EWBC Should I Buy
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East West Bancorp Inc (EWBC) is not a strong buy at the moment for a beginner investor with a long-term horizon. While the company shows strong financial growth and positive analyst sentiment, the lack of significant trading signals, insider selling, and neutral hedge fund activity suggest waiting for a clearer entry point. The technical indicators and options sentiment also do not strongly support an immediate buy decision.
The MACD is positive at 0.282 but contracting, indicating weakening momentum. RSI is neutral at 44.204, and the moving averages are bullish (SMA_5 > SMA_20 > SMA_200). The stock is trading below the pivot level of 118.312, with key support at 114.152 and resistance at 122.472. Overall, the technicals suggest a neutral to slightly bullish trend but not a strong buy signal.
Strong Q4 financial performance with revenue up 12.43% YoY, net income up 21.55% YoY, and EPS up 22.49% YoY.
Positive analyst sentiment with several price target increases and buy ratings.
Bullish moving averages and a steepening yield curve, which supports regional banks.
Insiders are selling, with a 320.49% increase in selling activity over the last month.
No recent congress trading data or significant hedge fund activity.
Lack of significant trading signals from Intellectia Proprietary Trading Signals.
In Q4 2025, East West Bancorp reported strong financial growth: Revenue increased by 12.43% YoY to $758.25M, net income rose by 21.55% YoY to $356.27M, and EPS grew by 22.49% YoY to $2.56. These results highlight the company's strong growth trajectory.
Analysts have a mixed to positive outlook on EWBC. Several firms raised their price targets, with the highest at $150 (Barclays) and the lowest at $116 (Piper Sandler). Most analysts maintain Neutral or Buy ratings, citing strong loan growth, robust financials, and favorable macroeconomic conditions for regional banks.
