Did You Lose Money on Home Bancorp, Inc. Stock? The Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Announces Securities Fraud Investigation After 9.59% Share Price Decline

Investigation comes after a October 19, 2026 report concerning Home Bancorp, Inc.; shareholders who suffered losses may have claims to recover them

BENSALEM, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Investors who suffered losses on Home Bancorp, Inc. ("Home Bancorp" or the "Company") stock may have claims to recover those losses. The Law Offices of Howard G. Smith today reported that it is conducting a securities fraud investigation on behalf of Home Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: HBCP) investors into whether the Company may have violated the federal securities laws. The investigation comes after a October 19, 2026 disclosure concerning Home Bancorp, Inc.

Investors with losses on Home Bancorp, Inc. securities can contact The Law Offices of Howard G. Smith about the Home Bancorp, Inc. investigation to learn about potentially pursuing claims to recover their losses.

Key facts for Home Bancorp, Inc. investors

• Disclosure: October 19, 2026
• Stock drop: $6.31 per share, or 9.59%
• Close after the drop: $59.47 on October 20, 2026

What happened?

On October 19, 2026, Home Bancorp reported its third-quarter 2026 financial results. Among other things, the Company reported net income of $10.1 million, or $1.28 per diluted common share ("diluted EPS"), down $1.5 million from $11.6 million, or $1.48 diluted EPS, for the second quarter of 2026. The Company further disclosed that “[n]onperforming loans increased during the quarter from $26.4 million to $42.2 million[,] or from 95 basis points to 1.52% of total loans, primarily due to [ ] 6 relationships.”

On this news, Home Bancorp stock fell $6.31, or 9.59%, to close at $59.47 on October 20, 2026, thereby injuring investors.

"On October 19, 2026, it was reported that Home Bancorp reported third-quarter 2026 net income of $10.1 million, down from $11.6 million in the prior quarter, and that nonperforming loans had increased from $26.4 million to $42.2 million, and Home Bancorp, Inc. stock lost 9.59% of its value. Our investigation is focused on whether shareholders had the full story before that report," said Howard G. Smith of The Law Offices of Howard G. Smith.

Next steps for Home Bancorp, Inc. investors

The Law Offices of Howard G. Smith is examining potential claims on behalf of Home Bancorp, Inc. investors. Investors with losses can visit the firm's website, email [e-mail], or call [phone] to discuss the Home Bancorp, Inc. investigation.

Common questions from Home Bancorp, Inc. investors

Who is eligible? Home Bancorp, Inc. investors who bought securities and lost money may have claims, and can reach out to the firm to learn whether the Home Bancorp, Inc. investigation affects them.

What is a securities fraud investigation? Through the Home Bancorp, Inc. investigation, The Law Offices of Howard G. Smith is reviewing whether the Company or its officers may have made false or misleading statements to investors in violation of the federal securities laws.

Has a lawsuit been filed? This release announces an investigation of Home Bancorp, Inc. by The Law Offices of Howard G. Smith, not a lawsuit. If a securities class action is later filed, Home Bancorp, Inc. investors may be able to seek appointment as lead plaintiff.

Does it cost anything? The Law Offices of Howard G. Smith works on contingency, so investors pay no attorneys' fees unless there is a recovery, and any fees require court approval.

Whistleblower notice

Individuals with non-public information about Home Bancorp, Inc. should consider their options to help the investigation or take part in the SEC Whistleblower Program. Whistleblowers who provide original information that leads to a successful SEC enforcement action may receive awards of 10 to 30 percent of the sanctions collected, when those sanctions exceed $1 million. For more information, contact Howard G. Smith at [phone] or email [e-mail].

About The Law Offices of Howard G. Smith

The Law Offices of Howard G. Smith has helped injured investors recover their money for more than 15 years. The firm prosecutes securities fraud, takeover, and derivative litigation against public companies and their officers, directors, and advisors in federal and state courts nationwide, and has helped clients recover hundreds of millions of dollars in losses. Clients speak directly with a lawyer, who will promptly answer any question.

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

Related links

• Home Bancorp, Inc. investigation, The Law Offices of Howard G. Smith
• Home Bancorp Third Quarter Financial Results
• Home Bancorp, Inc. SEC filings index, EDGAR
• SEC Whistleblower Program
• The Law Offices of Howard G. Smith

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