Hope Bancorp (HOPE) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
HOPE - Hope Bancorp, Inc.
$13.68
0.18 (1.33%)
▲
5d:
-1.08%
30d:
-2.01%
90d:
+1.11%
HOLD
LOW Confidence
Analysis Updated: Oct 2, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Oct 27, 2026
23d
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: HOPE is fairly valued with market pricing in 0.5% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.
📊 HOLD: HOPE is fairly valued with market pricing in 0.5% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$26.26
Based on 14.5% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$16.31
16.1% Margin of Safety
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 8.6x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: HOPE is currently trading at $13.68, which is considered slightly low relative to its 30-day fair value range of $13.63 to $14.03. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 8.7) is in line with its historical norms (8.6). At these levels, the market is pricing in 0.5% annual earnings growth. This growth rate appears achievable given the company's track record, suggesting the valuation is rational.
Technical Outlook: Technically, HOPE is in a strong uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $14.06. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: HOPE scores 72/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. In the options market, Implied Volatility is low (13th percentile), suggesting options premiums are relatively cheap. This makes it an attractive time for long options strategies if you have a directional bias. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $15.50 (+13.3%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, HOPE is in a strong uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $14.06. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: HOPE scores 72/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. In the options market, Implied Volatility is low (13th percentile), suggesting options premiums are relatively cheap. This makes it an attractive time for long options strategies if you have a directional bias. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $15.50 (+13.3%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
SLIGHTLY LOW
Historical Trading Range
$13.63 -
$14.03
Company Quality Score
68/100
(BUY)
Options IV Signal
13th percentile
(LOW)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
91.2%
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View Profit Protection PlanAll Signals
- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- BULLISH: Options cheap (IV 13th percentile)
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (72/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading below Wall St target ($15.50)
- NEUTRAL: Market pricing in 0.5% annual earnings growth - fairly valued
- CAUTION: Bottoming setup, but lagging the sector by 16% over 20 days — wait for relative strength
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$13.63 -
$14.03
Current vs Trading Range
SLIGHTLY LOW
Expected Move (7 Days)
±$0.69
(5.1%)
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$13.00
Resistance Level
$14.06
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Oct 2, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
8.72
Wall Street Target
$15.50
(+13.3%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
71.0%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
35.3%
Profit Margin
23.9%
Valuation Premium vs History
+0.5% premium
PE vs Historical
8.7 vs 8.6
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+0.5%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$13.75
(+1%)
2-Year Target
$13.82
(+1%)
3-Year Target
$13.89
(+2%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 9→9)
PE COMPRESSION
$13.69
(+0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 20.4, Growth: 38.8%)
$85.46
(+525%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 8.7, Growth: 38.8%)
$36.55
(+167%)
Bear:
(PE: 7.4, Growth: 38.8%)
$31.07
(+127%)
📈
Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (13x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (9x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 13.37 | Current EPS (TTM): $1.01
Bull Case
$23.05
(+69%)
Analyst growth 55.2%, PE expands to 14.7
Base Case
$20.96
(+53%)
Market implied 55.2%, PE stable at 13.4
Bear Case
$9.18
(-33%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 11.4
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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