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East West Bancorp (EWBC)
NASDAQ:EWBC
EWBC Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$68.78 - $113.95
Previous CloseN/A
Volume188.36K
Average Volume (3M)1.21M
Market Cap
$12.46B
Enterprise Value$16.66B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$5.30B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$3.63B
Price to Earnings (P/E)10.8
Beta1.13
Next Earnings
Apr 22, 2025EPS Estimate
2.05Last Dividend Ex-Date
Feb 03, 2025Dividend Yield2.5%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)8.33
Shares Outstanding138,439,820
10 Day Avg. Volume1,682,412
30 Day Avg. Volume1,214,193
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio5.29
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)5.11
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)6.20
P/FCF Ratio3.50
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.34
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit49.70
Enterprise Value/Ebitda13.16
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$114.63Price Target Upside22.91% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering9
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East West Bancorp News
PremiumMarket News
SCHD ETF News, 3/11/2025
PremiumCompany Announcements
East West Bancorp Reports Record Earnings and Positive Outlook
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Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Deposit CostsDeposit costs are coming down nicely, with a 50% spot beta as of Dec 31.
Revenue GrowthManagement highlighted EWBC has been consistently growing wealth management, foreign exchange, and deposit account fees at over 20% per year and this strength should persist in 2025.
ValuationThe stock is trading at an unwarranted discount to the peer median, indicating potential upside.
Bears Say
Earnings MissAdjusted EPS of $2.08 missed MS/consensus estimates of $2.17/$2.11 on higher provisions and expenses.
Expense GuidanceExpense guide (ex amortization) of +7-9% y/y was higher than MS/consensus estimates, especially given the higher base after the 4Q24 miss.
Geopolitical RisksEscalating tensions with China could serve as a source of idiosyncratic headline risk.
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Ownership Overview
0.98% Insiders
38.99% Mutual Funds
0.18% Other Institutional Investors
29.45% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
Finance & CorporateFinancial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Website Traffic
Sorry, No Data AvailableThere is no website visitor data available for this stock.
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EWBC FAQ
What was East West Bancorp’s price range in the past 12 months?
East West Bancorp lowest stock price was $68.78 and its highest was $113.95 in the past 12 months.
What is East West Bancorp’s market cap?
East West Bancorp’s market cap is $12.46B.
When is East West Bancorp’s upcoming earnings report date?
East West Bancorp’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 22, 2025 which is in 28 days.
How were East West Bancorp’s earnings last quarter?
East West Bancorp released its earnings results on Jan 23, 2025. The company reported $2.1 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.115 by -$0.015.
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 $0.6 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.5%. See more information on East West Bancorp dividends here
What is East West Bancorp’s EPS estimate?
East West Bancorp’s EPS estimate is 2.05.
How many shares outstanding does East West Bancorp have?
East West Bancorp has 138,439,820 shares outstanding.
What happened to East West Bancorp’s price movement after its last earnings report?
East West Bancorp reported an EPS of $2.1 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $2.115. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.554%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of East West Bancorp?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in EWBC
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East West Bancorp Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$114.63 (22.91% Upside)
$114.63 (22.91% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
EWBC Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 214.9K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $209.0K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 3.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.0%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 59%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
19.23%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
15.89%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
9.01%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
East West Bancorp
East West Bancorp, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for East West Bank that provides a range of personal and commercial banking services to businesses and individuals. It operates through three segments: Consumer and Business Banking, Commercial Banking, and Other. The company accepts various deposit products, such as personal and business checking and savings accounts, money market, and time deposits. Its loan products include mortgage and home equity, commercial and residential real estate, working capital lines of credit, construction, trade finance, letters of credit, commercial business, affordable housing loans, asset-based lending, asset-backed finance, project finance, and equipment financing, as well as financing services to clients needing a financial bridge to facilitate their business transactions between the United States and China. The company also provides various wealth management, treasury management, foreign exchange, and interest rate and commodity risk hedging services; and mobile and online banking services. As of January 27, 2022, it operated approximately 120 locations in the United States and China; full-service branches in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Shantou, and Shenzhen; and representative offices in Beijing, Chongqing, Guangzhou, Taipei, and Xiamen. East West Bancorp, Inc. was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Pasadena, California.
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EWBC Company Deck
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EWBC Earnings Call
Q4 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call highlighted record financial performance, strong deposit growth, and shareholder returns, indicating a positive outlook despite challenges with problem credits in the technology sector. The overall financial health and strategic initiatives suggest a robust future.Read More>---
EWBC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$114.63
▲(22.91% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Best Analysts Covering EWBC
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
15/19 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+24.48%
reiterated a buy rating 5 months ago
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