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NASDAQ:EWBC

East West Bancorp - EWBC Stock Forecast, Price & News

$54.73
+1.10 (+2.05%)
(As of 03/24/2023 12:00 AM ET)
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Today's Range
$52.18
$55.66
50-Day Range
$51.82
$79.96
52-Week Range
$33.86
$85.32
Volume
1.85 million shs
Average Volume
1.47 million shs
Market Capitalization
$7.72 billion
P/E Ratio
6.91
Dividend Yield
3.51%
Price Target
$76.29

East West Bancorp MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.40 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
39.4% Upside
$76.29 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
1.54% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
0.54mentions of East West Bancorp in the last 14 days
Based on 11 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Acquiring Shares
$495,100 Bought Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
3.07%
From $9.12 to $9.40 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

3.20 out of 5 stars

Finance Sector

53rd out of 868 stocks

State Commercial Banks Industry

12th out of 179 stocks


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About East West Bancorp (NASDAQ:EWBC) Stock

East West Bancorp, Inc. is a bank holding company, which engages in the provision of financial services. It operates through the following business segments: Consumer and Business Banking, Commercial Banking, and Other. The Consumer and Business Banking segment provides financial service products and services to consumer and commercial customers through the company's branch network in the U.S. The Commercial Banking segment primarily focuses on commercial loans and deposits. The Other segment includes treasury activities of the company and elimination of inter-segment amounts. The company was founded on August 26, 1998, and is headquartered in Pasadena, CA.

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East West Bancorp Declares $0.48 Dividend
East West Bancorp (EWBC) Q4 Earnings Top, Stock Up 10.2%
Where East West Bancorp Stands With Analysts
Earnings Preview For East West Bancorp
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EWBC Company Calendar

Last Earnings
1/26/2023
Ex-Dividend for 2/21 Dividend
2/03/2023
Dividend Payable
2/21/2023
Today
3/24/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
4/20/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
State commercial banks
Sub-Industry
Regional Banks
Sector
Finance
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:EWBC
CUSIP
27579R10
Employees
3,155
Year Founded
1998

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$76.29
High Stock Price Forecast
$88.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$63.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+44.9%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.40
Research Coverage
5 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$1.13 billion
Pretax Margin
53.88%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$2.62 billion
Cash Flow
$8.66 per share
Book Value
$42.46 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
139,876,000
Market Cap
$7.72 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.45

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Key Executives

  • Dominic Ng
    Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer
  • Parker Shi
    Chief Operating Officer & Executive Vice President
  • Irene H. Oh
    Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President
  • Gary Teo
    Chief Human Resources Officer & Executive VP
  • Lisa L. Kim
    Secretary, Executive VP & General Counsel













EWBC Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell East West Bancorp stock right now?

5 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for East West Bancorp in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" EWBC shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in EWBC, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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What is East West Bancorp's stock price forecast for 2023?

5 Wall Street analysts have issued 12-month target prices for East West Bancorp's shares. Their EWBC share price forecasts range from $63.00 to $88.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $76.29 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 39.4% from the stock's current price.
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How have EWBC shares performed in 2023?

East West Bancorp's stock was trading at $65.90 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, EWBC shares have decreased by 16.9% and is now trading at $54.73.
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When is East West Bancorp's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, April 20th 2023.
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How were East West Bancorp's earnings last quarter?

East West Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:EWBC) released its earnings results on Thursday, January, 26th. The financial services provider reported $2.37 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.22 by $0.15. The financial services provider had revenue of $826.14 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $654.24 million. East West Bancorp had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 19.66% and a net margin of 43.06%. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $1.52 EPS.

How often does East West Bancorp pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for East West Bancorp?

East West Bancorp announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, January 26th. Stockholders of record on Monday, February 6th will be paid a dividend of $0.48 per share on Tuesday, February 21st. This represents a $1.92 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.51%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, February 3rd. This is a boost from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.40.
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Is East West Bancorp a good dividend stock?

East West Bancorp (NASDAQ:EWBC) pays an annual dividend of $1.92 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.18%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 3 consecutive year(s), indicating that it does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 24.24%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, EWBC will have a dividend payout ratio of 20.43% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What is Dominic Ng's approval rating as East West Bancorp's CEO?

336 employees have rated East West Bancorp Chief Executive Officer Dominic Ng on Glassdoor.com. Dominic Ng has an approval rating of 86% among the company's employees. 84.0% of employees surveyed would recommend working at East West Bancorp to a friend.

What other stocks do shareholders of East West Bancorp own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other East West Bancorp investors own include Energy Transfer (ET), Alibaba Group (BABA), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Pfizer (PFE), Applied Materials (AMAT), Lam Research (LRCX), Boeing (BA), Citigroup (C), NVIDIA (NVDA) and AT&T (T).

What is East West Bancorp's stock symbol?

East West Bancorp trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "EWBC."

Who are East West Bancorp's major shareholders?

East West Bancorp's stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Boston Partners (4.27%), CI Investments Inc. (2.71%), Macquarie Group Ltd. (2.26%), T. Rowe Price Investment Management Inc. (2.13%), Schroder Investment Management Group (1.82%) and Geode Capital Management LLC (1.46%). Insiders that own company stock include Douglas Paul Krause, Herman Y Li, Irene H Oh, Iris S Chan, Jack C Liu, Jack C Liu, Molly Campbell and Rudolph Estrada.
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How do I buy shares of East West Bancorp?

Shares of EWBC stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is East West Bancorp's stock price today?

One share of EWBC stock can currently be purchased for approximately $54.73.

How much money does East West Bancorp make?

East West Bancorp (NASDAQ:EWBC) has a market capitalization of $7.72 billion and generates $2.62 billion in revenue each year. The financial services provider earns $1.13 billion in net income (profit) each year or $7.92 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does East West Bancorp have?

The company employs 3,155 workers across the globe.

How can I contact East West Bancorp?

East West Bancorp's mailing address is 135 N. LOS ROBLES AVE. 7TH FLOOR, PASADENA CA, 91101. The official website for the company is www.eastwestbank.com. The financial services provider can be reached via phone at (626) 768-6000, via email at investorrelations@eastwestbank.com, or via fax at 302-655-5049.

This page (NASDAQ:EWBC) was last updated on 3/24/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff