East West Bancorp (NASDAQ:EWBC) Posts Quarterly Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.07 EPS

East West Bancorp (NASDAQ:EWBC) announced its earnings results on Thursday. The financial services provider reported $2.52 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.45 by $0.07, FiscalAI reports. East West Bancorp had a return on equity of 15.55% and a net margin of 27.16%.The company had revenue of $754.92 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $745.04 million.

East West Bancorp Stock Down 0.1%

Shares of EWBC stock traded down $0.15 during trading hours on Thursday, hitting $115.35. 1,397,167 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 1,063,795. The company has a quick ratio of 0.89, a current ratio of 0.89 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.35. The stock has a market cap of $15.87 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 12.72, a PEG ratio of 1.19 and a beta of 0.88. The stock’s fifty day simple moving average is $111.50 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $106.76. East West Bancorp has a 12-month low of $68.27 and a 12-month high of $119.73.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research analysts have commented on EWBC shares. TD Cowen restated a “buy” rating on shares of East West Bancorp in a report on Wednesday, January 7th. Zacks Research cut shares of East West Bancorp from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, December 24th. Barclays increased their price target on shares of East West Bancorp from $145.00 to $150.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, December 19th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of East West Bancorp in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Finally, Morgan Stanley upped their target price on East West Bancorp from $111.00 to $126.00 and gave the stock an “underperform” rating in a report on Monday, September 29th. Ten investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, four have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, East West Bancorp presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $126.38.

Key Stories Impacting East West Bancorp

Here are the key news stories impacting East West Bancorp this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised several quarterly and full‑year EPS forecasts across 2026–2027 (examples: FY2026 bumped to $9.91 from $9.78; FY2027 to $10.64 from $10.45; multiple quarter-level raises such as Q1 2026 to $2.39, Q2 2026 to $2.47, Q3 2026 to $2.55, Q4 2026 to $2.50, and further Q1–Q4 2027 quarter upgrades). The upward revisions signal an improved earnings outlook that can support the stock. Note: Zacks maintains a “Hold” rating, so the firm’s view is cautious despite the higher numbers. MarketBeat EWBC
• Neutral Sentiment: Yahoo Finance ran a take on whether investors should reassess East West after strong multi‑year gains — useful for context on valuation and positioning but not new company-specific fundamentals. Is It Time To Reassess East West Bancorp (EWBC) After Strong Multi Year Gains?
• Neutral Sentiment: MSN posted an earnings preview outlining what to watch in EWBC’s upcoming Q4 report (credit trends, margins, loan growth). Previews set expectations but don’t move the needle until results. What to expect from East West Bank’s (EWBC) Q4 earnings
• Neutral Sentiment: Benzinga published an earnings preview with analyst expectations and key metrics to watch; useful for short‑term trading context ahead of the release. East West Bancorp Earnings Preview

Insider Buying and Selling at East West Bancorp

In other news, COO Parker Shi sold 8,844 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, December 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $115.03, for a total value of $1,017,325.32. Following the sale, the chief operating officer directly owned 14,950 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,719,698.50. This represents a 37.17% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, Vice Chairman Douglas Paul Krause sold 10,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, November 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $100.04, for a total value of $1,000,400.00. Following the transaction, the insider owned 45,500 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $4,551,820. The trade was a 18.02% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold 73,344 shares of company stock valued at $8,184,226 in the last ninety days. Corporate insiders own 1.04% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several large investors have recently bought and sold shares of EWBC. Kelleher Financial Advisors bought a new position in shares of East West Bancorp in the third quarter worth approximately $31,000. Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB raised its holdings in East West Bancorp by 44.7% in the 3rd quarter. Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB now owns 366 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $39,000 after acquiring an additional 113 shares during the last quarter. Quarry LP raised its holdings in East West Bancorp by 35.4% in the 3rd quarter. Quarry LP now owns 390 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $42,000 after acquiring an additional 102 shares during the last quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. lifted its position in East West Bancorp by 66.9% in the 1st quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 801 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $72,000 after acquiring an additional 321 shares in the last quarter. Finally, MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. purchased a new stake in East West Bancorp during the 2nd quarter valued at $86,000. 89.53% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

East West Bancorp Company Profile

East West Bancorp, Inc is a bank holding company and the parent of East West Bank, one of the largest independent banks headquartered in Southern California. As a full-service commercial bank, it provides a broad range of financial products and services to business and individual customers, including commercial and residential real estate lending, working capital lines of credit, trade finance, and deposit and treasury management services. The company caters to both large and middle-market businesses, leveraging its expertise to serve clients engaged in cross-border trade and investment between the United States and Greater China.

Founded in Los Angeles in the early 1970s, East West Bank has grown steadily through organic expansion and strategic branch openings.