Seeking Alpha·Oct 28, 2026
Hope Bancorp, Inc. (HOPE) Q3 2026 Earnings Call TranscriptHope Bancorp, Inc. (HOPE) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Hope Bancorp's net interest income has recovered from $100.8M in 2025Q1 to $135.4M in 2026Q3, a 34% rebound, and the efficiency ratio improved from 72.0% to 64.1%, suggesting operating leverage is returning.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Oct 28, 2026 | $0.29+0.0% vs $0.29 | $157M+4.1% vs $151M |
Q3 2026 Jul 27, 2026 | $0.27+5.9% vs $0.26 | $148M+0.9% vs $147M |
Q2 2026 Apr 28, 2026 | $0.23+4.5% vs $0.22 | $141M-2.9% vs $145M |
Q1 2026 Jan 27, 2026 | $0.27+3.8% vs $0.26 | $146M+2.0% vs $143M |
Hope Bancorp, Inc. (HOPE) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Hope Bancorp NASDAQ: HOPE reported higher third-quarter earnings and revenue as loan growth, a wider net interest margin and increased fee income supported continued operating leverage. The company also completed its acquisition of SMBC MANUBANK's commercial banking unit on Oct. 1, adding deposits, lending capabilities and a larger Southern California presence.
Although the revenue and EPS for Hope Bancorp (HOPE) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended September 2026, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
Hope Bancorp (HOPE) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.29 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.3 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.25 per share a year ago.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Hope Bancorp, Inc. (HOPE)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $13.18 | $1.68B | 12.78 | 5.26% | 22.78% | 5.82% | 4.17% | |
| $32.68 | $972.77M | 10.62 | 15.63% | 40.15% | 11.3% | 3.32% | |
| $11.60 | $107.57M | -5.04 | 4.73% | -52.01% | -7.74% | 3% | |
| $1.67 | $8.51M | -1.39 | 22.8% | -27.4% | -29.72% | — | |
| $102.89 | $1.22B | 9.88 | -0.2% | 46.36% | 17.32% | 2.9% | |
| $64.22 | $4.31B | 11.75 | 12.08% | 40.65% | 12.14% | 2.15% |
Hope Bancorp, Inc. (HOPE) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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Hope Bancorp, Inc. (HOPE) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Oct 28, 2026·SEC
Oct 1, 2026·SEC
Jul 27, 2026·SEC
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Hope Bancorp, Inc. (HOPE) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Hope Bancorp, Inc. (HOPE) grew revenue by 23.8% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
Yes. Hope Bancorp, Inc. (HOPE) earned $132.6M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 22.8% net margin).
Yes. Hope Bancorp, Inc. (HOPE) pays a dividend that yields 4.17% at the current price, a high yield.
Hope Bancorp, Inc. (HOPE) had a return on equity (ROE) of 5.8% over the trailing twelve months. That is below the market's typical 10-15%.
Hope Bancorp, Inc. (HOPE) has a net interest margin (NIM) of 2.5%. NIM has been under pressure due to interest rate environment.
Hope Bancorp, Inc. (HOPE) has an efficiency ratio of 78.1%. This is higher than peers, suggesting room for cost optimization.
