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East West Bancorp (EWBC)
NASDAQ:EWBC
EWBC Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$68.27 - $113.95
Previous CloseN/A
Volume188.36K
Average Volume (3M)1.57M
Market Cap
$10.25B
Enterprise Value$16.66B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.18B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.82B
Price to Earnings (P/E)8.9
Beta1.18
Next Earnings
Apr 22, 2025EPS Estimate
2.05Next Dividend Ex-Date
May 02, 2025Dividend Yield2.66%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.10
Shares Outstanding137,801,450
10 Day Avg. Volume1,819,538
30 Day Avg. Volume1,572,929
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG RatioN/A
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 Cap1.62
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit49.70
Enterprise Value/Ebitda13.16
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$100.25Price Target Upside16.61% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering9
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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.
Loan GrowthEast West Bancorp offers among the most compelling risk/rewards to investors looking to position for accelerating loan growth.
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.
Bears Say
Earnings PerformanceAdjusted 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
1.02% Insiders
37.97% Mutual Funds
0.71% Other Institutional Investors
28.59% 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 $68.27 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 $10.25B.
When is East West Bancorp’s upcoming earnings report date?
East West Bancorp’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 22, 2025 which is 4 days ago.
How were East West Bancorp’s earnings last quarter?
East West Bancorp released its earnings results on Apr 22, 2025. The company reported $2.08 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.05 by $0.03.
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 2.66%. 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 137,801,450 shares outstanding.
What happened to East West Bancorp’s price movement after its last earnings report?
East West Bancorp reported an EPS of $2.08 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $2.05. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 6.603%.
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
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$100.25 (16.61% Upside)
$100.25 (16.61% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
EWBC Sentiment 66%
Sector Average 67%
Sector Average 67%
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 Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 7.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 7.3%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
4.89%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
15.66%
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
Q1 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call reflected strong financial performance with record revenue, solid loan growth, and robust capital and efficiency metrics. However, the bank is cautious due to economic uncertainties, especially regarding potential impacts from tariffs and increased criticized loans.Read More>---
EWBC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$100.25
▲(16.61% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering EWBC
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
13/19 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+20.06%
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