East West Bancorp, Inc. (EWBC) Stock Price & Analysis
East West Bancorp, Inc. (EWBC) closed at USD 132.65 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 0.96% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 131.39; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 130.4–133.02 on volume of 1,824,559 shares. Market capitalization is $18.17B, with a 52-week range of USD 98.08–137.47 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
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Key facts (EWBC)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $3.10B, net income $1.45B (46.6% margin) (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 12.6x (avg 10.7x at the last 3 fiscal year-ends).
- 1 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold EWBC (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 0 added, 0 reduced, 1 unchanged.
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.00 on a 1–5 scale) (16 analysts), mean target USD 150.63 (range 137–168).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +33.4% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +78.3% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2027-01-19, EPS estimate USD 2.82, revenue estimate $837M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (EWBC)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.82B | $2.34B | $2.61B | $2.61B | $2.93B | $3.10B |
| Net income | $873M | $1.13B | $1.16B | $1.17B | $1.33B | $1.45B |
| EPS (diluted) | $6.10 | $7.92 | $8.18 | $8.33 | $9.52 | — |
| Free cash flow | $1.16B | — | — | — | — | — |
| Net margin | 48.0% | 48.1% | 44.6% | 44.6% | 45.2% | 46.6% |
| Revenue growth | +12.7% | +29.0% | +11.1% | +0.3% | +12.2% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $3.91B | $3.48B | $4.61B | $5.25B | $4.19B | — |
| Total debt | $152M | $152M | $153M | $36.0M | $35.6M | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (EWBC)
P/E 12.6x · P/S 5.9x · P/B 2.0x · Earnings yield 7.96% · Buyback yield (TTM) 0.68%
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2025 11.8x, Dec 2024 11.5x, Dec 2023 8.8x.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (EWBC)
1 of 80 tracked investors hold EWBC. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Li Lu | Himalaya Capital Management | 9.68% | $358M | Unchanged |
Analysts (EWBC)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.00 on a 1–5 scale), 16 analysts; mean target USD 150.63 (low 137, high 168).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-22 | Citigroup | Target raised | Buy | $152 → $155 |
| 2026-10-21 | TD Cowen | Target raised | Buy | $150 → $153 |
| 2026-10-21 | Morgan Stanley | Target raised | Overweight | $164 → $168 |
| 2026-10-14 | Cantor Fitzgerald | Target lowered | Overweight | $152 → $146 |
| 2026-10-09 | Truist Securities | Target lowered | Hold | $137 → $131 |
| 2026-09-30 | Wells Fargo | Target lowered | Overweight | $155 → $150 |
| 2026-09-28 | Morgan Stanley | Target raised | Overweight | $160 → $164 |
| 2026-09-22 | Citigroup | Target lowered | Buy | $156 → $152 |
| 2026-09-18 | TD Cowen | Target raised | Buy | $148 → $150 |
| 2026-09-08 | Morgan Stanley | Upgrade | Equal-Weight → Overweight | $131 → $160 |
| 2026-08-10 | Wells Fargo | Target raised | Overweight | $140 → $155 |
| 2026-08-03 | Barclays | Target raised | Overweight | $150 → $155 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (EWBC)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +33.4% | +78.3% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +33.6% | +12.2% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 22.6% | 33.5% |
| Max drawdown | -15.7% (Feb 2026→Mar 2026) | -49.3% (Jan 2022→May 2023) |
EWBC analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $2.82 | $2.73 | +3.3% | $836.7M | 15 |
| Next quarter (ends Mar 2027) | $2.73 | $2.69 | +1.4% | $838.7M | 12 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $10.78 | $10.64 | +1.3% | $3.22B | 14 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $11.75 | $11.35 | +3.5% | $3.49B | 15 |
EWBC options: expected move
Options price a move of about ±13.6% (±$18.10) by Apr 16, 2027, which includes earnings on Jan 19, 2027; the earnings reaction alone is priced at about ±6.8%.
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 28 | 24.8% | ±5.9% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 56 | 21.5% | ±7.0% |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 84 | 21.3% | ±8.4% |
| Apr 16, 2027 | 175 | 24.5% | ±13.6% |
| May 21, 2027 | 210 | 24.3% | ±14.7% |
| Jun 17, 2027 | 237 | 24.4% | ±15.6% |
30-day implied volatility 21.1% vs 17.4% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 0.41. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC)
| Price | USD 132.65 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 0.96% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 131.39 |
| Open | USD 130.69 |
| Day Range | USD 130.4 – 133.02 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 98.08 – 137.47 |
| Volume | 1,824,559 shares |
| Market Cap | $18.17B |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (EWBC)
Nexqual's technical model rates EWBC "BUY" based on 5 bullish and 2 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 64.34 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 128.28) |
| MACD | 0.49 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (EWBC)
Wall Street analysts rate EWBC "Buy" based on 16 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 150.63 (range USD 137–168), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 16 |
| Mean Target | USD 150.63 |
| High Target | USD 168 |
| Low Target | USD 137 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 13 / 3 / 0 |
Earnings (EWBC)
| Next Earnings Date | 2027-01-19 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 2.82 |
| Revenue Estimate | $836.70M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-30 | USD 2.76 vs est 2.73 ▲ beat |
| 2026-06-30 | USD 2.63 vs est 2.62 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 2.57 vs est 2.47 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 2.52 vs est 2.5 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (EWBC)
| Total Revenue | $2.92B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +3.80% |
| Gross Margin | +0.00% |
| Operating Margin | +66.98% |
| Profit Margin | +50.06% |
| ROE | +16.57% |
| Total Cash | $5.07B |
| Total Debt | $4.17B |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
Financial Health Score (EWBC)
Nexqual rates East West Bancorp, Inc.'s overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +12% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Net margin 45% (last 12 months); banks have no gross margin |
| Balance Sheet | N/A — Not comparable for banks: deposits and customer funds sit on the balance sheet, so cash vs debt does not measure safety (SEC industry: State Commercial Banks) |
| Cash Flow | N/A — Not meaningful for banks and lenders: lending and trading move operating cash flow by billions each year (SEC industry: State Commercial Banks) |
| Efficiency | Solid — ROE 17%, ROA 1.8% |
Ownership (EWBC)
| Insider Ownership | +0.88% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +93.79% |
| Shares Outstanding | 137.01M |
| Float | 135.74M |
| Short % of Float | +3.20% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
Leadership (EWBC)
East West Bancorp, Inc. is led by Dominic Ng, Chairman, President & CEO, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
| Chairman, President & CEO | Dominic Ng |
|---|---|
| Executive VP & CFO | Christopher J. Del Moral-Niles |
| Executive VP & COO | Parker L. Shi |
| Vice Chairman & Chief Corporate Officer | Douglas Paul Krause Sr. |
| Director of Investor Relations | Adrienne Atkinson |
Major Backers & Investors (EWBC)
Notable institutional backers of East West Bancorp, Inc. include Invesco, FMR, LLC, Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc., according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Invesco | 6.45% |
| FMR, LLC | 6.19% |
| Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc. | 3.25% |
| Schroder Investment Management Group | 2.91% |
| Boston Partners | 2.61% |
| Charles Schwab | 2.4% |
| AQR Capital Management, LLC | 2.36% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 9.87% |
| Vanguard Group | 9.32% |
| State Street | 3.67% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBD | Banco Bradesco Sa | USD 3.95 | ▼ 2.47% |
| FITB | Fifth Third Bancorp | USD 53.23 | ▲ 0.8% |
| DB | Deutsche Bank AG | USD 31.48 | ▼ 2.39% |
| TFC | Truist Financial Corporation | USD 48.42 | ▲ 1.45% |
| NWG | NatWest Group plc | USD 16.99 | ▼ 2.3% |
| NU | Nu Holdings Ltd. | USD 14.73 | ▼ 2.13% |
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