East West Bancorp, Inc. Stock News

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....

East West Bancorp has shown solid performance with a 112.33% price return over 5 years, despite a banking crisis. I reiterate my hold rating, as the TBV is priced close to the 10-year average. Loan growth is sluggish, but EWBC is improving its securities portfolio and TBV per share, benefiting from lower deposit costs.

East West Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:EWBC ) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call October 22, 2024 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Adrienne Atkinson - Director, Investor Relations Dominic Ng - Chairman and CEO Christopher Del Moral-Niles - Chief Financial Officer Irene Oh - Chief Risk Officer Conference Call Participants Manan Gosalia - Morgan Stanley Dave Rochester - Compass Point Jared Shaw - Barclays ...

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 third quarter of 2024. Third quarter 2024 net income was $299 million, or $2.14 per diluted share. Return on average assets was 1.62%, return on average common equity was 16.0%, and return on average tangible common eq...

Bank stocks have been on quite a tear as interest rates have declined. But many appear to have room to run as the cost for deposits goes down.

PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--East West Bancorp, Inc. (“East West” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: EWBC), announced today that Dominic Ng, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Christopher Del Moral-Niles, Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the Barclays 22nd Annual Global Financial Services Conference and deliver remarks during a fireside chat on Monday September 9th, 2024, at 11:...

Loan growth expected to be low in 2024, driven by C&I and Residential loans, while CRE loans struggle. Management does not expect much from CRE loans in the coming quarters due to the uncertain macroeconomic environment. Dividend growth remains strong, but dividend yield is low; valuation suggests a hold rating due to the recent increase in share price.