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East-West Bancorp Inc (EWBC)
Common Stock · Currency in USD · XNAS
East West Bancorp Inc operates in U.S. and Asia. The Bank provides range of personal and commercial banking services to individuals and businesses. In addition to offering traditional deposit products that include personal and business checking and savings accounts, money market, and time deposits, the Bank also offers foreign exchange, treasury management and wealth management services. The Bank has three operating segments, (1) Consumer and Business Banking, (2) Commercial Banking and (3) Treasury and Other. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Commercial banking segment.
Company Info
SIC6022
Composite FIGIBBG000CR20B1
CIK0001069157
IPOOct 5, 1998
Sectorstate commercial banks
Highlights
Market Cap$15.00B
EPS$10.72
P/E Ratio10.18
Revenue$4.38B
Gross Profit$4.52B
Net Income$1.47B
Employees3,350
WSO137,622,675
Phone(626) 768-6000
Websitehttps://www.eastwestbank.com
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Analysis
Share Price Chart
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in East-West Bancorp Inc, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index.
All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
East-West Bancorp Inc (EWBC) has returned -3.04% so far this year and 54.99% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, EWBC has achieved an annualized return of 12.71%, outperforming the Benchmark (SPY), which averaged 12.23% per year.
EWBC
1M-1.21%
6M1.89%
YTD-3.04%
1Y54.99%
5Y7.89%
10Y12.71%
Benchmark (SPY)
1M-3.85%
6M-2.35%
YTD-4.36%
1Y34.06%
5Y9.80%
10Y12.23%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of East-West Bancorp Inc (EWBC) with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.81% | -3.49% | -1.97% | 1.32% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 6.85% | -5.56% | -5.38% | -3.97% | 6.60% | 11.00% | -0.21% | 7.01% | 2.87% | -4.25% | 6.19% | 5.62% |
| 2024 | 2.19% | 0.45% | 9.66% | -6.35% | -1.16% | -1.99% | 19.64% | -4.22% | -0.67% | 18.40% | 11.95% | -13.06% |
| 2023 | 18.40% | -2.47% | -26.49% | -7.03% | -7.05% | 8.71% | 17.13% | -10.13% | -5.74% | 2.25% | 17.37% | 14.39% |
| 2022 | 9.21% | 0.89% | -9.04% | -11.49% | 1.81% | -11.78% | 10.75% | 1.56% | -6.74% | 5.17% | -3.23% | -6.72% |
| 2021 | 16.82% | 19.61% | -0.94% | 3.25% | -2.54% | -4.98% | -1.43% | 2.44% | 5.14% | 2.13% | -4.34% | -0.24% |
| 2020 | -6.66% | -16.20% | -33.39% | 40.28% | 3.10% | 2.69% | -4.57% | 6.12% | -10.60% | 11.12% | 15.71% | 15.25% |
| 2019 | 17.74% | 8.61% | -13.00% | 5.93% | -17.13% | 10.02% | -0.02% | -13.94% | 9.41% | -3.72% | 5.24% | 5.30% |
| 2018 | 7.49% | -0.11% | -4.53% | 6.29% | 4.64% | -7.77% | -0.51% | -2.90% | -4.67% | -15.50% | 1.94% | -20.11% |
| 2017 | -0.27% | 3.66% | -6.16% | 5.09% | 0.07% | 6.41% | -3.41% | -3.62% | 7.50% | -0.02% | 1.90% | -1.01% |
| 2016 | 16.25% | 3.40% | -10.80% | 1.12% | 8.15% | -1.71% | 8.57% | 20.48% | 5.24% |
Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for East-West Bancorp Inc (EWBC) and compare them to a Benchmark (SPY). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Sharpe ratio
Sortino ratio
Omega ratio
Calmar ratio
Martin ratio
sharpe ratio
The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.
These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns.
The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of EWBC compared to the benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.
Volatility Chart
The current East-West Bancorp Inc volatility is 1.55%, representing the standart deviation of percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. It shows the maximum percentage drop from a peak to a trough over a specified period, indicating the risk of significant losses.
Although chart shows positive values, it represents the percentage drop from the peak, so a value of 10% means the portfolio has dropped 10% from its highest point.
Income Statement
The income statement provides a summary of a company's revenues, expenses, and profits over a specific period. It shows how much money the company earned (revenues) and how much it spent (expenses), leading to the net income or profit. This statement is crucial for understanding a company's financial performance and profitability.
| 2025 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liabilities And Equity (USD) | 80.43B | 69.61B | 64.11B | 60.87B | 52.16B | 44.20B | 41.04B | 37.15B | 34.79B | 32.35B | 28.74B | 24.73B | 22.54B | 21.97B |
| Equity Attributable To Parent (USD) | 8.90B | 6.95B | 5.98B | 5.84B | 5.27B | 5.02B | 4.42B | 3.84B | 3.43B | 3.12B | 2.85B | 2.36B | 2.38B | 2.31B |
| Equity Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest (USD) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Equity (USD) | 8.90B | 6.95B | 5.98B | 5.84B | 5.27B | 5.02B | 4.42B | 3.84B | 3.43B | 3.12B | 2.85B | 2.36B | 2.38B | 2.31B |
| Long-term Debt (USD) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 146.84M | 171.58M | 186.33M | 206.08M | 225.85M | 226.87M | 137.18M | 212.18M |
| Noncurrent Liabilities (USD) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Current Liabilities (USD) | 71.54B | 62.66B | 58.13B | 55.03B | 46.89B | 39.18B | 36.62B | 33.31B | 31.36B | 29.23B | 25.89B | 22.37B | 20.15B | 19.66B |
| Liabilities (USD) | 71.54B | 62.66B | 58.13B | 55.03B | 46.89B | 39.18B | 36.62B | 33.31B | 31.36B | 29.23B | 25.89B | 22.37B | 20.15B | 19.66B |
| Fixed Assets (USD) | 82.31M | 86.37M | 89.19M | 97.30M | 103.25M | 118.36M | 119.18M | 121.21M | 159.92M | 166.99M | 180.90M | 177.71M | 107.52M | 118.93M |
| Noncurrent Assets (USD) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Current Assets (USD) | 80.43B | 69.61B | 64.11B | 60.87B | 52.16B | 44.20B | 41.04B | 37.15B | 34.79B | 32.35B | 28.74B | 24.73B | 22.54B | 21.97B |
| Assets (USD) | 80.43B | 69.61B | 64.11B | 60.87B | 52.16B | 44.20B | 41.04B | 37.15B | 34.79B | 32.35B | 28.74B | 24.73B | 22.54B | 21.97B |
News and Insights
East West Bancorp (EWBC) remains well-poised for top-line growth, given the stabilizing deposit costs, diverse revenue streams and loan demand. Yet, high costs and worsening asset quality are woes.
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In the latest quarter, 7 analysts provided ratings for East West Bancorp (NASDAQ:EWBC), showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives. The table below summarizes their recent ratings, showcasing the evolving sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months. Bullish Somewhat Bullish Indifferent Somewhat Bearish Bearish Total Ratings 4 3 0 0 0 Last 30D 0 1 0 0 0 1M Ago 2 0 0 0 0 2M Ago 2 1 0 0 0 3M Ago 0 1 0 0 0 Analysts have recently evaluated East West Bancorp and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $91.71, accompanied by a high estimate of $106.00 and a low estimate of $88.00. Surpassing the previous average price target of $83.00, the current average has increased by 10.49%. Breaking Down Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Examination In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive East West Bancorp. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets. Analyst Analyst Firm Action Taken Rating Current Price Target Prior Price Target David Chiaverini Wedbush Maintains Outperform $90.00 - Elan Zanger Jefferies Raises Buy $88.00 $86.00 Brandon King Truist Securities Raises Buy $90.00 $85.00 Ben Gerlinger Citigroup Raises Buy $91.00 $85.00 Dave Rochester Compass Point Raises Buy $88.00 $83.00 Jared Shaw Barclays Announces Overweight $106.00 - Manan Gosalia Morgan Stanley Raises Overweight $89.00 $76.00 Key Insights: Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to East West Bancorp. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company. Rating: Analysts unravel qualitative evaluations ...Full story available on Benzinga.com
The headline numbers for East West Bancorp (EWBC) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended March 2024, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.