Hanmi Bank Named to Piper Sandler Sm-All Stars Class of 2026

manilatimes.net · 2026-09-23

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hanmi Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: HAFC, or 'Hanmi”), and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Hanmi Bank (the 'Bank”), today announced its inclusion in the Piper Sandler Sm-All Stars Class of 2026, recognizing the Bank's strong financial performance and operating fundamentals. Only 25 institutions nationwide earned recognition in the 2026 class. This is the second time that Hanmi Bank has been recognized in the Piper Sandler Sm-All Stars.

TickrTrends take: Hanmi Bank's recognition in the Piper Sandler Sm-All Stars Class of 2026 reflects positive market acknowledgment of the company's performance, yet this accolade arrives amid TickrTrends' assessment that the stock trades at overvalued levels. For investors focused on valuation metrics, the distinction highlights a potential disconnect between the company's operational recognition and its current market price relative to fundamentals. Observers tracking HAFC in the Financial Services sector should monitor whether such external validation leads to further price appreciation or whether valuation metrics eventually compress to align with underlying business metrics.

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