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Hope Bancorp, Inc. reports developments tied to its role as the bank holding company for Bank of Hope, including quarterly operating results, balance-sheet trends, loan portfolio composition, deposit costs, customer fee revenue, provisions for credit losses and asset-quality measures. Its updates also cover recurring capital-return actions such as quarterly common-stock dividends.
Company news includes governance matters affecting the board and bank leadership, as well as completed corporate activity that expanded the banking footprint into Hawaii through the acquisition of Territorial Bancorp. Hope Bancorp’s business context centers on commercial and consumer banking products for small and medium-sized businesses and individuals.
Bank of Hope (NASDAQ: HOPE), a subsidiary of Hope Bancorp, launched a K‑pop culture inspired branding campaign centered on sponsoring “BTS THE CITY ARIRANG NEW YORK” to increase brand visibility and deepen customer and community engagement.
Campaign elements include a premier Times Square digital billboard, a Weverse Stamp Rally featuring the Manhattan flagship branch as a landmark, in‑branch scratch card promotions at nine New York and New Jersey locations (July 29–31, 2026), and a sweepstakes offering chances to win an iPad and other prizes (July 27–August 3, 2026). According to Bank of Hope, $1 per Stamp Rally participant at the Manhattan branch on weekdays from July 28–August 3, 2026 will be contributed through its Hope Delivered™ program to support financial literacy initiatives. The bank is also offering limited‑time co‑branded gifts tied to eligible new deposit accounts opened between July 24–August 9, 2026.
Hope Bancorp (NASDAQ: HOPE) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.14 per common share. The dividend is payable on or about August 20, 2026, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on August 6, 2026.
Hope Bancorp (NASDAQ: HOPE) reported second quarter 2026 net income of $33.0 million, or $0.26 per diluted share, up 12% from the first quarter and reversing a net loss in the prior-year quarter. Net income excluding notable items was $34.5 million, or $0.27 per share, up 16% sequentially and 40% year-over-year.
Net interest income rose to $129.0 million with net interest margin at 2.96%, up 6 bps sequentially, supported by loan growth and lower deposit costs. Gross loans reached $15.03 billion and total deposits $15.88 billion, with a 94.7% gross loan-to-deposit ratio. Credit metrics showed criticized loans down 19% year-over-year and nonperforming assets at 0.59% of total assets, while net charge-offs were $9.0 million. Capital ratios remained above well-capitalized thresholds, and the company returned $44.6 million to stockholders year-to-date through dividends and share repurchases. Hope Bancorp highlighted its pending acquisition of the Commercial Banking Unit of SMBC MANUBANK, which is subject to regulatory approvals and expected by the company to benefit 2027 earnings and returns.
Bank of Hope (NASDAQ: HOPE) announced a community-focused activation in New York City tied to its sponsorship of “BTS THE CITY ARIRANG NEW YORK.” The Manhattan branch will serve as a designated landmark in the Weverse Stamp Rally alongside MetLife Stadium, Grand Central Terminal and other locations.
From July 28–August 3, 2026, visitors to the Manhattan branch can collect a digital stamp, use a photo zone and receive scratch cards for chances to win limited-edition co-branded merchandise. A separate sweepstakes launches on July 27, 2026 offering an iPad and other prizes, while a special promotion from July 24–August 9, 2026 gives new account holders access to exclusive co-branded items. Through its Hope Delivered™ program, Bank of Hope will donate $1 per Stamp Rally participant to support community development and financial empowerment. Scratch cards will also be available at eight additional branches in New York and New Jersey from July 29–31, 2026.
Hope Bancorp (NASDAQ: HOPE) will report its financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2026, before U.S. markets open on Monday, July 27, 2026.
The company will host a conference call the same day at 9:30 a.m. Pacific / 12:30 p.m. Eastern, with a supporting presentation deck and live webcast available on its investor relations website at www.ir-hopebancorp.com. Institutional investors and analysts can join via domestic phone 866-235-9917 or international 412-902-4103, requesting the “Hope Bancorp Call.”
An archived webcast will remain online for one year, and a telephonic replay will be available through August 3, 2026 at 855-669-9658 (domestic) or 412-317-0088 (international), using replay code 7252988.
Hope Bancorp (NASDAQ: HOPE) reported Q1 2026 net income of $29.5 million, or $0.23 diluted EPS, up 40% year-over-year and down 14% sequentially. PPNR was $46.6 million (+43% YoY). Net interest income was $124.1 million and NIM was 2.90%.
Deposits totaled $15.73 billion (+9% YoY), gross loans were $14.74 billion, and the company repurchased 604,161 shares for $6.7 million. Hope announced an accretive agreement to acquire the commercial banking unit of SMBC MANUBANK, expected to close in H2 2026, subject to approvals.
Hope Bancorp (NASDAQ: HOPE) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.14 per common share. The dividend is payable on or about May 22, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 8, 2026. This is a scheduled cash distribution to common shareholders.
Hope Bancorp (NASDAQ: HOPE) will report financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, before market open on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. A conference call and live webcast are scheduled for 9:30 a.m. PT / 12:30 p.m. ET that day.
A presentation deck and live webcast will be available on the company's investor relations website, with the archived webcast accessible for one year and a telephonic replay available through May 5, 2026.
Hope Bancorp (NASDAQ: HOPE) will acquire the Commercial Banking Unit of SMBC MANUBANK in an accretive, all-cash transaction expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to regulatory approval.
The deal adds $2.5 billion in loans and $2.7 billion in deposits, is forecast to be >20% EPS accretive in 2027, and carries approx 4.5% tangible book dilution at closing that is expected to be earned back in about two years.
Hope Bancorp (NASDAQ: HOPE) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.14 per common share. The dividend is payable on or about February 20, 2026 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on February 6, 2026. This declaration signals a cash return to shareholders for the quarter.