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East West Bancorp beats Q2 earnings estimates as higher net interest and fee income lift revenues, while rising expenses and mixed credit trends shape results.
California Public Employees Retirement System increased its position in shares of East West Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: EWBC) by 8.0% during the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 279,413 shares of the financial services provider's stock after buying an additional 20,588 shares during
East West Bancorp, Inc. (EWBC) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
While the top- and bottom-line numbers for East West Bancorp (EWBC) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended June 2026, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.
East West Bancorp (EWBC) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.63 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.61 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.28 per share a year ago.
East West Bancorp NASDAQ: EWBC reported record second-quarter 2026 revenue, net interest income and non-interest income, supported by new highs in loans and deposits, executives said on the company's earnings call.
PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--East West Bancorp, Inc. (“East West” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: EWBC), parent company of East West Bank, reported second quarter 2026 net income of $364 million, or $2.63 per diluted share. Total loans and deposits both reached new records as of June 30, 2026, at $59.0 billion and $70.1 billion, respectively. Return on average assets was 1.75%, return on average common equity was 16.0%, and book value per share grew 13% year-over-year. “East West delivered ano.
East West Bancorp, Inc. is upgraded to a very soft Buy as fundamentals and profitability improve, outpacing the S&P 500 since last review. EWBC demonstrates robust balance sheet growth, expanding deposits, loans, and securities, with net interest margin rising to 3.49% in Q1 2026. Asset and credit quality remain strong, with return on assets at 1.79%, return on equity at 16.04%, and non-performing assets at only 0.26%.
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