East West Bancorp, Inc. (EWBC) Earnings History
Elite Compounder28 years of earnings data (1998–2025) · 5-year EPS CAGR exceeds 18% — top-tier earnings quality
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East West Bancorp, Inc. (EWBC) Earnings Overview
As of July 8, 2026, East West Bancorp, Inc. (EWBC) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $1.39B, reflecting +14.3% year-over-year growth. The company earned $10.03 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 28.3%.
Looking at the long-term picture, EWBC's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at +19.1%, indicating exceptional earnings growth. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $1.33B in fiscal 2025, representing a new all-time high.
East West Bancorp, Inc. maintains industry-leading profitability with a gross margin of 60.1%, operating margin of 37.4%, and net margin of 28.3%. This margin structure demonstrates strong pricing power and operational efficiency. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including WAL ($959M net income, 18.4% margin), BOKF ($614M net income, 17.4% margin), IBOC ($418M net income, 39.1% margin), EWBC has outperformed on profitability metrics. Compare EWBC vs WAL →
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EWBC Historical Earnings Data (1998–2025)
28 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.33B | +13.7% | $1.76B | $9.52 | 28.3% | 37.4% |
| 2024 | $1.17B | +0.4% | $1.48B | $8.33 | 26.0% | 33.1% |
| 2023 | $1.16B | +2.9% | $1.46B | $8.18 | 29.4% | 37.0% |
| 2022 | $1.13B | +29.2% | $1.41B | $7.92 | 43.5% | 54.4% |
| 2021 | $873M | +53.7% | $1.06B | $6.10 | 46.2% | 55.9% |
| 2020 | $568M | -15.8% | $686M | $3.97 | 31.2% | 37.7% |
| 2019 | $674M | -4.2% | $844M | $4.61 | 32.2% | 40.4% |
| 2018 | $704M | +39.2% | $819M | $4.81 | 38.5% | 44.8% |
| 2017 | $506M | +17.1% | $735M | $3.47 | 33.9% | 49.3% |
| 2016 | $432M | +12.2% | $572M | $2.97 | 33.0% | 43.8% |
| 2015 | $385M | +11.2% | $579M | $2.66 | 31.4% | 47.3% |
| 2014 | $346M | +17.9% | $447M | $2.38 | 30.5% | 39.4% |
| 2013 | $293M | +4.1% | $447M | $2.10 | 30.2% | 46.1% |
| 2012 | $282M | +14.8% | $426M | $1.89 | 27.3% | 41.3% |
| 2011 | $245M | +49.0% | $383M | $1.60 | 23.0% | 36.0% |
| 2010 | $165M | +114.7% | $256M | $0.83 | 15.1% | 23.6% |
| 2009 | $77M | +254.3% | $105M | $0.33 | 10.2% | 14.0% |
| 2008 | -$50M | -130.8% | -$97M | $-0.94 | -7.0% | -13.6% |
| 2007 | $161M | +12.4% | $262M | $2.60 | 19.5% | 31.8% |
| 2006 | $143M | +32.3% | $234M | $2.35 | 20.6% | 33.7% |
| 2005 | $108M | +38.9% | $170M | $1.97 | 24.6% | 38.6% |
| 2004 | $78M | +32.3% | $121M | $1.49 | 27.5% | 42.7% |
| 2003 | $59M | +19.2% | $90M | $1.19 | 27.9% | 42.4% |
| 2002 | $49M | +27.6% | $69M | $1.00 | 25.8% | 35.9% |
| 2001 | $39M | +9.3% | $53M | $0.81 | 19.0% | 25.7% |
| 2000 | $35M | +26.7% | $50M | $0.77 | 17.6% | 24.9% |
| 1999 | $28M | +55.6% | $42M | $0.61 | 17.2% | 25.6% |
| 1998 | $18M | - | $28M | $0.38 | 13.2% | 20.3% |
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EWBC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying EWBC stock.
What is EWBC earnings per share (EPS)?
EWBC trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $10.03, reflecting +14.3% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is +19.1%. Complete EPS history from 1998 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is East West Bancorp, Inc.'s net income?
East West Bancorp, Inc. (EWBC) trailing twelve-month net income is $1.4B as of 2025. Earnings grew +14.3% year-over-year. East West Bancorp, Inc. has been profitable for 17 consecutive years.
Is EWBC profitable?
Yes, EWBC is profitable with a TTM net income of $1.4B and a net profit margin of +28.3%. East West Bancorp, Inc. has generated profits for 17 consecutive years.
What is EWBC's earnings growth rate?
EWBC compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: +14.3%, 3-Year: +6.3%, 5-Year: +19.1%, 10-Year: +13.6%. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1998 to 2025.
What are EWBC's profit margins?
East West Bancorp, Inc. net profit margin is +28.3%, operating margin is +37.4%, and gross margin is +60.1%. Above-average net margins reflect strong pricing power and competitive moat. Return on Equity is +15.9%.
Is EWBC growing earnings?
EWBC is growing earnings steadily. YoY EPS growth of +14.3% is consistent with the 5-year CAGR of +19.1%. TTM net income is $1.4B.
What was EWBC's best earnings year?
East West Bancorp, Inc.'s highest annual net income on record is $1.3B, achieved in fiscal year 2025. Earnings history on this page spans 1998 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were EWBC's earnings last quarter?
EWBC's most recent reported quarter was Q1 2026. Net income was $358M with diluted EPS of $2.57. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.