HOPE Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
HOPE - Hope Bancorp, Inc.
$13.58
-0.38 (-2.72%)
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5d:
+0.22%
30d:
+8.64%
90d:
+16.07%
HOLD
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: Jul 2, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Jul 28, 2026
23d
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: HOPE shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
📊 HOLD: HOPE shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$26.48
Based on 14.5% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$16.44
17.4% 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 8.5x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: HOPE is currently trading at $13.58, which is considered extended relative to its 30-day fair value range of $12.49 to $13.39. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 8.5) is in line with its historical norms (8.5). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 0.1% over the next few years. This pessimistic expectation contrasts with the company's recent 35.3% earnings growth, suggesting potential undervaluation if the company simply maintains stability.
Technical Outlook: Technically, HOPE is in a uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $13.09. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: HOPE has a strong technical setup (75/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. 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 uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $13.09. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: HOPE has a strong technical setup (75/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. 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
EXTENDED
Historical Trading Range
$12.49 -
$13.39
Company Quality Score
64/100
(BUY)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
57.1%
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View Profit Protection PlanAll Signals
- BEARISH: Price extended above range
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (75/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($14.38)
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$12.49 -
$13.39
Current vs Trading Range
EXTENDED
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$12.13
Resistance Level
$13.09
Current Trend
Uptrend
Technical data as of
Jun 9, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
8.49
Wall Street Target
$14.38
(+5.9%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
18.4%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
35.3%
Profit Margin
14.7%
Valuation Discount vs History
-0.1% cheaper
PE vs Historical
8.5 vs 8.5
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
-0.1%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$13.57
(0%)
2-Year Target
$13.55
(0%)
3-Year Target
$13.54
(0%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 8→9)
$13.56
(0%)
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 21.8, Growth: 39.4%)
$94.47
(+596%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 8.5, Growth: 39.4%)
$36.81
(+171%)
Bear:
(PE: 7.2, Growth: 39.4%)
$31.29
(+130%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (25x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (8x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 25.38 | Current EPS (TTM): $0.55
Bull Case
$30.71
(+126%)
Analyst growth 100.0%, PE expands to 27.9
Base Case
$27.92
(+106%)
Market implied 100.0%, PE stable at 25.4
Bear Case
$9.49
(-30%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 21.6
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Upside Surprise Potential
If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 8.5 to 8.5
Stabilization Target:
$13.60
(+0.1%)
PE Expansion Potential:
+0.1%
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0
Buys
2
Sells
Net
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