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EWBC Stock Chart & Stats
$118.02
-$0.77(-0.81%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$118.02
-$0.77(-0.81%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$92.67 - $136.24
Previous CloseN/A
Volume188.36K
Average Volume (3M)1.00M
Market Cap
$18.43B
Enterprise Value$17.85K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$657.08M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$3.68B
Price to Earnings (P/E)13.3
Beta1.07
Next Earnings
Jul 21, 2026EPS Estimate
2.61Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.08%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)10.10
Shares Outstanding136,996,260
10 Day Avg. Volume799,388
30 Day Avg. Volume1,004,250
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.80
Price to Book (P/B)1.75
Price to Sales (P/S)3.32
P/FCF Ratio10.35
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$140.45Price Target Upside19.01% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering12
EPS Forecast (FY)10.61
Revenue Forecast (FY)$3.18B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
U.S.–Asia Cross-border FranchiseEast West’s specialized U.S.–Asia commercial banking focus creates durable competitive advantages through deep client relationships, trade finance expertise and cross-border payment flows. These niche capabilities supply recurring fee income and loan demand that persist independent of short-term cycles.
Strong Regulatory Capital And ReturnsHigh CET1 and tangible equity provide a sizable capital buffer that supports steady lending, cushions stress scenarios, and enables durable shareholder returns via buybacks and a larger dividend. This strengthens strategic optionality for balance-sheet growth and investment.
Deposit And Fee Income MomentumSustained deposit growth and rising noninterest fee income (wealth and deposit fees) diversify revenue away from pure net interest income, improving resilience. Large noninterest-bearing and DDA inflows lower funding costs and support lending capacity over multiple quarters.
Bears Say
Volatile Cash Flow And Revenue TrendsMeaningful swings in free cash flow and episodic revenue compress predictability for capital allocation, provisioning and investor forecasting. Persistent volatility can force conservative capital buffers or constrain discretionary investments and dividend/buyback plans.
NBFI/capital-call Concentration RiskHeavy exposure to capital‑call facilities concentrates credit and timing risk; rapid paydowns or draw volatility can swing loan balances and fees, raise provisioning needs and complicate loan growth guidance, undermining earnings stability across quarters.
Deposit Pricing Pressure And Spread CompressionCompetitive funding markets and downward pressure on C&I yields can compress net interest margins even as rates normalize. Persistent pricing pressure limits sustainable margin expansion and constrains long-term loan economics unless offset by higher fee income or efficiency gains.
East West Bancorp News
EWBC FAQ
What was East West Bancorp’s price range in the past 12 months?
East West Bancorp lowest stock price was $92.67 and its highest was $136.24 in the past 12 months.
What is East West Bancorp’s market cap?
East West Bancorp’s market cap is $18.43B.
When is East West Bancorp’s upcoming earnings report date?
East West Bancorp’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 21, 2026 which is in 2 days.
How were East West Bancorp’s earnings last quarter?
East West Bancorp released its earnings results on Apr 21, 2026. The company reported $2.57 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.461 by $0.109.
Is East West Bancorp overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts East West Bancorp’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does East West Bancorp pay dividends?
East West Bancorp pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.8 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.08%. See more information on East West Bancorp dividends here
What is East West Bancorp’s EPS estimate?
East West Bancorp’s EPS estimate is 2.61.
How many shares outstanding does East West Bancorp have?
East West Bancorp has 136,996,260 shares outstanding.
What happened to East West Bancorp’s price movement after its last earnings report?
East West Bancorp reported an EPS of $2.57 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $2.461. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.984%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of East West Bancorp?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in EWBC
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
East West Bancorp Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$140.45 (19.01% Upside)
$140.45 (19.01% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
EWBC Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 64%
Sector Average 64%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 39.7K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $6.8M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 8.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 22.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 22.4%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
27.50%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
16.06%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
8.82%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
East West Bancorp
East West Bancorp, Inc. functions as the parent entity for East West Bank, which delivers a comprehensive suite of personal and commercial banking solutions to both businesses and individual clients. The organization segments its operations into three primary areas: Consumer and Business Banking, Commercial Banking, and Other activities. Customers can access various deposit accounts, including personal and business checking and savings options, money market accounts, and certificates of deposit. The bank's extensive lending portfolio covers residential mortgages and home equity loans, commercial and residential real estate financing, working capital lines of credit, construction loans, trade finance, letters of credit, general commercial business loans, affordable housing initiatives, asset-based lending, asset-backed finance, project finance, and equipment financing. A notable specialization includes financial bridging services aimed at facilitating business transactions between the United States and China. Furthermore, East West Bancorp offers ancillary services such as wealth management, treasury management, foreign exchange, and risk hedging for interest rates and commodities. Digital banking conveniences, like mobile and online platforms, are also provided. As of January 27, 2022, the company operated a significant network of approximately 120 locations spanning the United States and China. This footprint included full-service branches in international hubs like Hong Kong, Shanghai, Shantou, and Shenzhen, alongside representative offices in Beijing, Chongqing, Guangzhou, Taipei, and Xiamen. East West Bancorp, Inc. was established in 1998 and maintains its corporate headquarters in Pasadena, California.
EWBC Company Deck
EWBC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$140.45
▲(19.01% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.79% Insiders
29.41% Mutual Funds
0.24% Other Institutional Investors
39.40% Public Companies and
Individual Investors