About East West Bancorp Inc
- Industry: Banking
- Exchange: NASDAQ NMS - GLOBAL MARKET
- Country: US
- Website: https://investor.eastwestbank.com/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 52-week range for EWBC?
The 52-week high is $137.47 and the 52-week low is $92.67.
What is the P/E ratio for EWBC?
The Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio is 12.00.
What is the dividend yield for EWBC?
The indicated annual dividend yield is 3.15%.
What is the Return on Equity (ROE)?
The trailing twelve months (TTM) Return on Equity is 16.19%.
What is the Net Profit Margin?
The Net Profit Margin (TTM) is 47.99%.
What is the Price to Book (P/B) Ratio?
The annual Price to Book ratio stands at 1.74.
Analyst Recommendation Trends
Wall Street analyst consensus for EWBC over the last few months:
Latest EWBC News
East West Bancorp (EWBC) Stock Looks About Right Despite Its 165% Run
East West Bancorp has delivered a strong multi year run for shareholders, yet the current US$125.02 share price raises a clear question about how firmly its earnings support that level. With the stock now well above where it traded a few years ago, the issue is whether the bank's profit engine is doing enough work to keep that valuation grounded in reality. Over the past 3 years, East West Bancorp has returned about 165%, which puts real pressure on its earnings to justify how far the share...
East West Bancorp (EWBC) Just Gave Investors Something To Think About
Recent commentary on East West Bancorp (EWBC) has focused on its $1.23 billion net cash position, capital strength, and cross-border banking operations between the U.S. and Asia, renewing attention on the stock. Against that backdrop, East West Bancorp’s share price has moved up 8.66% year to date to US$125.02, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 21.83% and a very large 3 year total shareholder return of about 17x signal momentum that investors are still rewarding. Capitalize on the...
1 Cash-Heavy Stock Worth Your Attention and 2 We Question
A cash-heavy balance sheet is often a sign of strength, but not always. Some companies avoid debt because they have weak business models, limited expansion opportunities, or inconsistent cash flow.
Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on East West Bancorp, Lowers Price Target to $150
Wells Fargo analyst Terry McEvoy maintains East West Bancorp (NASDAQ:EWBC) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $155 to $150.
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.
Morgan Stanley Maintains Overweight on East West Bancorp, Raises Price Target to $164
Morgan Stanley analyst Manan Gosalia maintains East West Bancorp (NASDAQ:EWBC) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $160 to $164.
2 Reasons to Watch EWBC and 1 to Stay Cautious
East West Bank has followed the market’s trajectory closely, rising in tandem with the S&P 500 over the past six months. The stock has climbed by 17.7% to $125.64 per share while the index has gained 16.9%.
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.
Unpacking Q2 Earnings: East West Bank (NASDAQ:EWBC) In The Context Of Other Regional Banks Stocks
The end of an earnings season can be a great time to discover new stocks and assess how companies are handling the current business environment. Let’s take a look at how East West Bank (NASDAQ:EWBC) and the rest of the regional banks stocks fared in Q2.
Citigroup Maintains Buy on East West Bancorp, Lowers Price Target to $152
Citigroup analyst Benjamin Gerlinger maintains East West Bancorp (NASDAQ:EWBC) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $156 to $152.
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? Let's find out.
TD Cowen Maintains Buy on East West Bancorp, Raises Price Target to $150
TD Cowen analyst Janet Lee maintains East West Bancorp (NASDAQ:EWBC) with a Buy and raises the price target from $148 to $150.
East West Bank Named an Official Community Banking Partner of the Los Angeles Rams
LOS ANGELES, September 17, 2026--East West Bank and the Los Angeles Rams today announced a new multi-year partnership, making East West Bank an Official Community Banking Partner of the team. The partnership brings together two deeply rooted Los Angeles brands: a storied football franchise, and one of the nation's top-performing financial institutions that stands as the largest independent bank headquartered in Southern California.
Banc of California Bets on Short-Term Pain
Banc of California posted a Q2 net loss from a strategic balance-sheet reset, but improving credit quality, deposit growth, and analyst price targets suggest the pain may prove temporary.
East West Bancorp, Inc. (EWBC) Presents at Barclays 24th Annual Global Financial Services Conference Transcript
East West Bancorp, Inc. (EWBC) Barclays 24th Annual Global Financial Services Conference September 14, 2026 2:00 PM EDTCompany ParticipantsChristopher Del...
Can EWBC's Organic Growth Strategy Fuel Future Revenue Gains?
Will East West Bancorp's organic growth strategy, backed by loan, deposit, and fee growth, drive revenue upside in 2026 and beyond?
Morgan Stanley Upgrades East West Bancorp to Overweight, Raises Price Target to $160
Morgan Stanley analyst Manan Gosalia upgrades East West Bancorp (NASDAQ:EWBC) from Equal-Weight to Overweight and raises the price target from $131 to $160.
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? Let's find out.
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Recent Insider Transactions
| Date | Name | Shares Changed | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-08 | Alvarez Manuel Pham | -810 | $130.4 | $105,624 |
| 2026-08-12 | LIU JACK C | -1,000 | $135.02 | $135,020 |
| 2026-08-06 | KRAUSE DOUGLAS PAUL | -10,000 | $132.3715 | $1,323,715 |
| 2026-06-15 | Oh Irene H | -800 | $133.19 | $106,552 |
| 2026-06-12 | Oh Irene H | -500 | $132.5 | $66,250 |
| 2026-06-11 | Oh Irene H | -11,211 | $129 | $1,446,219 |
| 2026-05-27 | KRAUSE DOUGLAS PAUL | -10,000 | $123.5 | $1,235,000 |
| 2026-05-18 | Dumont Serge | +1,156 | - | - |
| 2026-05-18 | Alvarez Manuel Pham | +1,156 | - | - |
| 2026-05-18 | HUTCHINS MARK R | +1,156 | - | - |
| 2026-05-18 | Kay Sabrina | +1,156 | - | - |
| 2026-05-18 | Babej Peter | +1,156 | - | - |
| 2026-05-18 | CAMPBELL MOLLY | +1,156 | - | - |
| 2026-05-18 | Deskus Archana | +1,156 | - | - |
| 2026-05-18 | Irving Paul H | +1,156 | - | - |
| 2026-05-18 | SUSSMAN LESTER | +1,156 | - | - |
| 2026-05-18 | LIU JACK C | +1,156 | - | - |
| 2026-05-06 | NG DOMINIC | -28,312 | $125.34 | $3,548,626 |
| 2026-05-06 | NG DOMINIC | -1,688 | $124.76 | $210,595 |
| 2026-05-05 | NG DOMINIC | -30,000 | $123.49 | $3,704,700 |
| 2026-04-30 | Deskus Archana | -1,800 | $125.55 | $225,990 |
| 2026-03-18 | NG DOMINIC | +57,219 | - | - |
| 2026-03-18 | NG DOMINIC | +19,073 | - | - |
| 2026-03-18 | NG DOMINIC | +19,073 | - | - |
| 2026-03-18 | NG DOMINIC | -95,365 | - | - |
| 2026-03-01 | Shi Parker | -6,857 | $109.45 | $750,499 |
| 2026-03-01 | Shi Parker | +16,538 | - | - |
| 2026-03-01 | TEO GARY | -3,380 | $109.45 | $369,941 |
| 2026-03-01 | TEO GARY | +9,450 | - | - |
| 2026-03-01 | Oh Irene H | -8,603 | $109.45 | $941,598 |
| 2026-03-01 | Oh Irene H | +20,081 | - | - |
| 2026-03-01 | KRAUSE DOUGLAS PAUL | -8,624 | $109.45 | $943,897 |
| 2026-03-01 | KRAUSE DOUGLAS PAUL | +20,081 | - | - |
| 2026-03-01 | NG DOMINIC | -51,341 | $109.45 | $5,619,272 |
| 2026-03-01 | NG DOMINIC | +106,305 | - | - |
| 2026-02-06 | TEO GARY | -7,000 | $122.59 | $858,130 |
| 2026-02-06 | CAMPBELL MOLLY | -1,800 | $122.81 | $221,058 |
| 2026-02-05 | LIU JACK C | -1,421 | $119 | $169,099 |
| 2026-02-04 | NG DOMINIC | -21,672 | $118.07 | $2,558,813 |
| 2026-02-04 | NG DOMINIC | -28,328 | $117.62 | $3,331,939 |
| 2026-01-23 | Shi Parker | -12 | $111.35 | $1,336 |
| 2026-01-23 | Shi Parker | +29 | - | - |
| 2026-01-23 | Kim Lisa L. | -12 | $111.35 | $1,336 |
| 2026-01-23 | Kim Lisa L. | +29 | - | - |
| 2026-01-23 | TEO GARY | -12 | $111.35 | $1,336 |
| 2026-01-23 | TEO GARY | +29 | - | - |
| 2026-01-23 | Oh Irene H | -12 | $111.35 | $1,336 |
| 2026-01-23 | Oh Irene H | +29 | - | - |
| 2026-01-23 | KRAUSE DOUGLAS PAUL | -12 | $111.35 | $1,336 |
| 2026-01-23 | KRAUSE DOUGLAS PAUL | +29 | - | - |
| 2026-01-23 | NG DOMINIC | -12 | $111.35 | $1,336 |
| 2026-01-23 | NG DOMINIC | +29 | - | - |
| 2025-12-19 | Oh Irene H | -7,453 | $113.9 | $848,897 |
| 2025-12-17 | Oh Irene H | -12,547 | $115 | $1,442,905 |
| 2025-12-12 | NG DOMINIC | -11,344 | $114.31 | $1,296,733 |
| 2025-12-12 | NG DOMINIC | -18,656 | $113.22 | $2,112,232 |
| 2025-12-11 | Shi Parker | -8,844 | $115.03 | $1,017,325 |
| 2025-12-01 | Babej Peter | +621 | - | - |
| 2025-11-24 | CAMPBELL MOLLY | -1,520 | $104.73 | $159,190 |
| 2025-11-11 | CAMPBELL MOLLY | -1,000 | $105.4 | $105,400 |
| 2025-11-07 | CAMPBELL MOLLY | -1,000 | $102.214 | $102,214 |
| 2025-11-03 | KRAUSE DOUGLAS PAUL | -3,000 | $100.04 | $300,120 |
| 2025-11-03 | KRAUSE DOUGLAS PAUL | -7,000 | $100.04 | $700,280 |
| 2025-10-31 | CAMPBELL MOLLY | -980 | $101.02 | $99,000 |