Hanmi Financial: High Dividend Yield Is Safe From A Negative Earnings Outlook

peeterv Earnings of Hanmi Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: NASDAQ:HAFC) will likely decline this year on the back of margin contraction. Pressure on asset yields was already visible during the first quarter. I’m expecting the company to report earnings of $2.18 per share for 2024, down 16.8% year-over-year. Compared to my last report on the company, I’ve reduced my earnings estimate as I’ve decreased both my margin and loan growth estimates. The year-end target price suggests a high upside from the curren ...