East-West Bancorp Inc
EWBC
$108.99
-0.31%
East-West Bancorp Inc is a diversified bank providing personal and commercial banking services in the U.S. and Asia. It is a key player in cross-border banking, leveraging its unique position to serve businesses and individuals across major economic regions.
EWBC
East-West Bancorp Inc
$108.99
EWBC 12-Month Price Forecast
Wall Street consensus
Most Wall Street analysts maintain a constructive view on East-West Bancorp Inc's 12-month outlook, with a consensus price target around $141.69 and implied upside of +30.0% versus the current price.
Average Target
$141.69
5 analysts
Implied Upside
+30.0%
vs. current price
Analyst Count
5
covering this stock
Price Range
$87 - $142
Analyst target range
Wall Street analyst coverage for EWBC is limited, with only three analysts providing estimates. The consensus estimated EPS for the period is $11.58, with a range from $11.12 to $12.05. Estimated revenue consensus is approximately $3.53 billion. Recent institutional ratings from firms like Keefe, Bruyette & Woods (Outperform), TD Cowen (Buy), and Barclays (Overweight) indicate a generally positive bias, while others like Morgan Stanley and Piper Sandler maintain Neutral or Equal Weight ratings. A specific consensus target price is not provided in the data.
EWBC Technical Analysis
The stock has shown a volatile but overall positive trend over the past six months, rising from around $105 in early October 2025 to a recent close of $106.76. However, it has retreated significantly from its 52-week high of $123.82, which was reached in February 2026. The stock is currently trading 13.8% below its 52-week high and 56.4% above its 52-week low of $68.27, indicating it is positioned in the upper half of its annual range despite recent weakness. Short-term performance has been negative, with the stock declining 2.46% over the past month and 5.01% over the past three months. This underperformance is notable as the stock has shown relative strength against the S&P 500 over the past month, with a relative strength reading of 2.79, but has underperformed on a 3-month basis with a relative strength of -0.38. The price action in March 2026 shows consolidation after a sharp drop from the February highs. The current price of $106.76 is well above the 52-week low, suggesting underlying support, but the recent pullback from the highs indicates potential resistance. The stock's beta of 0.898 suggests it is slightly less volatile than the broader market. No RSI data is provided for a current momentum assessment.
Beta
0.90
0.90x market volatility
Max Drawdown
-24.8%
Largest decline past year
52-Week Range
$68-$124
Price range past year
Annual Return
+20.1%
Cumulative gain past year
| Period | EWBC Return | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1m | -1.4% | -3.6% |
| 3m | -5.3% | -4.0% |
| 6m | +2.3% | -2.0% |
| 1y | +20.1% | +16.2% |
| ytd | -5.3% | -3.8% |
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EWBC Fundamental Analysis
Revenue for Q4 2025 was $1.17 billion, representing a modest year-over-year growth of 3.36%. However, quarterly revenue has fluctuated, declining from $1.25 billion in Q3 2025. Net income for Q4 2025 was $356.3 million, resulting in a healthy net margin of 30.4%, which is consistent with the trailing twelve-month net margin of 28.3%. Profitability metrics like ROE (14.89%) and ROA (1.69%) indicate efficient use of equity and assets. The company maintains a strong financial position with a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.36, indicating a conservative capital structure. Operating cash flow for the full year 2025 was $713.4 million, and free cash flow over the trailing twelve months was a robust $1.50 billion, providing ample liquidity for operations, dividends, and potential share repurchases. The current ratio of 0.32 is low, which is typical for banks as they hold large amounts of non-current assets like loans. Operational efficiency is solid, with a return on equity of 14.89% and a return on assets of 1.69%. The company's operating margin was 37.4% for the trailing period. Asset turnover data is not directly provided in the key metrics, but the bank's core operations appear stable and profitable.
Quarterly Revenue
$1.2B
2025-12
Revenue YoY Growth
+0.03%
YoY Comparison
Gross Margin
+0.64%
Latest Quarter
Free Cash Flow
$1.5B
Last 12 Months
Revenue & Net Income Trends (2 Years)
Revenue Breakdown
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Valuation Analysis: Is EWBC Overvalued?
Given the company's positive net income, the primary valuation metric is the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio. The trailing P/E ratio is 11.73, and the forward P/E is 9.74, based on estimated EPS. This suggests the stock is trading at a reasonable earnings multiple. The PEG ratio of 0.81, based on the provided data, indicates the stock may be undervalued relative to its earnings growth expectations. Other valuation metrics include a Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio of 1.75 and a Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio of 3.32. The EV/EBITDA ratio is 8.88. Peer comparison data for industry averages is not provided in the valuation inputs, so a direct relative valuation cannot be performed. The dividend yield is 2.15%, supported by a sustainable payout ratio of 25.2%.
PE
11.7x
Latest Quarter
vs. Historical
High-End
5-Year PE Range 6x~13x
vs. Industry Avg
N/A
Industry PE ~N/A*
EV/EBITDA
8.9x
Enterprise Value Multiple

