East West Bancorp Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results, With Earnings Per Share Up 18% Year-Over-Year, Driven by Record Total Revenue
East West Bancorp, Inc. (“East West” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: EWBC), parent company of East West Bank, reported second quarter 2026 net income of $364 million, or $2.63 per diluted share. Total loans and deposits both reached new records as of June 30, 2026, at $59.0 billion and $70.1 billion, respectively. Return on average assets was 1.75%, return on average common equity was 16.0%, and book value per share grew 13% year-over-year.
“East West delivered another strong quarter of balanced growth, resulting in record levels of net interest income, revenue, loans, and deposits,” said Dominic Ng, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Over the past year our relationship-focused strategy continued to drive the business forward, with noninterest-bearing deposits increasing significantly. We generated a return on average tangible common equity1 of 17% and grew tangible book value per share1 by 14% from a year ago.”
“Our above-peer returns reflect the growth opportunities we have captured across our markets, supported by disciplined execution and stable credit performance,” said Ng. “Strong earnings further bolstered our capital position and reinforced the balance sheet, positioning us well to deliver sustainable growth and long-term value for shareholders,” concluded Ng.
