East West Bancorp Q2 EPS Jumps 18% to $2.63 on Record Revenue
EWBC sits 44% above its 52-week low of $92.67.
Summary
East West Bancorp posted Q2 2026 net income of $364 million, or $2.63 per diluted share, an 18% year-over-year increase driven by record total revenue of $791 million. Loans and deposits hit new highs of $59.0 billion and $70.1 billion, respectively, while book value per share rose 13% to $67.48. The results extend the strong performance seen in Q1, with returns on assets and equity remaining robust at 1.75% and 16.0%. The stock is trading near its 52-week high, and these numbers reinforce the bank's above-peer profitability and capital strength. The earnings call is underway, and management's commentary on the outlook and credit quality will be key for sustaining momentum.
At the time of this announcement, EWBC was trading at $133.40 on NASDAQ in the Finance sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $18.3B. The 52-week trading range was $92.67 to $136.24. This news item was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 8 out of 10. Source: BusinessWire.