The earnings call reflected a strong financial performance with growth in net income, deposits, loans, and record fee income, despite the slight decline in net interest margin and increase in credit loss provisions. Asset quality remains strong, contributing to a positive outlook.
Company Guidance
During the East West Bancorp Q3 2024 earnings call, the management provided detailed guidance including several key metrics. The company reported a net income of $299 million, translating to $2.14 per diluted share. Average loans grew by 1% quarter-over-quarter, with a focus on residential mortgage and C&I lending. Deposits increased by 3% to a record $61.7 billion, with noninterest-bearing deposits accounting for 24% of the total. Net interest income rose by $20 million, marking a 4% increase from the previous quarter, while the net interest margin slightly declined to 3.24%. Fee income reached a record $81 million, driven by strong syndication activity and commercial cash management solutions. On the credit side, the allowance for credit losses stood at $696 million, representing 1.31% of total loans. The company maintained a robust capital position, with a common equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 14.1% and a tangible common equity ratio of 9.7%. Looking ahead, East West reiterated its full-year guidance, expecting loan growth between 2% to 4% and net interest income to decline by the same range, given the current interest rate environment.
Strong Net Income Growth
Third quarter 2024 net income was $299 million or $2.14 per diluted share, reflecting a strong performance.
Deposit and Loan Growth
Average loans grew by 1% and deposits by 3% quarter-over-quarter, reaching a record $61.7 billion.
Increased Net Interest Income
Net interest income grew by $20 million or 4% from the second quarter, driven by loans.
Record Fee Income
Achieved a record fee income level of $81 million this quarter, up 6% quarter-over-quarter.
Improved Asset Quality
Nonperforming assets fell by 1 basis point to 26 basis points of total assets quarter-over-quarter.
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East West Bancorp (EWBC) Earnings, Revenues Date & History
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EWBC Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
Oct 22, 2024
$89.87
$95.09
+5.81%
Jul 23, 2024
$82.71
$83.38
+0.81%
Apr 23, 2024
$73.02
$73.84
+1.12%
Jan 23, 2024
$71.70
$73.70
+2.79%
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East West Bancorp (EWBC) is schdueled to report earning on Jan 23, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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