East West Bancorp, Inc. Stock News

East West Bancorp shows impressive balance sheet growth and high asset quality, but declining revenue and profits remain concerns. Despite recent stock appreciation, East West Bancorp's current valuation and mixed financial results justify a 'hold' rating over a 'buy'. The company's net interest income and net interest margin have decreased, while provisions for credit losses and non-performing...

Initially rated as "hold" due to overvaluation, EWBC's 20% price drop now presents an undervaluation opportunity with a strong dividend and buyback potential. EWBC focuses on organic growth, avoiding risky CRE loans to maintain high capital ratios, supporting sustainable dividends and buybacks. Deposit growth in 2024, driven by expensive time deposits, is expected to stabilize with non-interest...

Recent action shows investors can never really predict how interest rates will move.

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East West Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:EWBC ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call January 23, 2025 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Adrienne Atkinson - Director of Investor Relations Dominic Ng - Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Chris Del Moral-Niles - Chief Financial Officer Irene Oh - Chief Risk Officer Conference Call Participants Jared Shaw - Barclays Manan Gosalia - Morgan Stanley Ebrahim Poonawa...

PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--East West Bancorp, Inc. (“East West” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: EWBC), parent company of East West Bank, reported its financial results for the full year and fourth quarter of 2024. Full year 2024 net income was $1.2 billion, or $8.33 per diluted share. Fourth quarter 2024 net income was $293 million, or $2.10 per diluted share. Full-year returns on average as...

Interest rates significantly impact bank earnings; East West Bancorp (EWBC) stands out due to its effective management and operational efficiency despite market challenges. EWBC's net income declined by 10% in the first half of 2024, mainly due to high interest expenses, but noninterest income showed healthy growth. EWBC's efficiency ratio of 34.4% surpasses peers, indicating superior value gen...

PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--East West Bancorp, Inc. (“East West” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: EWBC), announced plans to host conference calls to review financial results on the following dates: Financial Period Earnings Release Date Conference Call Time Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Thursday, January 23, 2025 2 p.m. PT/5 p.m. ET First Quarter 2025 Tuesday, April 22, 2025 2 p.m. PT/5 p....