HOPE BANCORP INC 8-K

What Happened
Hope Bancorp, Inc. (HOPE) issued a news release on January 27, 2026 reporting its results of operations and financial condition for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025. The company also announced that its Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.14 per common share payable on or about February 20, 2026 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on February 6, 2026. An earnings presentation to accompany the company’s review of the results has been posted to the Investor Relations section of HOPE’s website.

Key Details

• News release and results filed on Form 8-K dated January 27, 2026 covering Q4 and full-year 2025 (exhibit 99.1).
• Quarterly cash dividend: $0.14 per common share; payable ~February 20, 2026; record date February 6, 2026 (exhibit 99.3).
• Earnings presentation (exhibit 99.2) made available on HOPE’s Investor Relations website and provided in connection with a management review of results.

Why It Matters
Investors should review the earnings release and presentation for the company’s reported revenue, profit, loan and deposit trends, and any guidance or commentary that may affect near-term performance. The declared dividend signals the Board’s decision to return cash to shareholders and is a concrete near-term cash payout that investors can expect if they hold shares through the February 6 record date. The posted presentation and call materials give additional context for evaluating HOPE’s financial position and outlook.