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Hope Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:HOPE) Earnings Report Analysis

  • Hope Bancorp reported an EPS of $0.23, missing the estimated EPS of $0.25.
  • The company's revenue for the quarter was $126.6 million, below the estimated $138.9 million.
  • Net income for Q3 2025 was $30.8 million, a 28% increase from the same period in 2024.

Hope Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:HOPE), the holding company of Bank of Hope, is a key player in the Zacks Banks - West industry. The company provides a range of financial services, including commercial and retail banking. In a competitive landscape, Hope Bancorp's financial performance is closely watched by investors and analysts alike.

On October 28, 2025, HOPE reported its earnings before the market opened, revealing an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.23. This was below the estimated EPS of $0.25, marking a negative earnings surprise. Despite this, the EPS showed improvement from the $0.21 per share reported in the same quarter last year, as highlighted by Zacks.

HOPE's actual revenue for the quarter was $126.6 million, falling short of the estimated $138.9 million. This represents a significant year-over-year increase from $116.65 million, demonstrating strong revenue growth.

The company's net income for the third quarter of 2025 was $30.8 million, or $0.24 per diluted common share. This marks a 28% increase from the net income of $24.2 million, or $0.20 per diluted share, recorded in the same period in 2024. This positive performance indicates a significant turnaround from previous financial challenges.

Hope Bancorp's financial ratios provide further insight into its market valuation. The company has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of approximately 28.46 and a price-to-sales ratio of about 1.47. The enterprise value to sales ratio is around 0.98, while the enterprise value to operating cash flow ratio is approximately 6.17. These metrics help investors assess the company's valuation and potential for future growth.