

TickrTrends' derived news-sentiment signal for HOPE is currently leaning positive, computed from recent coverage.

Hope Bancorp: Good Yield And Strong Acquisition-Driven Growth (NASDAQ:HOPE) (seekingalpha.com, 2026-10-16)
TickrTrends take: Hope Bancorp trades at a valuation assessed as fairly valued according to TickrTrends' current analysis, suggesting limited upside or downside from current price levels in the near term. Given the company's acquisition-driven growth strategy highlighted in recent coverage, investors should monitor whether successful integration of acquired assets translates into earnings growth that can sustain or improve the valuation multiple. The combination of dividend yield and growth through acquisitions positions the company within typical parameters for financial services peers at this valuation level, making execution on capital deployment a key factor to watch.
HOPE Initiated Coverage by StoneX -- Rating Set to Hold (gurufocus.com, 2026-09-24)
TickrTrends take: StoneX's initiation of coverage with a Hold rating suggests analyst confidence that HOPE's current valuation appropriately reflects its near-term prospects, which aligns with TickrTrends' Fairly valued assessment in the Financial Services sector. Investors focused on valuation should monitor whether the Hold rating persists as earnings develop, since any significant divergence between analyst expectations and actual results could shift the fair value equilibrium. The coverage initiation itself provides additional institutional research flow for the Financial Services name, potentially supporting more informed pricing mechanisms going forward.
HOPE Looks 8.1% Overvalued on GF Value™ as Dividend Sustainability Takes Center Stage (gurufocus.com, 2026-09-02)
TickrTrends take: HOPE is trading at a premium to its GF Value assessment, which introduces consideration of whether the current dividend yield justifies that premium in the Financial Services sector. TickrTrends' Fairly valued designation suggests the market pricing sits within a reasonable range despite the GF Value indicator showing overvaluation, indicating potential divergence between valuation methodologies. Investors focused on valuation metrics should monitor whether dividend sustainability concerns narrow the gap between these assessments or widen it further.

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TickrTrends weekly updates

2026-10-19 — HOPE's sector discount rank declined this week, moving from number 84 to number 90 among Financial Services companies, indicating a reduced valuation discount relative to its sector peers. The stock maintains a Fairly valued assessment based on current derived indicator analysis.
2026-10-12 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
2026-10-11 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
2026-10-10 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
2026-10-05 — HOPE's sector discount rank declined this week, moving from number 85 to number 90 among Financial Services companies. This shift indicates the stock has become relatively less discounted compared to its sector peers. The stock maintains a fairly valued assessment based on current valuation indicators.
2026-09-28 — HOPE's sector discount rank declined this week, moving from number 74 to number 85 among Financial Services companies. This shift reflects a relative change in HOPE's valuation positioning within its sector. The stock maintains a Fairly valued assessment based on current indicators.
2026-09-21 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
2026-09-17 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.

Frequently asked questions

Is HOPE stock undervalued?

Based on TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value model (updated 2026-10-19), HOPE is trading at within about 10% of estimated fair value and screens as fairly valued. The exact fair value and discount are available to subscribers.

What is HOPE's TickrTrends verdict?

HOPE's current verdict is Fairly valued, refreshed with every weekly Forward Fair Value run.

How does HOPE compare to other Financial Services stocks?

HOPE ranks #83 of 167 Financial Services stocks in TickrTrends' coverage by discount to fair value.

Is HOPE overbought or oversold?

HOPE's 14-day RSI is in neutral territory - neither overbought nor oversold.

Does HOPE pay a dividend?

Yes. HOPE paid $0.56 per share over the last twelve months (4 payments), a 4.17% yield on TickrTrends' last price. The last ex-dividend date was 2026-08-06.

When does HOPE report earnings next?

HOPE's next earnings report is scheduled for 2026-10-27, per the published earnings calendar.

Does HOPE usually beat earnings estimates?

Over its last 8 reported quarters HOPE beat the consensus estimate 3 times and missed 3 times, by TickrTrends' comparison of reported and estimated EPS.

What do analysts say about HOPE?

Of 5 analysts covering HOPE, 2 rate it a buy, 3 a hold and 0 a sell - hold-leaning, with a consensus price target of $15.5 (+15.4% versus TickrTrends' last price). This is the analyst consensus, not TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value verdict.

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