East West Bancorp (EWBC)


Market Price (8/17/2026): $136.63 | Market Cap: $18.8 BilSector: Financials | Industry: Regional Banks

East West Bancorp (EWBC)


Market Price (8/17/2026): $136.63
Market Cap: $18.8 Bil
Sector: Financials
Industry: Regional Banks

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

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Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 9.8%, Dividend Yield is 2.1%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 5.3%, FCF Yield is 9.9%

Cash is significant % of market cap
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -14%

Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 64%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 61%

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 25%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Global Banking & Cross-Border Finance. Themes include Cross-Border Payment Solutions, and International Trade Finance.

Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is 0.0%, Dist 3Y High is 0.0%

Moderate capital ratio
Tier 1 Capital / Risk Wtd Assets RatioTier 1 Capital / Risk-Weighted Assets is a common measure of financial strength for a bank. It reflects how much equity there is relative to assets where assets are weighted based on riskiness. Low ratios indicate the bank is highly vulnerable to even small changes in the value of their risk assets. is 9.0%

Key risks
EWBC key risks include [1] a significant concentration in commercial real estate loans and [2] vulnerability to U.S.-China geopolitical and trade tensions due to its unique focus on cross-border commerce.

0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 9.8%, Dividend Yield is 2.1%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 5.3%, FCF Yield is 9.9%
1 Cash is significant % of market cap
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -14%
2 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 64%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 61%
3 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 25%
4 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Global Banking & Cross-Border Finance. Themes include Cross-Border Payment Solutions, and International Trade Finance.
5 Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is 0.0%, Dist 3Y High is 0.0%
6 Moderate capital ratio
Tier 1 Capital / Risk Wtd Assets RatioTier 1 Capital / Risk-Weighted Assets is a common measure of financial strength for a bank. It reflects how much equity there is relative to assets where assets are weighted based on riskiness. Low ratios indicate the bank is highly vulnerable to even small changes in the value of their risk assets. is 9.0%
7 Key risks
EWBC key risks include [1] a significant concentration in commercial real estate loans and [2] vulnerability to U.S.-China geopolitical and trade tensions due to its unique focus on cross-border commerce.

EWBC in ETFs

Weight = EWBC's share of each fund

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Valuation & Metrics

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 8/14/2026

East West Bancorp (EWBC) stock has gained about 10% since 4/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. East West Bancorp reported strong financial results for fiscal Q2 2026, surpassing analyst expectations for both earnings and revenue. The company's diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $2.63 beat the consensus estimate of $2.61 by $0.02, representing an 18% increase year-over-year. Additionally, total revenue reached $1.18 billion, significantly exceeding the expected $784.47 million, or $791.1 million against an expectation of $784.3 million, and grew 12.5% compared to the prior year. This performance was driven by a record net interest income of $685 million and a 19% year-over-year increase in quarterly fee income, reaching $96 million.

2. The company provided optimistic updated full-year guidance for 2026, signaling confidence in future growth. Management raised its full-year loan growth guidance to a range of 6% to 8%. Furthermore, the full-year net interest income (NII) growth guidance was increased to a range of 7% to 9% from the previous 6% to 8%. These upward revisions reflect robust balance sheet expansion, including an 8% year-over-year growth in end-of-period deposits.

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Updated on 8/14/2026

East West Bancorp (EWBC) stock has gained about 10% since 4/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. East West Bancorp reported strong financial results for fiscal Q2 2026, surpassing analyst expectations for both earnings and revenue. The company's diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $2.63 beat the consensus estimate of $2.61 by $0.02, representing an 18% increase year-over-year. Additionally, total revenue reached $1.18 billion, significantly exceeding the expected $784.47 million, or $791.1 million against an expectation of $784.3 million, and grew 12.5% compared to the prior year. This performance was driven by a record net interest income of $685 million and a 19% year-over-year increase in quarterly fee income, reaching $96 million.

2. The company provided optimistic updated full-year guidance for 2026, signaling confidence in future growth. Management raised its full-year loan growth guidance to a range of 6% to 8%. Furthermore, the full-year net interest income (NII) growth guidance was increased to a range of 7% to 9% from the previous 6% to 8%. These upward revisions reflect robust balance sheet expansion, including an 8% year-over-year growth in end-of-period deposits.

3. Analysts reacted positively to the Q2 2026 results and revised guidance, leading to increased price targets and maintained "Buy" ratings. Several firms raised their price targets for EWBC; for instance, DA Davidson and Barclays both increased their targets to $155.00, while Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated an Overweight rating with a $150.00 price target. Wells Fargo & Company initiated coverage with an "overweight" rating and a $155.00 price objective. The consensus analyst rating remained a "Moderate Buy" with an average price target of $141.77.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 9.4% change in EWBC stock from 4/30/2026 to 8/16/2026 was primarily driven by a 5.9% change in the company's Total Revenues ($ Mil).
(LTM values as of)43020268162026Change
Stock Price ($)124.90136.609.4%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)2,8973,0685.9%
Net Income Margin (%)45.7%47.1%3.0%
P/E Multiple13.213.0-1.4%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1401371.6%
Cumulative Contribution9.4%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

4/30/2026 to 8/16/2026
ReturnCorrelation
EWBC9.4% 
Market (SPY)8.0%29.5%
Sector (XLF)11.6%60.9%

Fundamental Drivers

The 21.7% change in EWBC stock from 1/31/2026 to 8/16/2026 was primarily driven by a 9.1% change in the company's Total Revenues ($ Mil).
(LTM values as of)13120268162026Change
Stock Price ($)112.23136.6021.7%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)2,8113,0689.1%
Net Income Margin (%)44.9%47.1%5.0%
P/E Multiple12.213.06.0%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1381370.2%
Cumulative Contribution21.7%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

1/31/2026 to 8/16/2026
ReturnCorrelation
EWBC21.7% 
Market (SPY)12.5%44.3%
Sector (XLF)9.4%67.0%

Fundamental Drivers

The 40.6% change in EWBC stock from 7/31/2025 to 8/16/2026 was primarily driven by a 17.2% change in the company's Total Revenues ($ Mil).
(LTM values as of)73120258162026Change
Stock Price ($)97.14136.6040.6%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)2,6183,06817.2%
Net Income Margin (%)44.7%47.1%5.4%
P/E Multiple11.513.013.2%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1381370.5%
Cumulative Contribution40.6%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2025 to 8/16/2026
ReturnCorrelation
EWBC40.6% 
Market (SPY)23.9%45.7%
Sector (XLF)12.4%67.3%

Fundamental Drivers

The 138.0% change in EWBC stock from 7/31/2023 to 8/16/2026 was primarily driven by a 94.4% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)73120238162026Change
Stock Price ($)57.40136.60138.0%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)2,4793,06823.8%
Net Income Margin (%)48.9%47.1%-3.7%
P/E Multiple6.713.094.4%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1411372.7%
Cumulative Contribution138.0%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2023 to 8/16/2026
ReturnCorrelation
EWBC138.0% 
Market (SPY)75.6%56.2%
Sector (XLF)72.0%71.9%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
EWBC Return58%-14%13%37%20%23%209%
Peers Return16%-19%25%0%49%16%103%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%14%108%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
EWBC Win Rate67%50%50%58%58%62% 
Peers Win Rate33%50%54%46%69%68% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%50% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
EWBC Max Drawdown-16%-33%-48%-15%-31%-16% 
Peers Max Drawdown-16%-31%-31%-26%-21%-20% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: NEWT, ATLO, FCBM, CBC, NU. See EWBC Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 8/14/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventEWBCS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-27.7%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven38.3%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven77 days79 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-13.7%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven15.9%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven31 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-46.5%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven86.9%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven306 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-21.7%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven27.7%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven229 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-51.8%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven107.4%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven235 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-34.4%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven52.5%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven749 days105 days

Compare to NEWT, ATLO, FCBM, CBC, NU

In The Past

East West Bancorp's stock fell -27.7% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 38.3% gain to breakeven.

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EventEWBCS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-27.7%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven38.3%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven77 days79 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-46.5%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven86.9%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven306 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-21.7%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven27.7%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven229 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-51.8%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven107.4%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven235 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-34.4%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven52.5%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven749 days105 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-38.5%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven62.5%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven274 days62 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-28.0%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven38.9%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven24 days123 days
2010 Eurozone Sovereign Debt Crisis / Flash Crash
  % Loss-24.2%-15.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven32.0%18.2%
  Time to Breakeven196 days125 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-86.4%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven635.5%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven1100 days1085 days

Compare to NEWT, ATLO, FCBM, CBC, NU

In The Past

East West Bancorp's stock fell -27.7% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 38.3% gain to breakeven.

Preserve Wealth

Limiting losses and compounding gains is essential to preserving wealth.

Asset Allocation

Actively managed asset allocation strategies protect wealth. Learn more.

About East West Bancorp (EWBC)

East West Bancorp, Inc., operating as a bank holding company for East West Bank, delivers a wide array of personal and commercial banking services. The company's core business involves providing essential financial services to both individual consumers and businesses. A key differentiator for East West Bancorp is its strategic focus on bridging financial transactions between the United States and China, serving as a vital financial intermediary for clients engaged in cross-border commerce.

The bank's product and service offerings are comprehensive. On the deposit side, it accepts various accounts including personal and business checking, savings, money market, and time deposits. Its lending portfolio is extensive, featuring mortgage and home equity loans, commercial and residential real estate financing, working capital lines of construction, trade finance, and specialized options like affordable housing and project finance. Additionally, East West Bancorp provides wealth management, treasury management, foreign exchange, and risk hedging services, all accessible via modern mobile and online banking platforms.

East West Bancorp's primary customers are individuals and businesses, with a notable specialization in clients requiring financial services that facilitate business between the U.S. and China. Geographically, the company operates approximately 120 locations spread across the United States and China. Its international footprint includes full-service branches in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Shantou, and Shenzhen, alongside representative offices in other major Chinese and Taiwanese cities, underscoring its unique positioning in serving this specific international corridor.

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1. It's like **Wells Fargo** for businesses and individuals engaged in U.S.-China commerce.

2. Think of it as **JP Morgan Chase** specialized in financial services that bridge the United States and China.

3. A cross-border bank like **HSBC**, but hyper-focused on the financial flow between the U.S. and China.

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  • Deposit Accounts: Offers a variety of personal and business checking, savings, money market, and time deposit accounts.
  • Real Estate Loans: Provides financing for residential mortgages, home equity, commercial and residential real estate, and construction projects.
  • Commercial & Business Loans: Extends credit facilities such as working capital lines, trade finance, asset-based lending, project finance, equipment financing, and affordable housing loans to businesses.
  • US-China Financial Bridge: Delivers specialized financial services to bridge and facilitate business transactions between the United States and China.
  • Wealth Management: Offers services focused on managing and growing clients' financial assets and investments.
  • Treasury Management: Provides solutions for businesses to effectively manage their cash flow, liquidity, and financial operations.
  • Foreign Exchange & Risk Hedging: Facilitates foreign currency transactions and offers services to hedge against interest rate and commodity risks.
  • Digital Banking: Delivers convenient mobile and online banking platforms for account access and transactions.

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East West Bancorp (EWBC) serves a diverse customer base, including both individuals and businesses. As a bank, it does not typically have a few "major customers" in the traditional sense, where a specific company accounts for a significant portion of its revenue. Instead, its customer base is broad and fragmented. Therefore, rather than listing specific company names, the major customer types served by East West Bancorp can be categorized as follows:

  • Individuals and Consumers: This category includes customers who utilize personal banking services such as checking and savings accounts, money market accounts, time deposits, and loan products like mortgages and home equity loans.
  • General Commercial Businesses: This encompasses a wide range of businesses, from small and medium-sized enterprises to larger corporations, seeking commercial banking services. These services include business checking and savings accounts, various commercial real estate loans, working capital lines of credit, construction financing, trade finance, letters of credit, asset-based lending, and equipment financing.
  • Businesses Engaged in US-China Trade and Investment: A specialized and significant customer segment for East West Bancorp includes businesses that require financial services to facilitate transactions and bridge their operations between the United States and China. This reflects the bank's unique positioning and expertise in cross-border finance.

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Dominic Ng, Chairman & CEO

Dominic Ng is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of East West Bank (Nasdaq: EWBC), a position he has held since 1998, having become CEO in 1992 after joining the bank in 1991. He is credited with transforming East West from a $600 million savings and loan association into a global full-service commercial bank with over $80 billion in assets. Before joining East West Bank, Mr. Ng held senior leadership roles at Deloitte & Touche in Houston and Los Angeles and was President of Seyen Investment.

Christopher J. Del Moral-Niles, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

Christopher J. Del Moral-Niles was appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of East West Bancorp and East West Bank in October 2023. Prior to joining East West, he served as the CFO for Associated Banc-Corp for a decade. His previous experience also includes serving as Corporate Treasurer for First American (FAF) and President of First American Trust, as well as Senior Vice President and Director of Liability Management for Union Bank. Earlier in his career, Mr. Del Moral-Niles worked as an investment banker at Merrill Lynch and Lehman Brothers.

Irene H. Oh, Executive Vice President & Chief Risk Officer

Irene H. Oh assumed the role of Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer of East West Bancorp and East West Bank in October 2023, after serving as the company's Chief Financial Officer for over 13 years. Ms. Oh joined East West in 2004 and held various leadership roles in accounting and corporate finance. Before joining East West, she held positions at Goldman Sachs and Deloitte & Touche LLP.

Parker Shi, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer

Parker Shi is the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of East West Bank. In this role, he is responsible for the overall strategy of the bank, managing enterprise operations and technology, and leading the retail banking business. Mr. Shi has over 20 years of experience at major consulting firms, including McKinsey & Company, Accenture, and DiamondCluster International (later acquired by PwC), where he worked on enterprise strategy, technology adoption, and large-scale enterprise transformation.

Douglas P. Krause, Vice Chairman & Chief Corporate Officer

Douglas P. Krause serves as the Vice Chairman & Chief Corporate Officer of East West Bancorp and East West Bank. Prior to his tenure at East West, Mr. Krause was the General Counsel of Metrobank. He began his legal career at the law firm of Jones Day.

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Here are the key risks to East West Bancorp (EWBC):

  1. Geopolitical Dependency and U.S.-China Relations: East West Bancorp's business model is significantly reliant on its cross-border operations, particularly between the United States and China. The company is exposed to geopolitical risks, trade tensions, and potential adverse developments in the relationship between the two countries, which could disrupt its financial stability and operations.
  2. Interest Rate and Credit Risk, including Commercial Real Estate (CRE) Exposure: The company faces substantial interest rate risk, where fluctuations can impact its net interest income and overall profitability. Additionally, East West Bancorp is exposed to credit risk within its loan portfolio, notably a high concentration in commercial real estate (CRE) loans, which comprised approximately 37% of its loan book as of June 30, 2025. Downturns in real estate markets or increased credit losses could significantly affect asset values and financial performance.
  3. Regulatory Changes and Compliance Costs: East West Bancorp operates across both U.S. and Chinese jurisdictions, making it susceptible to changes in regulatory requirements in either country. Such changes can impose additional compliance costs, operational challenges, and potential penalties, impacting the bank's competitive advantage and financial health.

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The emergence of advanced, low-cost, and rapid cross-border payment technologies, such as blockchain-based solutions and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), which could diminish the need for traditional banking intermediaries in facilitating business transactions between the United States and China.

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East West Bancorp (EWBC) operates in various financial markets across the United States and China. The addressable market sizes for its main products and services in these regions are detailed below:

United States

  • Commercial Banking: The U.S. commercial banking market size is estimated at USD 765.53 billion in 2026, with projections to reach USD 954.48 billion by 2031.
  • Retail/Consumer Banking: The United States retail banking market was valued at USD 870 billion in 2025 and is estimated to grow to USD 1,112.2 billion by 2031.
  • Mortgage and Home Equity Loans (Residential Real Estate): The U.S. home mortgage market size was approximately USD 180.91 billion in 2023 and is predicted to grow to around USD 501.67 billion by 2032.
  • Wealth Management: The U.S. wealth management market oversees trillions of dollars in assets under management. Automated investment services, including robo-advisors, are projected to manage over USD 1 trillion in assets as of 2025, with forecasts indicating this could approach USD 2 trillion within the next couple of years.
  • Foreign Exchange: The United States foreign exchange market size was valued at USD 215.7 billion in 2025 and is estimated to reach USD 358.1 billion by 2034.

China

  • Commercial Banking: The market size of Commercial Banks in China was USD 965.4 billion in 2024. China's banking sector had total assets of CN¥417 trillion (approximately US$58.54 trillion) at the end of 2023.
  • Retail/Consumer Banking: The China retail banking market size in 2026 is estimated at USD 428.24 billion, with projections to grow to USD 622.04 billion by 2031. Other estimates place the China retail banking market at USD 1,930.56 billion in 2024, projected to reach USD 3,369.80 billion by 2032.
  • Mortgage and Home Equity Loans (Residential Real Estate): The Chinese home mortgage finance market size was valued at USD 1120 billion in 2025 and is estimated to grow to USD 1644.98 billion by 2031. Another source indicates the China Home Loan Market is worth USD 1.16 trillion in 2026, growing to USD 1.63 trillion by 2031.
  • Wealth Management: China's banking wealth management market expanded to approximately USD 4.8 trillion in 2025.
  • Foreign Exchange: The Chinese foreign exchange market recorded transactions worth USD 2.6 trillion in February 2026. In April 2025, trading in over-the-counter foreign exchange markets reached USD 9.6 trillion per day globally, with the Chinese yuan's share in global foreign exchange trading climbing to 8.5% in 2025.

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East West Bancorp (EWBC) is expected to drive future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years through several key strategies:

  • Continued Loan Growth: The company anticipates loan growth in the range of 5-7% for 2026, with Commercial & Industrial (C&I) and residential mortgage lending identified as primary drivers. East West Bancorp focuses on high-quality relationships with strong risk-adjusted returns within its loan portfolio.
  • Optimized Deposit Growth and Funding Mix: East West Bancorp emphasizes a "deposit-led growth strategy" aimed at attracting and retaining stable, low-cost core deposits, particularly noninterest-bearing demand deposits. This approach helps to fund loan growth effectively and manage net interest margin, contributing to overall net interest income growth.
  • Expansion of Fee Income: The bank is committed to achieving double-digit growth in fee income, driven by robust performance in wealth management, foreign exchange (FX), derivatives, and treasury management services. Significant investments have been made in these areas, including hiring financial consultants and licensed bankers, to build out new products, services, and capabilities.
  • Strategic Geographic Expansion and Cross-Border Banking: East West Bancorp continues to expand its presence in key U.S. markets with significant Asian populations, such as California, New York, and Texas, through both organic growth and potential strategic acquisitions. A unique competitive advantage is its established position in facilitating cross-border transactions and trade finance between the U.S. and Greater China, leveraging its full U.S. bank license in China to capture new fee income sources.
  • Investments in Technology and New Product Offerings: The company is investing in technology to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency, while also expanding its FX and payments capabilities. This includes piloting partnerships with fintech aggregators to offer cross-border payment solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), diversifying revenue streams beyond traditional interest-rate sensitive income.

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Share Repurchases

  • East West Bancorp authorized up to US$300 million in share repurchases in its 2025 Form 10-K.
  • The company's annual share buybacks were $143.082 million in 2024, an increase of 74.12% from the previous year.
  • Share repurchases for the trailing twelve months ended September 2025 amounted to $-154 million.

Share Issuance

  • The number of outstanding shares has shown a slight decreasing trend over the last few years.
  • For example, the number of outstanding shares decreased by 0.22% in 2025 and 1.42% in 2024.

Inbound Investments

  • Natixis Advisors LLC increased its ownership in East West Bancorp shares by 18.4% in the third quarter, acquiring an additional 28,350 shares, bringing their total holding to 182,172 shares valued at $19,392,000.
  • Barclays PLC significantly boosted its stake in East West Bancorp by 284.8% in the third quarter, adding 306,182 shares to hold 413,684 shares valued at approximately $44.04 million.

Outbound Investments

  • East West Bancorp's expansion strategy includes a focus on selective acquisitions.

Capital Expenditures

  • Formal capital expenditures (CapEx) were reported as $0.00 million for the years 2021 through 2025.
  • The company is making sustained investments in digital banking, automation, and technology to support scalable growth and improve operational efficiency.
  • These investments, along with hiring, are expected to drive a 7%-9% operating expense growth in 2026.

Peer Outperformance in Regional Banks

EWBC has outperformed 79% of its 263 Regional Banks peers over 5Y. Among the peers that beat it are FBP and BPOP. Regional Banks ranks 5th of 18 industries in Financials by median 5Y return.
Share of Regional Banks constituents that EWBC has outperformed, by holding period. Peers without a full price history over a given window are excluded from that window.
1Y
55%
of 285 industry peers · 38.5% return
3Y
96%
of 275 industry peers · 169.3% return
5Y
79%
of 263 industry peers · 112.5% return
Regional Banks peers with revenue growth within 4pp of EWBC's that beat it on at least 2 of 3 windows, and by at least 20pp over 5Y. Growth is matched by construction, so the gap is largely a re-rating gap. The multiple column is the context for it.
Ticker Name Rev Growth 3Y Avg P/E 1Y3Y5Y 5Y Gap
EWBC East West Bancorp 6.3% 13.0x 38.5%169.3%112.5%
FBP First BanCorp 2.9% 12.2x 45.3%132.2%181.3% +69pp
BPOP Popular 2.8% 11.7x 54.3%190.4%172.2% +60pp
Price returns, excluding dividends. P/E shown for context only and not used for matching.
Median price return by industry across the Financials sector, ranked by 5Y. Regional Banks is EWBC's own industry. Use this to see which corners of the sector have carried the returns.
Industry Names 1Y med3Y med5Y med Top 3 by 5Y
Investment Banking & Brokerage 13 9.7%135.7%141.2% IBKR 513% · SNEX 243% · GS 190%
Reinsurance 6 22.8%87.5%120.9% SPNT 145% · RGA 139% · MTG 136%
Diversified Banks 12 50.0%135.5%116.1% CM 167% · JPM 162% · RY 150%
Life & Health Insurance 19 23.2%63.2%95.9% UNM 312% · FG 261% · MFC 183%
Regional Banks ← 264 36.2%86.6%69.6% ESQ 422% · GCBC 412% · NBN 290%
Property & Casualty Insurance 42 15.9%69.7%69.4% ASIC 2469900% · HRTG 419% · UVE 274%
Multi-Sector Holdings 5 4.8%18.9%67.1% JEF 94% · BRK-B 74% · VOYA 67%
Multi-line Insurance 9 19.3%84.9%61.0% GNW 181% · L 107% · SLF 92%
Consumer Finance 30 18.4%96.6%38.3% ENVA 741% · EZPW 374% · AGM 177%
Financial Exchanges & Data 15 -5.3%13.5%33.1% VIRT 181% · CBOE 155% · NDAQ 64%
Insurance Brokers 15 -10.4%14.3%31.9% LIFE 628% · AJG 87% · ARX 86%
Asset Management & Custody Banks 83 -5.5%24.2%24.9% WT 301% · VCTR 295% · SII 279%
Commercial & Residential Mortgage Finance 13 -23.4%34.2%22.8% FNMA 498% · FMCC 464% · ESNT 65%
Specialized Finance 3 23.7%55.3%2.1% EFC 38% · CACC 2% · HASI -6%
Mortgage REITs 34 -4.2%16.3%-7.8% RITM 76% · DX 41% · NREF 39%
Transaction & Payment Processing Services 15 -0.5%5.6%-41.6% MA 61% · V 61% · CPAY 60%
Diversified Capital Markets 21 -31.1%-6.3%-42.0% BTCS 467% · OPY 193% · LPLA 166%
Diversified Financial Services 5 -14.8%67.9%-47.8% FRHC 132% · EQH 93% · TMS -48%
Median of constituents with a full price history over each window. Top names are unfiltered by size in this render.

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Financials

EWBCNEWTATLOFCBMCBCNUMedian
NameEast Wes.NewtekOneAmes Nat.First Ca.Central .Nu  
Mkt Price136.6013.0231.6012.7332.67-31.60
Mkt Cap18.80.40.30.37.8-0.4
Rev LTM3,068277731321,084-277
Op Inc LTM-------
FCF LTM1,863-7402142475-42
FCF 3Y Avg1,590-37317---17
CFO LTM1,975-7392245502-45
CFO 3Y Avg1,630-37319---19

Growth & Margins

EWBCNEWTATLOFCBMCBCNUMedian
NameEast Wes.NewtekOneAmes Nat.First Ca.Central .Nu  
Rev Chg LTM14.2%7.8%21.3%---14.2%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg6.3%26.8%8.1%---8.1%
Rev Chg Q12.7%7.0%18.5%-15.2%-14.0%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM3.0%1.7%4.3%-3.6%-3.3%
Op Inc Chg LTM-------
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg-------
Op Mgn LTM-------
Op Mgn 3Y Avg-------
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-------
CFO/Rev LTM64.4%-267.4%30.3%34.3%46.3%-34.3%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg58.7%-138.6%30.2%---30.2%
FCF/Rev LTM60.7%-267.5%28.9%32.0%43.8%-32.0%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg57.4%-138.7%27.9%---27.9%

Valuation

EWBCNEWTATLOFCBMCBCNUMedian
NameEast Wes.NewtekOneAmes Nat.First Ca.Central .Nu  
Mkt Cap18.80.40.30.37.8-0.4
P/S6.11.33.92.47.2-3.9
P/Op Inc-------
P/EBIT-------
P/E13.05.712.215.618.2-13.0
P/CFO9.5-0.512.76.915.6-9.5
Total Yield9.8%25.9%11.0%6.4%6.8%-9.8%
Dividend Yield2.1%8.2%2.8%0.0%1.3%-2.1%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg11.8%-103.1%8.9%---8.9%
D/E0.21.50.10.40.0-0.2
Net D/E-0.10.5-1.7-0.0-1.0--0.1

Returns

EWBCNEWTATLOFCBMCBCNUMedian
NameEast Wes.NewtekOneAmes Nat.First Ca.Central .Nu  
1M Rtn2.2%-14.3%6.7%-0.9%3.1%-2.2%
3M Rtn15.1%4.1%15.8%1.0%23.3%-15.1%
6M Rtn17.4%5.5%15.8%1.0%34.5%-15.8%
12M Rtn38.5%15.3%71.9%1.0%77.5%-38.5%
3Y Rtn169.3%-10.3%96.3%1.0%145.2%-96.3%
1M Excs Rtn-2.4%-19.7%0.4%-3.9%-1.4%--2.4%
3M Excs Rtn10.3%-3.1%10.6%-2.8%18.3%-10.3%
6M Excs Rtn4.0%-10.4%3.8%-12.9%23.0%-3.8%
12M Excs Rtn15.8%-7.6%49.1%-19.4%57.1%-15.8%
3Y Excs Rtn79.8%-87.8%11.3%-73.2%70.9%-11.3%

Comparison Analyses

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FDIC Bank Data

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Commercial Banking1,2461,3241,2851,163930
Consumer and Business Banking1,2001,2611,3291,175791
Treasury and Other48529-87 
Other    96
Total2,9322,6142,6052,3451,817


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20152001200019991998
Commercial Banking382    
Retail Banking212102283
other-1682  
Commercial Lending 18141412
Residential Lending 10594
Treasury 77109
Total57953504228


Net Income by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Consumer and Business Banking503563595538309
Commercial Banking494536570570489
Treasury and Other32967-420 
Other    75
Total1,3251,1661,1611,128873


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Commercial Banking37,39435,64735,02032,77128,557
Treasury and Other21,65720,24515,42814,158 
Consumer and Business Banking21,38420,08519,16517,18314,962
Other    17,352
Total80,43575,97669,61364,11260,871


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$136.60 
Market Cap ($ Bil)18.9 
First Trading Date02/03/1999 
Distance from 52W High0.0% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$130.33$116.47
DMA Trendupup
Distance from DMA4.8%17.3%
 3M1YR
Volatility19.0%25.0%
Downside Capture19.8669.04
Upside Capture77.6590.86
Correlation (SPY)28.5%44.6%
EWBC Betas & Captures as of 7/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta0.680.300.400.740.901.11
Up Beta0.63-0.000.410.791.121.12
Down Beta0.170.08-0.010.350.811.24
Up Capture96%72%57%92%92%128%
Bmk +ve Days11223567138427
Stock +ve Days10192765127387
Down Capture75%27%53%78%83%99%
Bmk -ve Days11212859114326
Stock -ve Days12233560122360

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with EWBC
EWBC36.4%25.0%1.19-
Sector ETF (XLF)11.6%14.5%0.5366.7%
Equity (SPY)21.5%12.8%1.2544.4%
Gold (GLD)30.0%28.5%0.915.0%
Commodities (DBC)38.1%20.1%1.49-13.9%
Real Estate (VNQ)14.4%13.9%0.7341.2%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-49.1%42.8%-1.4525.7%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with EWBC
EWBC15.6%35.8%0.48-
Sector ETF (XLF)10.8%18.4%0.4575.7%
Equity (SPY)13.4%17.2%0.6060.6%
Gold (GLD)19.5%18.6%0.85-2.7%
Commodities (DBC)9.6%19.6%0.3811.2%
Real Estate (VNQ)2.3%18.9%0.0249.3%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)8.0%52.8%0.3424.2%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with EWBC
EWBC17.7%37.6%0.55-
Sector ETF (XLF)13.8%22.0%0.5778.6%
Equity (SPY)15.4%17.9%0.7360.9%
Gold (GLD)12.0%16.2%0.60-8.3%
Commodities (DBC)7.7%18.0%0.3419.9%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.0%20.7%0.2047.8%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)59.9%66.1%1.0015.8%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date7312026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity4.4 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 7152026-10.6%
Average Daily Volume0.8 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest5.2 days
Basic Shares Quantity137.4 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares3.2%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 7/30/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
7/21/2026-1.3%-1.6% 
4/21/20261.0%3.3%2.6%
1/22/2026-3.4%-0.8%1.4%
7/22/2025-2.4%-5.2%-6.4%
4/22/20256.6%9.0%15.3%
1/23/2025-0.6%0.1%-9.2%
10/22/20245.8%9.0%17.4%
7/23/20240.8%5.4%-2.8%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive121414
# Negative12109
Median Positive2.8%3.2%7.8%
Median Negative-1.1%-3.4%-6.4%
Max Positive8.3%16.0%23.1%
Max Negative-9.3%-10.7%-14.7%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
7/21/2026-1.3%-1.6% 
4/21/20261.0%3.3%2.6%
1/22/2026-3.4%-0.8%1.4%
7/22/2025-2.4%-5.2%-6.4%
4/22/20256.6%9.0%15.3%
1/23/2025-0.6%0.1%-9.2%
10/22/20245.8%9.0%17.4%
7/23/20240.8%5.4%-2.8%
4/23/20242.5%-1.1%0.2%
1/23/20242.8%1.6%-1.4%
10/19/20232.9%2.4%20.9%
7/20/2023-1.6%1.9%-10.1%
4/20/2023-0.1%-8.4%-10.3%
1/26/20238.3%16.0%12.2%
10/20/2022-9.3%-1.6%-4.6%
7/21/20220.6%-0.5%9.1%
4/21/2022-1.0%-10.7%-14.7%
1/27/2022-1.2%3.0%6.4%
10/21/2021-0.5%-7.7%-3.1%
7/22/20213.4%2.6%0.1%
4/22/2021-0.9%4.2%2.7%
1/28/20215.0%8.6%23.1%
10/22/20201.1%-8.6%14.0%
7/23/2020-0.2%0.6%3.5%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive121414
# Negative12109
Median Positive2.8%3.2%7.8%
Median Negative-1.1%-3.4%-6.4%
Max Positive8.3%16.0%23.1%
Max Negative-9.3%-10.7%-14.7%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202608/07/202610-Q
03/31/202605/08/202610-Q
12/31/202502/27/202610-K
09/30/202511/07/202510-Q
06/30/202508/07/202510-Q
03/31/202505/09/202510-Q
12/31/202402/28/202510-K
09/30/202411/08/202410-Q
06/30/202408/08/202410-Q
03/31/202405/09/202410-Q
12/31/202302/29/202410-K
09/30/202311/08/202310-Q
06/30/202308/08/202310-Q
03/31/202305/09/202310-Q
12/31/202202/27/202310-K
09/30/202211/08/202210-Q
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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202608/07/202610-Q
03/31/202605/08/202610-Q
12/31/202502/27/202610-K
09/30/202511/07/202510-Q
06/30/202508/07/202510-Q
03/31/202505/09/202510-Q
12/31/202402/28/202510-K
09/30/202411/08/202410-Q
06/30/202408/08/202410-Q
03/31/202405/09/202410-Q
12/31/202302/29/202410-K
09/30/202311/08/202310-Q
06/30/202308/08/202310-Q
03/31/202305/09/202310-Q
12/31/202202/27/202310-K
09/30/202211/08/202210-Q
06/30/202208/08/202210-Q
03/31/202205/09/202210-Q
12/31/202102/28/202210-K
09/30/202111/08/202110-Q
06/30/202108/06/202110-Q
03/31/202105/07/202110-Q
12/31/202002/26/202110-K
09/30/202011/06/202010-Q
06/30/202008/10/202010-Q
03/31/202005/08/202010-Q
12/31/201902/27/202010-K
09/30/201911/08/201910-Q

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 7/22/2026

Latest: Q2 2026 Earnings Reported 7/21/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q3 2026 Dividends 0.8 0 Same NewActual: 0.8 for Q2 2026

Prior: Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 4/21/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q2 2026 Dividends 0.8 0.0% AffirmedActual: 0.8 for Q1 2026

Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 1/22/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q1 2026 Dividends 0.8 33.3% Higher NewActual: 0.6 for Q3 2025
2026 Annual Dividend Equivalent 3.2 33.3% Raised

Insider Activity

Updated 8/12/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Liu, Jack C DirectSell8122026135.021,000135,0201,850,989Form
2Krause, Douglas PaulVice ChairmanDirectSell8062026132.3710,0001,323,7154,894,304Form
3Oh, Irene HChief Risk OfficerDirectSell6162026133.19800106,55211,280,927Form
4Oh, Irene HChief Risk OfficerDirectSell6122026132.5050066,25011,328,485Form
5Oh, Irene HChief Risk OfficerDirectSell6112026129.0011,2111,446,21911,093,742Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Liu, Jack C DirectSell8122026135.021,000135,0201,850,989Form
2Krause, Douglas PaulVice ChairmanDirectSell8062026132.3710,0001,323,7154,894,304Form
3Oh, Irene HChief Risk OfficerDirectSell6162026133.19800106,55211,280,927Form
4Oh, Irene HChief Risk OfficerDirectSell6122026132.5050066,25011,328,485Form
5Oh, Irene HChief Risk OfficerDirectSell6112026129.0011,2111,446,21911,093,742Form
6Krause, Douglas PaulVice ChairmanDirectSell5272026123.5010,0001,235,0005,801,289Form
7Ng, DominicChief Executive OfficerDirectSell5062026125.3130,0003,759,22188,708,843Form
8Ng, DominicChief Executive OfficerDirectSell5052026123.4930,0003,704,70091,126,976Form
9Deskus, Archana DirectSell4302026125.551,800225,9901,661,152Form
10Teo, GaryExecutive Vice PresidentDirectSell2062026122.597,000858,130643,843Form
11Campbell, Molly DirectSell2062026122.811,800221,058706,894Form
12Ng, DominicChief Executive OfficerDirectSell2052026117.8250,0005,890,75295,233,556Form
13Oh, Irene HChief Risk OfficerDirectSell12222025113.907,453848,8979,762,825Form
14Oh, Irene HChief Risk OfficerDirectSell12172025115.0012,5471,442,90510,714,205Form
15Ng, DominicChief Executive OfficerDirectSell12122025113.6330,0003,408,96597,532,078Form
16Shi, ParkerChief Operating OfficerDirectSell12112025115.038,8441,017,3251,719,698Form
17Campbell, Molly DirectSell11242025104.731,520159,190791,340Form
18Campbell, Molly DirectSell11122025105.401,000105,400956,610Form
19Campbell, Molly DirectSell11072025102.211,000102,2141,029,908Form
20Krause, Douglas PaulVice ChairmanDirectSell11032025100.0410,0001,000,4004,551,820Form
21Campbell, Molly DirectSell10312025101.0298099,0001,118,898Form
22Oh, Irene HChief Risk OfficerDirectSell9082025109.407,639835,70711,565,112Form
23Oh, Irene HChief Risk OfficerDirectSell8282025106.7315,0511,606,40412,098,243Form
24Teo, GaryExecutive Vice PresidentDirectSell8282025106.476,550697,3761,302,656Form
25Liu, Jack C DirectSell8222025105.001,000105,0001,572,270Form

Investor Activity (13F)

Updated Aug 17, 2026
13F holdings as of Mar 31, 2026 (Q1 2026)

Active managers (13F portfolio over $250M, at least 3 holdings) with a position over $5M that is either over 10% of their portfolio or held in a concentrated book of 50 or fewer total positions. Index/ETF, sovereign, bank, community-bank and charitable/donor-advised filers are excluded.

Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Himalaya Capital Management LLC$296.4 Mil9.3%14Hold13F
Stieven Capital Advisors, L.P.$20.0 Mil4.3%35TRIM -7.7%13F
Carmel Capital Management L.L.C.$13.5 Mil3.9%25Hold13F
Matthew 25 Management Corp$9.3 Mil3.1%20TRIM -12.5%13F
Philadelphia Financial Management of San Francisco, LLC$8.7 Mil2.8%42New13F
Azora Capital LP$33.3 Mil2.2%45ADD +80.7%13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Philadelphia Financial Management of San Francisco, LLC$8.7 Mil2.8%42New13F
Azora Capital LP$33.3 Mil2.2%45ADD +80.7%13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Matthew 25 Management Corp$9.3 Mil3.1%20TRIM -12.5%13F
Stieven Capital Advisors, L.P.$20.0 Mil4.3%35TRIM -7.7%13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Himalaya Capital Management LLC$296.4 Mil9.3%14Hold13F
Azora Capital LP$33.3 Mil2.2%45ADD +80.7%13F
Stieven Capital Advisors, L.P.$20.0 Mil4.3%35TRIM -7.7%13F
Carmel Capital Management L.L.C.$13.5 Mil3.9%25Hold13F
Matthew 25 Management Corp$9.3 Mil3.1%20TRIM -12.5%13F
Philadelphia Financial Management of San Francisco, LLC$8.7 Mil2.8%42New13F
Core Cache Last Updated: 8/16/2026