Hope Bancorp Inc is a financial institution that primarily operates through its subsidiary, which provides a wide range of banking services including commercial and personal banking, mortgage lending, and wealth management. The company focuses on serving the diverse banking needs of its customers, particularly in the Asian-American communities, by offering tailored financial products such as loans, deposit accounts, and investment services. Their commitment to customer satisfaction and community engagement underpins their operations, as they strive to foster long-term relationships with both individual clients and businesses. Read More
Regional banking company Hope Bancorp (NASDAQ:HOPE) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 26.1% year on year to $145.8 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.27 per share was 3.8% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Hope Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: HOPE), the holding company of Bank of Hope (the “Bank”), today reported unaudited financial results for its fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025.
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 February 20, 2026, to all stockholders of record as of the close of business on February 6, 2026.
Hope Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOPE) (the “Company”), the holding company of Bank of Hope (the “Bank”), today announced that Scott Yoon-Suk Whang has elected not to stand for re-election and will be retiring from his position as a member of the Boards of Directors of the Company and the Bank in connection with the Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
Hope Bancorp, Inc. (“the Company”) (NASDAQ: HOPE) today announced that the Company will report financial results for its fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025, before the markets open on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
Investors looking for hidden gems should keep an eye on small-cap stocks because they’re frequently overlooked by Wall Street.
Many opportunities exist in this part of the market, but it is also a high-risk, high-reward environment due to the lack of reliable analyst price targets.
A surplus of cash can mean financial stability, but it can also indicate a reluctance (or inability) to invest in growth.
Some of these companies also face challenges like stagnating revenue, declining market share, or limited scalability.
Quarterly earnings results are a good time to check in on a company’s progress, especially compared to its peers in the same sector. Today we are looking at Hope Bancorp (NASDAQ:HOPE) and the best and worst performers in the regional banks industry.
Even though Hope Bancorp (currently trading at $10.75 per share) has gained 6.5% over the last six months, it has lagged the S&P 500’s 14.1% return during that period. This may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after comments from a key Federal Reserve official boosted hopes for an interest rate cut. New York Federal Reserve President John Williams stated he sees “room for a further adjustment” in the near term, sparking a significant market rally. Following his remarks, the probability of the central bank cutting rates at its December meeting jumped from 39% to over 73%, according to the CME FedWatch tool. This positive sentiment provided relief to markets amid concerns over high valuations, particularly in AI-related stocks.
Wall Street is overwhelmingly bullish on the stocks in this article, with price targets suggesting significant upside potential.
However, it’s worth remembering that analysts rarely issue sell ratings, partly because their firms often seek other business from the same companies they cover.
Small-cap stocks in the Russell 2000 (^RUT) can be a goldmine for investors looking beyond the usual large-cap names.
But with less stability and fewer resources than their bigger counterparts, these companies face steeper challenges in scaling their businesses.
The $10-50 price range often includes mid-sized businesses with proven track records and plenty of growth runway ahead.
They also usually carry less risk than penny stocks, though they’re not immune to volatility as many lack the scale advantages of their larger peers.
Hope Bancorp’s third quarter performance in 2025 reflected continued momentum in loan growth and improvement in asset quality, with management emphasizing the positive impact of new hires and disciplined credit management. CEO Kevin Kim highlighted the quarter as being marked by "solid execution across the organization," including broad-based loan growth and a 20 basis point expansion in net interest margin. The bank also noted a significant reduction in net charge-offs and improvements in criticized loans as key factors supporting profitability.
A surplus of cash can mean financial stability, but it can also indicate a reluctance (or inability) to invest in growth.
Some of these companies also face challenges like stagnating revenue, declining market share, or limited scalability.
Regional banking company Hope Bancorp (NASDAQ:HOPE) reported Q3 CY2025 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 21.8% year on year to $142 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.25 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.
Regional banking company Hope Bancorp (NASDAQ:HOPE) reported Q3 CY2025 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 21.8% year on year to $142 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.25 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.
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 November 21, 2025, to all stockholders of record as of the close of business on November 7, 2025.
