01-26-2026, 10:54 PM
East West Bancorp Reports Record Net Income for 2025 of $1.3 Billion and Diluted Earnings Per Share of $9.52; Increases Dividend 33%
Jan 22, 2026 4:05 PM
PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--East West Bancorp, Inc. (“East West” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: EWBC), parent company of East West Bank, reported its financial results for the full year and fourth quarter of 2025. Full year 2025 net income was $1.3 billion, or $9.52 per diluted share. Fourth quarter 2025 net income was $356 million, or $2.55 per diluted share. Full-year returns on average assets were 1.70%, returns on average common equity were 16.0%, and book value per share grew 15.9% year-over-year.
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“Credit trends remained resilient, with net charge-offs and criticized loans both declining quarter-over-quarter,” Ng continued. “Given our strong capital and profitability, we are pleased to announce the board declared a $0.20 increase in our quarterly common stock dividend to $0.80 per quarter. We remain committed to delivering top-tier shareholder returns, supported by prudent balance sheet growth, industry-leading efficiency, and sound risk management,” concluded Ng.
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No record or payment dates were announced in this press release. I will update this once I get the details.
Jan 22, 2026 4:05 PM
PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--East West Bancorp, Inc. (“East West” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: EWBC), parent company of East West Bank, reported its financial results for the full year and fourth quarter of 2025. Full year 2025 net income was $1.3 billion, or $9.52 per diluted share. Fourth quarter 2025 net income was $356 million, or $2.55 per diluted share. Full-year returns on average assets were 1.70%, returns on average common equity were 16.0%, and book value per share grew 15.9% year-over-year.
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“Credit trends remained resilient, with net charge-offs and criticized loans both declining quarter-over-quarter,” Ng continued. “Given our strong capital and profitability, we are pleased to announce the board declared a $0.20 increase in our quarterly common stock dividend to $0.80 per quarter. We remain committed to delivering top-tier shareholder returns, supported by prudent balance sheet growth, industry-leading efficiency, and sound risk management,” concluded Ng.
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No record or payment dates were announced in this press release. I will update this once I get the details.