East West Bancorp Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

East West Bancorp reported strong financial results for Q1 2023, with net income at $322.4 million or $2.27 per diluted share, up 37% year-over-year. Total loans hit a record $48.9 billion, marking a 12% increase from the previous year. The bank's net interest margin stood at 3.96% and asset quality remained excellent, with net charge-offs at 0.01% annualized. Despite a 2% decline in total deposits to $54.7 billion, the bank maintained a solid capital position, with a total capital ratio of 14.5%. The board declared a cash dividend of $0.48 per share, payable on May 15, 2023. The results indicate East West's resilience in a challenging banking environment.

Hope Bancorp, Inc. has appointed Julianna Balicka as the new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. She succeeds David P. Malone, who served as the Interim CFO since January 6, 2023 and will assist in the transition until April 30, 2023. Balicka brings extensive experience from her previous role as Senior Vice President at East West Bank, overseeing investor relations and corporate finance. Her background includes significant involvement with ethnic banking, making her a valuable addition to Hope Bancorp as it navigates current market challenges. The company, the only super regional Korean American bank in the U.S., has total assets of $19.2 billion as of December 31, 2022, and operates 53 branches across multiple states.

East West Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: EWBC) will release its first quarter 2023 financial results on April 20, 2023, before market opening. An accompanying conference call will be held at 8:30 A.M. PT on the same day, where management will discuss the financial results and operating developments. Investors can access the call through various dial-in numbers provided for the U.S., Canada, and international participants. Replay details will also be available after the call until May 20, 2023. East West Bancorp has total assets of $64.1 billion and operates over 120 locations in the U.S. and Asia.

East West Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: EWBC) has been recognized as the best performing public bank in the U.S. for 2022 by S&P Global Market Intelligence. The ranking assesses public banks with over $10 billion in assets based on key metrics such as returns, growth, and efficiency. East West's strong capital and liquidity have contributed to its leading profitability. As the bank marks its 50th anniversary in 2023, Chairman and CEO Dominic Ng expressed gratitude to over 500,000 customers for their trust. The Company's assets total approximately $64.1 billion and it operates over 120 locations nationally and in Asia.

East West Bancorp (Nasdaq: EWBC) has announced its NIL sponsorship of top-ranked amateur golfer Rose Zhang, emphasizing its commitment to supporting Asian American athletes. Zhang, a standout from Stanford University, boasts several impressive accolades, including winning the 2022 NCAA Championship and the 2020 U.S. Women’s Amateur. This partnership aims to inspire the next generation of athletes. The bank, established in 1973, operates over 120 locations across the U.S. and Asia, acting as a cultural and financial bridge.