Hope Bancorp reports Q3 adjusted EPS 25c, consensus 26c

Reports Q3 revenue $142.03M, consensus $138.87M. Reports Q3 book value per share $17.60. Reports Q3 CEt1 capital ratio 12.12%. Reports Q3 net charge-offs .14%. “We are pleased to report strong earnings growth for the third quarter of 2025, driven by the momentum that we have been building in our business lines. Net interest income grew a robust 8% quarter-over-quarter, which was our highest linked quarter organic growth in three years,” commented Kevin Kim, chairman, president and CEO. “In addition, positive operating leverage and lower credit costs contributed to the strong earnings growth and improved profitability this quarter.”