Is East West Bancorp, Inc. a good dividend stock?

East West Bancorp, Inc. (EWBC) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 2.11%. Review its dividend history, payout consistency and growth to judge whether it fits your income strategy.

What is EWBC's dividend yield?

The dividend yield for EWBC stock is currently 2.11%.

How much does EWBC pay in dividends per year?

East West Bancorp, Inc. pays an annual dividend of $2.8000 per share over the trailing twelve months.

How often does EWBC pay dividends?

EWBC stock pays dividends quarterly.

Is EWBC's dividend growing?

East West Bancorp, Inc.'s 3-year dividend CAGR is 16.74%.

EWBC Stock Price, Chart, Stats & News

East West Bancorp, Inc.

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Overview Dividend safety Dividends Fundamentals

East West Bancorp, Inc. (EWBC) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 2.11% as of Jul 15, 2026. It pays $2.80 per share over the trailing twelve months and distributes quarterly. Its dividend has grown at a 18.27% 5-year compound annual rate.

18.14B

Market cap

13.25x

Current P/E

14.90x

Forward P/E

2.11%

Dividend yield

$2.80

EWBC dividend

Dividend safety

Strong

Dividend coverage looks healthy — EWBC pays out about 28% of earnings.

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Fundamentals

Gross margin	60.10%
Operating margin	37.44%
Pretax margin	36.80%
Net margin	28.27%
Effective tax rate	23.20%
ROA	1.65%
ROE	15.77%
D/E	0.36x
Interest coverage ratio	1.01x

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EWBC valuation

P/E	13.25x
P/S	3.05x
P/B	1.62x
P/CF	9.57x
P/FCF	9.53x
P/OCF	9.57x
PEG	2.11x
EV multiple	5.80x

About

East West Bancorp, Inc. functions as the parent entity for East West Bank, which delivers a comprehensive suite of personal and commercial banking solutions to both businesses and individual clients. The organization segments its operations into three primary areas: Consumer and Business Banking, Commercial Banking, and Other activities. Customers can access various deposit accounts, including personal and business checking and savings options, money market accounts, and certificates of deposit.