Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.55
Hope Bancorp, Inc. (HOPE) Dividend History
Income profile from 2001 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
4.3%
Payout Ratio
1.2%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
HOPE Dividend Income Check
Safety
1.2% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 5.1% and trend is flat.
HOPE Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield4.3%
Trailing DPS$0.55
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.2%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout47.8%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR0.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)5.1%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield4.3%
1Y Total Return30.6%
5Y Total Return-1.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)17.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$9,86610Y ago$11,88620Y ago$10,105
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
HOPE Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (23 years of payments)
HOPE Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Hope Bancorp, Inc. distributes 1.2% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 47.8%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
HOPE does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of 0.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, HOPE returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 4.3% dividend yield, 4.3% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 5.1% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is -1.3%, with dividends contributing 17.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $11,886 today.
HOPE Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$2.80
Avg/Payment$0.1400
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026Latest | $0.1400 | — | 4.45% | May 22, 2026 |
| Feb 6, 2026 | $0.1400 | — | 4.48% | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Nov 7, 2025 | $0.1400 | — | 5.35% | Nov 21, 2025 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | $0.1400 | — | 5.77% | Aug 15, 2025 |
| May 2, 2025 | $0.1400 | — | 5.57% | May 16, 2025 |
| Feb 6, 2025 | $0.1400 | — | 4.74% | Feb 20, 2025 |
| Nov 7, 2024 | $0.1400 | — | 4.14% | Nov 21, 2024 |
| Aug 8, 2024 | $0.1400 | — | 4.75% | Aug 22, 2024 |
HOPE Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
4.3%
#1 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
1.2% payout
Streak
0Y
0.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.3%
#5 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st HOPEHope Bancorp, Inc. | $1.6B | 4.3% | 1.2% | 0 | Sustainable |
3rd  HAFCHanmi Financial Corp… | $909M | 3.6% | 42.9% | 5 | Sustainable |
2nd  BYFCBroadway Financial C… | $86M | 3.8% | — | 2 | Unknown |
 PFBCPreferred Bank | $1.2B | 3.1% | 28.6% | 5 | Sustainable |
 CATYCathay General Banco… | $3.8B | 2.4% | 29.8% | 12 | Sustainable |
 EWBCEast West Bancorp, I… | $17.2B | 1.9% | 25.2% | 9 | Sustainable |
 UBSIUnited Bankshares, I… | $6.1B | 3.4% | 45.0% | 5 | Sustainable |
HOPE Annual Dividend History (1999–2026)
28 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.28 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.6% |
| 2025 | $0.56 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.46 | 121.7% | 0.82x | 5.1% |
| 2024 | $0.56 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.82 | 68.3% | 1.46x | 5.1% |
| 2023 | $0.56 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.11 | 50.5% | 1.98x | 5.1% |
| 2022 | $0.56 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.81 | 30.9% | 3.23x | 5.1% |
| 2021 | $0.56 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.66 | 33.7% | 2.96x | 5.1% |
| 2020 | $0.56 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.90 | 62.2% | 1.61x | 5.1% |
| 2019 | $0.56 | 3.7% | 4 | $1.35 | 41.5% | 2.41x | 5.1% |
| 2018 | $0.54 | 8.0% | 4 | $1.44 | 37.5% | 2.67x | 4.9% |
| 2017 | $0.50 | 11.1% | 4 | $1.03 | 48.5% | 2.06x | 4.6% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying HOPE stock.
How much dividend does HOPE pay per share?
Hope Bancorp, Inc. (HOPE) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.55 per share, with a current dividend yield of +4.3%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is HOPE's next ex-dividend date?
HOPE's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. HOPE typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is HOPE's dividend safe?
HOPE's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.2% and FCF payout ratio of +47.8%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has HOPE increased its dividend?
HOPE has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +0.0%.
How often does HOPE pay dividends?
Hope Bancorp, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.55 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 25+ years from 2001 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in HOPE grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in HOPE five years ago would be worth approximately $9,866 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is HOPE's yield on cost for long-term holders?
HOPE's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +5.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +4.3% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.