NASDAQ:HOPE Hope Bancorp (HOPE) Stock Price, News & Analysis → top AI stock (it’s not MSFT, GOOGL, AMZN or AAPL) (From Traders Agency) (Ad) Free HOPE Stock Alerts $11.07 +0.07 (+0.64%) (As of 04/24/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$10.85▼$11.1050-Day Range$10.28▼$11.5152-Week Range$7.42▼$12.51Volume1.18 million shsAverage Volume655,940 shsMarket Capitalization$1.34 billionP/E Ratio9.88Dividend Yield5.06%Price Target$11.33 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Get Hope Bancorp alerts: Email Address Hope Bancorp MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside2.4% Upside$11.33 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.58% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainability-0.41Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.33Based on 17 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth22.02%From $1.09 to $1.33 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.4.47 out of 5 starsFinance Sector160th out of 855 stocksNational Commercial Banks Industry24th out of 83 stocks 1.0 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingHope Bancorp has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on no buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageHope Bancorp has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.58% of the float of Hope Bancorp has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverHope Bancorp has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Hope Bancorp has recently decreased by 18.55%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 3.3 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipHope Bancorp is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 5.19%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthHope Bancorp does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Hope Bancorp is 50.00%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Hope Bancorp will have a dividend payout ratio of 42.11% next year. This indicates that Hope Bancorp will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next 3.2 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreHope Bancorp has received a 33.53% net impact score from Upright. The largest positive contribution comes from its "Societal infrastructure" impact, which is mostly driven by its "Retirement saving services", "Cash withdrawal services", "Mortgages provided by brick and mortar banks", "Mortgage loans for corporations", "Corporate debit cards", and "Home equity loans" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Hope Bancorp is -0.41. Previous Next 1.9 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentHope Bancorp has a news sentiment score of 0.33. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.51 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 17 news articles for Hope Bancorp this week, compared to 18 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 2 people have searched for HOPE on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows5 people have added Hope Bancorp to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 400% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Hope Bancorp insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 5.29% of the stock of Hope Bancorp is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions84.00% of the stock of Hope Bancorp is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 3.8 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Hope Bancorp are expected to grow by 22.02% in the coming year, from $1.09 to $1.33 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Hope Bancorp is 9.88, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 142.13.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Hope Bancorp is 9.88, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 60.87.Price to Book Value per Share RatioHope Bancorp has a P/B Ratio of 0.63. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Traders Agencytop AI stock (it’s not MSFT, GOOGL, AMZN or AAPL)AI was by far the biggest tech investing trend right now. But Ross Givens says the #1 artificial intelligence stock[/lin] is NOT Microsoft, Google, Amazon or Apple. Nope — his research is pointing to a tiny, under-the-radar stock that’s trading for just a few dollars right now… And could soon shoot to the moon, handing early investors a windfall.Click here now for the full details of this stock that’s set to rocket in the AI revolution… About Hope Bancorp Stock (NASDAQ:HOPE)Hope Bancorp, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Bank of Hope that provides retail and commercial banking services for businesses and individuals in the United States. It accepts personal and business checking, money market, savings, time deposit, and individual retirement accounts. The company also offers loans comprising commercial and industrial loans to businesses for various purposes, such as working capital, purchasing inventory, debt refinancing, business acquisitions, international trade finance, other business-related financing, and loans syndication services; commercial real estate loans; residential mortgage loans; small business administration loans; and consumer loans, such as single-family mortgage, home equity, automobile, credit card, and personal loans. In addition, it provides internet banking and bill-pay, remote deposit capture, lock box, and ACH origination services; treasury management services; foreign currency exchange transactions; interest rate contracts and wealth management services; automated teller machine services; and engages in investment activities. Hope Bancorp, Inc. was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.Read More HOPE Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart HOPE Stock News HeadlinesApril 24, 2024 | msn.comCapitec’s success is a beacon of hope for new entrants as they eat legacy banks’ lunchApril 23, 2024 | msn.comSavannah Chrisley Reveals How Parents Todd And Julie Chrisley Are Feeling In Aftermath Of Their Bank Fraud AppealApril 24, 2024 | Traders Agency (Ad)top AI stock (it’s not MSFT, GOOGL, AMZN or AAPL)AI was by far the biggest tech investing trend right now. But Ross Givens says the #1 artificial intelligence stock[/lin] is NOT Microsoft, Google, Amazon or Apple. Nope — his research is pointing to a tiny, under-the-radar stock that’s trading for just a few dollars right now… And could soon shoot to the moon, handing early investors a windfall.April 23, 2024 | msn.comSavannah Chrisley Reveals How Parents Todd And Julie Chrisley Are Feeling In Aftermath Of Their Bank Fraud AppealApril 23, 2024 | msn.comAnalysis-Bankers lose hope of London IPO revival for another yearApril 23, 2024 | msn.comAnalysis-Bankers lose hope of London IPO revival for another yearApril 22, 2024 | msn.comCityScape: Remembering Frank L. Hope III, a Modernist Architect Whose Firm Transformed San DiegoApril 22, 2024 | nytimes.comUkraine’s New HopeApril 24, 2024 | Traders Agency (Ad)top AI stock (it’s not MSFT, GOOGL, AMZN or AAPL)AI was by far the biggest tech investing trend right now. But Ross Givens says the #1 artificial intelligence stock[/lin] is NOT Microsoft, Google, Amazon or Apple. Nope — his research is pointing to a tiny, under-the-radar stock that’s trading for just a few dollars right now… And could soon shoot to the moon, handing early investors a windfall.April 22, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comHope Bancorp (HOPE) Scheduled to Post Earnings on MondayApril 20, 2024 | nasdaq.comHope Bancorp Shares Cross Below 200 DMAApril 20, 2024 | fool.comHope Bancorp (NASDAQ: HOPE)April 20, 2024 | msn.comChildren of reality TV's Chrisleys hope court hearing is step toward bringing convicted parents homeApril 20, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comAnalyzing Valley National Bancorp (NASDAQ:VLY) and Hope Bancorp (NASDAQ:HOPE)April 19, 2024 | bloomberg.comFrench Development Minister Sees Hope for Sustainability GoalsApril 19, 2024 | msn.comChildren of reality TV’s Chrisleys hope court hearing is step toward bringing convicted parents homeApril 19, 2024 | msn.com‘Golden Bachelor’ Alum April Kirkwood Says She Tried to Warn Theresa Nist About Gerry TurnerApril 18, 2024 | msn.comFill With Hope hosting Car Show and Poker Run April 27April 18, 2024 | msn.comStar-PBS bank on new partnership for clout to secure more seatsApril 17, 2024 | msn.comThe cost to reunite: Refugee program gives new hope to families with relatives in perilApril 17, 2024 | forbes.comInterest Rates & Inflation: UK Inflation Falls By Less Than Expected Denting Hope Of Early Interest Rate CutApril 17, 2024 | msn.comEast Texas Food Bank hosts Global Youth Service Day eventApril 16, 2024 | msn.comU.N. Demands Israeli Forces Stop Enabling Settler Attacks In West BankApril 15, 2024 | cbsnews.comPhiladelphia Phillies unveil "Pioneers in Pinstripes" display on Jackie Robinson Day at Citizens Bank ParkApril 14, 2024 | msn.comA glimmer of hope for GazaApril 13, 2024 | msn.comRed Bank, N.J.'s K-9s Hunter and Eko retire after years of service. So what's next for the beloved dogs?April 13, 2024 | theguardian.comDemocrats bank on abortion in 2024 as Arizona and Florida push stakes higherSee More Headlines Receive HOPE Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Hope Bancorp and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings1/30/2024Ex-Dividend for 2/23 Dividend2/08/2024Dividend Payable2/23/2024Today4/24/2024Next Earnings (Confirmed)4/29/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorFinance Industry National commercial banks Sub-IndustryRegional Banks Current SymbolNASDAQ:HOPE CUSIP07329510 CIK1128361 Webwww.bankofhope.com Phone(213) 639-1700Fax213-235-3033Employees1,244Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$11.33 High Stock Price Target$12.00 Low Stock Price Target$11.00 Potential Upside/Downside+3.7%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.00 Research Coverage3 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.12 Trailing P/E Ratio9.76 Forward P/E Ratio10.03 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$133.67 million Net Margins12.19% Pretax Margin16.25% Return on Equity7.03% Return on Assets0.73% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.90 Current Ratio1.05 Quick Ratio1.05 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$1.09 billion Price / Sales1.20 Cash Flow$1.36 per share Price / Cash Flow8.05 Book Value$17.66 per share Price / Book0.62Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares120,610,000Free Float114,230,000Market Cap$1.32 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.13 (Almost) Everything You Need To Know About The EV MarketClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's guide to investing in electric vehicle technologies (EV) and which EV stocks show the most promise. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Kevin Sung Kim J.D. (Age 66)Chairman, President & CEO Comp: $2.13MMr. Peter J. Koh (Age 47)Senior EVP & COO Comp: $511.89kMs. Kyu S. Kim (Age 63)Senior EVP & Regional President of Eastern Region-Bank of Hope Comp: $541.04kMr. Thomas P. Stenger (Age 65)Senior Executive VP & Chief Risk Officer Comp: $652.17kMs. Julianna Balicka (Age 46)Executive VP & CFO Mr. Daniel H. Kim (Age 56)Executive VP and Chief Strategy & Administrative Officer Ms. Angie YangSenior VP and Director of IR & Corporate CommunicationsMs. Angelee J. Harris (Age 54)Executive VP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary Mr. Jason K. Kim (Age 57)Senior EVP & President of Western Regional of Bank of Hope Comp: $343.35kMr. Andy ChanExecutive VP & Chief Internal Audit ExecutiveMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsNational BankNYSE:NBHCWestamerica BancorporationNASDAQ:WABCMeridian BancorpNASDAQ:EBSBFirst Commonwealth FinancialNYSE:FCFCityNASDAQ:CHCOView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsAssenagon Asset Management S.A.Sold 72,205 shares on 4/24/2024Ownership: 0.582%Drive Wealth Management LLCBought 10,112 shares on 4/22/2024Ownership: 0.008%Denali Advisors LLCBought 14,200 shares on 4/19/2024Ownership: 0.247%Hennion & Walsh Asset Management Inc.Bought 5,184 shares on 4/17/2024Ownership: 0.034%Bridge City Capital LLCBought 1,263 shares on 4/12/2024Ownership: 0.139%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions HOPE Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Hope Bancorp stock right now? 3 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Hope Bancorp in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" HOPE shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in HOPE, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View HOPE analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Hope Bancorp's stock price target for 2024? 3 analysts have issued 12-month price targets for Hope Bancorp's shares. Their HOPE share price targets range from $11.00 to $12.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $11.33 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 2.4% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for HOPE or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have HOPE shares performed in 2024? Hope Bancorp's stock was trading at $12.08 at the beginning of the year. Since then, HOPE stock has decreased by 8.4% and is now trading at $11.07. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting Hope Bancorp? Hope Bancorp saw a decline in short interest during the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 1,800,000 shares, a decline of 18.6% from the March 15th total of 2,210,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 664,600 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 2.7 days. Approximately 1.6% of the shares of the company are sold short. View Hope Bancorp's Short Interest. When is Hope Bancorp's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, April 29th 2024. View our HOPE earnings forecast. How can I listen to Hope Bancorp's earnings call? Hope Bancorp will be holding an earnings conference call on Monday, April 29th at 12:30 PM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link or dial in at 412-317-0088 with passcode "4889007". How were Hope Bancorp's earnings last quarter? Hope Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:HOPE) posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, January, 30th. The financial services provider reported $0.22 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.25 by $0.03. The financial services provider had revenue of $135.20 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $138.47 million. Hope Bancorp had a net margin of 12.19% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 7.03%. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $0.43 EPS. How often does Hope Bancorp pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Hope Bancorp? Hope Bancorp declared a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, January 30th. Investors of record on Friday, February 9th will be paid a dividend of $0.14 per share on Friday, February 23rd. This represents a $0.56 annualized dividend and a yield of 5.06%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, February 8th. Read our dividend analysis for HOPE. Is Hope Bancorp a good dividend stock? Hope Bancorp (NASDAQ:HOPE) pays an annual dividend of $0.56 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 5.19%. HOPE has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 50.00%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, HOPE will have a dividend payout ratio of 42.11% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for HOPE. What ETFs hold Hope Bancorp's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Hope Bancorp (NASDAQ:HOPE) stock in their portfolio include Invesco KBW Regional Banking ETF (KBWR), First Trust NASDAQ ABA Community Bank Index Fund (QABA) and Hartford Multifactor Small Cap ETF (ROSC).WBI Power Factor High Dividend ETF (WBIY). What other stocks do shareholders of Hope Bancorp own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Hope Bancorp investors own include Xtrackers California Municipal Bond ETF (CA), BlackRock (BLK), Endologix (ELGX), Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG), Athabasca Oil (ATH), NIC (EGOV), Aegean Marine Petroleum Network (ANW), Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance (ARI), Transocean (RIG) and Express (EXPR). Who are Hope Bancorp's major shareholders? Hope Bancorp's stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Assenagon Asset Management S.A. (0.58%), Denali Advisors LLC (0.25%), Bridge City Capital LLC (0.14%), Hennion & Walsh Asset Management Inc. (0.03%), Drive Wealth Management LLC (0.01%) and CWM LLC (0.01%). Insiders that own company stock include Dale S Zuehls, Thomas Stenger and William J Lewis. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Hope Bancorp? Shares of HOPE stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. 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