Hanmi Financial to Participate in the Janney 6th Annual Bank CEO Forum
Rhea-AI Summary
Hanmi Financial (NASDAQ: HAFC) will participate in the Janney 6th Annual Bank CEO Forum on February 4, 2026 in Scottsdale, AZ. Bonnie Lee, President & CEO, and Ron Santarosa, CFO, will hold one-on-one and small group investor meetings. Presentation materials will be posted in Investor Relations at www.hanmi.com.
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News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, HAFC gained 0.04%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Peers on Argus
HAFC gained 3.27% with regional bank peers also positive: FSBC +2.22%, GSBC +0.66%, MCBS +3.43%, HBT +2.95%, TRST +2.81%, suggesting broader strength in similar names.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 29 | Dividend and buyback | Positive | +7.3% | Raised dividend and expanded share repurchase authorization for Q1 2026. |
| Jan 27 | Earnings results | Positive | +0.2% | Reported higher 2025 net income, NII growth, and loan/deposit expansion. |
| Jan 13 | Earnings call schedule | Neutral | +1.0% | Announced Q4 2025 earnings release date and conference call details. |
| Oct 24 | Dividend declaration | Positive | +3.9% | Declared Q4 2025 cash dividend of <b>$0.27</b> per share. |
| Oct 23 | Awards recognition | Positive | +3.9% | Announced American Banker honors for leadership and community lending team. |
Recent news items, especially capital returns and recognition, have been followed by positive price reactions, with dividend/buyback announcements drawing the strongest moves.
Over the past few months, Hanmi has combined solid fundamentals with capital returns. The company raised its Q1 2026 dividend to $0.28 per share and expanded buyback capacity to about 2.3 million shares, which saw a 7.27% next-day move. Q4 and full-year 2025 results showed higher net income and growing loans and deposits, with a modest immediate reaction. Prior dividend declarations and recognition in American Banker’s 2025 honors also coincided with positive stock responses. Today’s conference participation fits a pattern of active investor communication following stronger financial performance and capital return actions.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement highlights Hanmi’s investor outreach as management meets institutional investors at the Janney 6th Annual Bank CEO Forum and posts materials on its website. It follows stronger 2025 financial results, a higher $0.28 dividend, and expanded buybacks. Investors may watch for updated commentary in the presentation, subsequent SEC filings, and future dividend or repurchase actions to gauge how the bank’s strategy and capital return plans evolve from here.
AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hanmi Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: HAFC, or “Hanmi”), the parent company of Hanmi Bank (the “Bank”), today announced its participation in the Janney 6th Annual Bank CEO Forum on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 in Scottsdale, AZ.
Bonnie Lee, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Ron Santarosa, Chief Financial Officer, will host one-on-one and small group meetings throughout the day.
A copy of the presentation being used for meetings with institutional investors will be available in the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at www.hanmi.com.
About Hanmi Financial Corporation
Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Hanmi Financial Corporation owns Hanmi Bank, which serves multi-ethnic communities through its network of 32 full-service branches, five loan production offices and three loan centers in California, Texas, Illinois, Virginia, New Jersey, New York, Colorado, Washington and Georgia. Hanmi Bank specializes in real estate, commercial, SBA and trade finance lending to small and middle market businesses. Additional information is available at www.hanmi.com.
Investor Contacts:
Romolo (Ron) Santarosa
Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
213-427-5636
Lisa Fortuna
Investor Relations
Financial Profiles, Inc.
lfortuna@finprofiles.com
310-622-8251
Source: Hanmi Bank
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