Can EWBC Balance Growth While Raising Capital Distributions?
East West Bancorp's strong capital, liquidity and earnings base support growth while enabling higher dividends and opportunistic buybacks.
Zacks Investment Research9/28/2026Positive
EWBC
East West Bancorp IncNASDAQFINANCIAL SERVICESBANKS - REGIONAL
Key Statistics
Market Cap
$17.43B
P/E Ratio
12.22
EPS
$10.41
Beta
0.93
52W High
$137.47
52W Low
$90.34
50-Day MA
$130.58
200-Day MA
$121.36
Dividend Yield
2.23%
Profit Margin
50.10%
Forward P/E
12.72
PEG Ratio
5.58
About East West Bancorp Inc
East West Bancorp, Inc. is the banking holding company for East West Bank providing a range of personal and commercial banking services to businesses and individuals in the United States and Greater China. The company is headquartered in Pasadena, California.
Fundamentals
| Revenue (TTM) | $2.89B |
| Gross Profit (TTM) | $2.89B |
| EBITDA | — |
| Operating Margin | 65.30% |
| Return on Equity | 16.60% |
| Return on Assets | 1.78% |
| Revenue/Share (TTM) | $20.90 |
| Book Value | $67.48 |
| Price-to-Book | 1.84 |
| Price-to-Sales (TTM) | 6.03 |
| EV/Revenue | 6.46 |
| EV/EBITDA | — |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY) | 17.40% |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY) | 16.30% |
| Shares Outstanding | $137.01M |
| Float | $135.74M |
| % Insiders | 0.89% |
| % Institutions | 93.97% |
Historical Volatility
HV 10-Day
18.56%
HV 20-Day
17.73%
HV 30-Day
18.10%
HV 60-Day
18.42%
HV Rank
11.1%
Volatility is currently expanding
Analyst Ratings
Consensus ($149.62 target)
2
Strong Buy10
Buy4
HoldLatest News
EWBC Gains 17.7% in 6 Months: How Should You Play the Stock Now?
East West Bancorp's rising NII, expanding margins and fee growth support its outlook, though higher costs and weaker asset quality remain concerning.
Zacks Investment Research9/25/2026Positive
Why East West Bancorp (EWBC) is a Great Dividend Stock Right Now
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does East West Bancorp (EWBC) have what it takes?
Zacks Investment Research9/21/2026Positive
East West Bancorp, Inc. (EWBC) Presents at Barclays 24th Annual Global Financial Services Conference Transcript
East West Bancorp, Inc. (EWBC) Presents at Barclays 24th Annual Global Financial Services Conference Transcript
Seeking Alpha9/14/2026Neutral
Can EWBC's Organic Growth Strategy Fuel Future Revenue Gains?
East West Bancorp, Inc.'s EWBC focus on organic balance sheet expansion is strengthening its revenue-generating capabilities. Continued loan and deposit growth, a higher mix of non-interest-bearing deposits, and disciplined pricing are supporting net interest income (NII) and margins, while diversified fee businesses are providing an additional source of revenue growth.
Zacks Investment Research9/10/2026Positive
East West Bancorp (EWBC) Could Be a Great Choice
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does East West Bancorp (EWBC) have what it takes?
Zacks Investment Research9/4/2026Positive
East West Bancorp Announces Fall 2026 Conference Participation
PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--East West Bancorp, Inc. (“East West” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: EWBC) announced today that management will meet with investors at several investor conferences this fall. New York – Christopher Del Moral-Niles, Chief Financial Officer, will deliver remarks during a fireside chat at the Barclays Global Financial Services Conference on Monday, September 14th, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Boston – Management will meet with investors to discuss East West's busi.
Business Wire8/21/2026Neutral
Are You Looking for a High-Growth Dividend Stock?
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does East West Bancorp (EWBC) have what it takes?
Zacks Investment Research8/19/2026Positive
3 Bank Stocks to Keep on Your Radar as They Hit New 52-Week Highs
UMBF, HWC and EWBC hit fresh 52-week highs as easing inflation, steady Fed policy and economic growth boost bank stocks' prospects.
Zacks Investment Research8/17/2026Positive
Why East West Bancorp (EWBC) is a Great Dividend Stock Right Now
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does East West Bancorp (EWBC) have what it takes?
Zacks Investment Research8/3/2026Positive
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Data last updated: 9/28/2026