Hope Bancorp Inc

The early-September momentum breakout above resistance confirms fresh institutional demand and continuation of the year-long uptrend. Price is now holding above the rising 9/20 EMAs on a neutral RSI backdrop, offering a favorable entry near pivot support. We will buy now on shallow pullbacks into the 13.80–14.10 zone to align with structural bullish momentum toward the 14.50+ area, while monitoring for any breakdown below the EMAs that would shift the near-term outlook.

• ↑Net income +40% YoY to $30M in Q1 2026
• ↑SMBC Manubank acquisition adds $2.3B loans and $2.6B deposits
• ↓Integration delays could hinder projected Manubank synergies