East West Bancorp Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Soltage (EWBC) closed an $80 million syndicated multi-year development revolver facility on Dec 16, 2025 to accelerate deployment of its distributed solar and energy storage pipeline.

The facility is led by First Citizens Bank (sole bookrunner, administrative agent and coordinating lead arranger) with EastWest Bank as coordinating lead arranger. It is intended to finance development-stage expenditures, including interconnection deposits and equipment procurement, and represents Soltage's first major pre-notice-to-proceed financing vehicle.

Soltage said the revolver will support projects across key U.S. markets and build on its track record of developing more than 125 projects totaling over 500 MW of distributed generation capacity.

East West Bancorp (Nasdaq: EWBC) reported record third-quarter 2025 results: net income $368 million and diluted EPS $2.65. Total revenue rose to $778 million (+11% q/q) and pre-tax, pre-provision income reached $503 million (+12% q/q). Return on average common equity was 17.44% and return on average assets was 1.84%. Book value per share and tangible book value per share both increased 5% q/q. Total assets were $79.67 billion. Management said asset quality remained resilient but noted uncertainty for 2026 and increased the allowance for loan losses. A public earnings conference call was scheduled for Oct 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM PT / 5:00 PM ET.

East West Bank (Nasdaq: EWBC) and Worldpay signed a long-term agreement announced October 8, 2025 to expand payment solutions for East West’s commercial and business clients. The deal gives clients access to Worldpay’s point-of-sale, smart terminals, omnichannel, eCommerce, and loyalty tools and enables East West to refer business customers to Worldpay’s value-added services. Worldpay processes over 50 billion transactions annually across 174 countries and 135 currencies. The partnership aims to streamline operations, enhance cash flow, and deliver seamless in-store and online payment experiences for businesses of all sizes.

East West Bancorp (NASDAQ: EWBC) has secured the #1 position in Bank Director's 2025 RankingBanking study for banks with assets over $50 billion, marking its third consecutive year at the top. The ranking considers four key performance metrics: return on assets, return on equity, tangible common equity, and non-performing assets.

The bank stands out as the most highly capitalized institution among banks with over $50 billion in assets. This achievement marks East West's fourth top ranking in five years, demonstrating consistent strong performance in profitability, capital adequacy, and asset quality.

East West Bancorp (NASDAQ: EWBC) announced its participation in the upcoming Barclays 23rd Annual Global Financial Services Conference. Christopher Del Moral-Niles, the company's Chief Financial Officer, will participate in a fireside chat on September 8th, 2025, at 11:15 a.m. ET.

The presentation will be accessible through a live audio webcast on the company's investor relations website, with a replay available afterward at www.eastwestbank.com/investors.

East West Bancorp (NASDAQ: EWBC) reported strong Q2 2025 financial results with net income of $310 million, or $2.24 per diluted share. The bank achieved record levels in both total loans ($55.0 billion) and deposits ($65.0 billion). Key performance metrics include a 15.4% return on average common equity and a 10.5% total stockholders' equity to assets ratio.

Quarter-over-quarter, the bank demonstrated solid growth with average loans and deposits each increasing by approximately $1.0 billion. Total revenue reached $703 million, up 2% from the previous quarter. The bank's credit quality improved, with decreases in both criticized loans and nonperforming assets. The tangible common equity ratio strengthened to 10%, positioning the bank well for future opportunities.

East West was recognized as the best performing bank above $50 billion in assets by Bank Director for the third consecutive year.

East West Bancorp has announced key dates for its upcoming earnings calls and conference participations. The bank will host two major earnings conference calls: the Second Quarter 2025 results on July 22, 2025, at 2 p.m. PT/5 p.m. ET, and the Third Quarter 2025 results on October 21, 2025, at the same time.

Financial results will be released after market close on the respective dates. Investors can access the live audio webcast, earnings release, and presentation materials through the bank's investor relations website. For call participation, U.S. callers should dial 877-506-6399, Canadian callers 855-669-9657, and international participants 412-902-6699.

Additionally, the bank's management will engage with investors at two spring conferences:

• Wells Fargo 2025 Financial Services Investor Conference on May 14, 2025
• Morgan Stanley US Financials Conference on June 10, 2025, featuring a fireside chat at 1:50 p.m. ET

East West Bancorp (EWBC) reported strong Q1 2025 financial results with net income of $290 million, or $2.08 per diluted share. The bank achieved record levels in loans, revenue, and fee income, with a return on average tangible common equity of 15.9%.

Key highlights include:

• Total revenue (FTE) reached $693 million, up 2% quarter-over-quarter
• Net interest margin expanded by 11 basis points, generating over $600 million in net interest income
• Fee income grew 8% quarter-over-quarter
• Book value per share increased 3% quarter-over-quarter and 14% year-over-year
• Credit performance improved with net charge-offs of $15 million (12 basis points of total loans)
• Allowance for loan losses maintained at 1.35% of loans

Pasadena Private Lending (PPL) has secured significant financing through two key transactions: a new $50 million secured term loan with SLR Capital Partners and an amended $75 million Senior Credit Facility with East West Bank (EWBC). The EWBC facility, extended to July 2028, includes an increased advance rate from 65% to 70%.

The combined capital injection will enable PPL to expand its portfolio in the Owner-Guaranteed Business Loan market, capitalizing on current economic conditions where lower-middle market companies seek floating-rate credit from non-bank lenders. East West Bank, PPL's senior lender since 2021, has demonstrated strong growth in the specialty finance space.