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East West Bancorp (EWBC)
NASDAQ:EWBC
Earnings Data
Report Date
Jul 22, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
2.24Last Year’s EPS
2.06Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 9 Analysts Ratings
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Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Apr 22, 2025
|% Change Since: 13.37%
|Next Earnings Date:Jul 22, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call reflected strong financial performance with record revenue, solid loan growth, and robust capital and efficiency metrics. However, the bank is cautious due to economic uncertainties, especially regarding potential impacts from tariffs and increased criticized loans.Company Guidance
During the East West Bancorp First Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call, management provided guidance reflecting a strong financial performance with several key metrics highlighted. The bank achieved record revenue with solid loan growth, seeing a 1% increase quarter-over-quarter to a record $54 billion in loans. Fee income grew by 8% driven by robust customer activity. Asset quality remained strong with annualized net charge-offs of 12 basis points, totaling $15 million, and a decrease in the non-performing assets ratio to 24 basis points. The allowance for loan losses was increased to 1.35% due to recent economic uncertainties. On the capital front, the bank reported a near 16% return on tangible common equity and a 1.6% return on average assets, while tangible book value per share grew 3% quarter-over-quarter and 15% year-over-year. Additionally, the bank continues to maintain strong capital ratios, with a CET1 capital ratio of 14.3% and a tangible common equity ratio of 9.9%. Management reaffirmed their full-year guidance, expecting continued growth in net interest income and fee revenue, while strategically managing expenses and capital.Record Revenue and Loan Growth
East West Bancorp reported another quarter of record revenue. Loan growth was solid, with end of period loans up 1% quarter-over-quarter to a new record level of $54 billion.
Strong Fee Income
A record quarter of fee income was delivered, with fees up 8%, driven by strong customer activity across various sectors.
Improved Asset Quality
Asset quality remained solid with annualized net charge-offs totaling 12 basis points, a decrease in non-performing assets ratio by two basis points to 24 basis points, and a strengthened allowance for loan losses to 1.35%.
Robust Capital Ratios
East West's CET1 capital ratio stands at a robust 14.3%, while the tangible common equity ratio rose to 9.9%.
Efficiency and Profitability
The Q1 efficiency ratio was 36.4%, with a near 16% return on tangible common equity and a 1.6% return on average assets.
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EWBC Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
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EWBC Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
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| Apr 22, 2025 | $79.21 | $84.44 | +6.60% |
| Jan 23, 2025 | $102.90 | $102.33 | -0.55% |
| Oct 22, 2024 | $89.34 | $94.54 | +5.82% |
| Jul 23, 2024 | $82.22 | $82.89 | +0.81% |
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FAQ
When does East West Bancorp (EWBC) report earnings?
East West Bancorp (EWBC) is schdueled to report earning on Jul 22, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is East West Bancorp (EWBC) earnings time?
East West Bancorp (EWBC) earnings time is at Jul 22, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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What is EWBC EPS forecast?
EWBC EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q2) is 2.24.
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