East West Bancorp Inc.
S&P 500EWBC/Financial Services · Banks - Regional/NASDAQ
Dividend Yield
2.17%
$2.80 · Annual Dividend
Dividend Safety Rating
EWBC's dividend appears very safe. Strengths include a 26.0% earnings payout ratio & 23.3% fcf payout ratio. The dividend has been growing at a 16.89% 5-year CAGR. As a financial company, some traditional cash flow metrics are less applicable. The score focuses on earnings-based coverage and profitability.
Based on 10 of 10 metrics
Strengths
- Earnings Payout Ratio: 26.0%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
- FCF Payout Ratio: 23.3%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
- Net Debt / Total Assets: -1.3%Healthy balance sheet with low net debt.
Risks
No material risks identified across rated metrics.
Payout & Coverage
Very SafeBalance Sheet
Very SafeProfitability
Very SafeDividend Track Record
Very SafeAbout East West Bancorp Inc.
East West Bancorp Inc. is a bank holding company for East West Bank, providing a comprehensive range of personal and commercial banking services to businesses and individuals across the United States. It operates through three primary segments: Consumer and Business Banking, Commercial Banking, and Other, with the Commercial Banking segment generating the majority of its revenue. The company offers diverse deposit products including personal and business checking and savings accounts, money market accounts, and time deposits. Loan products encompass mortgage and home equity loans, as well as commercial and residential real estate financing. Additional services include foreign exchange, treasury management, and wealth management, supporting cross-border operations with ties to Asia. East West Bancorp Inc. serves a broad client base with a focus on relationship-driven banking, emphasizing efficiency and asset quality in the regional banking sector. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Pasadena, California, it plays a key role in facilitating financial services for diverse communities.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
2.17%
Annual Dividend
$2.80
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
25.97%
FCF Payout Ratio
23.27%
52-Week Range
$92.67 - $136.00
Dividend History (2016–2025)
EWBC annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
EWBC earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Last Ex-Dividend Date
May 4, 2026
Last Payment Date
May 18, 2026
Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
14.47%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
16.89%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
11.61%
3-Year Total Growth
50.00%
5-Year Total Growth
118.18%
10-Year Total Growth
200.00%
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