East West Bancorp's Achievement: East West Bancorp has been ranked No. 1 in the Large Bank Category by Bank Director for the third consecutive year and the fourth time in five years.
Performance Metrics: The ranking is based on key performance measures including return on assets, return on equity, tangible common equity, and non-performing assets, highlighting East West as the most highly capitalized bank in its asset category.
Recognition History: Bank Director has recognized East West Bancorp consistently since 2021, also awarding it "Best Board" in 2022 and best in class for large banks in previous years.
Company Overview: East West Bank, a subsidiary of East West Bancorp, operates over 110 locations and serves markets across several U.S. states and Asia, with total assets exceeding $78 billion as of June 30, 2025.
EWBC
$114.47+Infinity%1D
Analyst Views on EWBC
Wall Street analysts forecast EWBC stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for EWBC is 127.40 USD with a low forecast of 104.00 USD and a high forecast of 145.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
11 Analyst Rating
Wall Street analysts forecast EWBC stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for EWBC is 127.40 USD with a low forecast of 104.00 USD and a high forecast of 145.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
7 Buy
4 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 113.620
Low
104.00
Averages
127.40
High
145.00
Current: 113.620
Low
104.00
Averages
127.40
High
145.00
UBS
Neutral
maintain
$118 -> $115
2025-10-28
Reason
UBS
Price Target
$118 -> $115
2025-10-28
maintain
Neutral
Reason
UBS lowered the firm's price target on East West Bancorp to $115 from $118 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. East West printed a peer-best quarter, led by resilient balance sheet growth, solid credit quality, and fee income momentum, the analyst tells investors in a research note. While margin dynamics also appear favorable near-term, UBS thinks the strong results and other elements are fairly priced in.
BofA
Buy
maintain
$128 -> $133
2025-10-23
Reason
BofA
Price Target
$128 -> $133
2025-10-23
maintain
Buy
Reason
BofA raised the firm's price target on East West Bancorp to $133 from $128 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares after what the firm calls out as "another beat and raise quarter." Following the Q3 report, the firm raised its Q4 EPS forecast 1.4% and its FY26 EPS view by 3.8%, the analyst noted.
Truist
Hold
maintain
$112 -> $116
2025-10-23
Reason
Truist
Price Target
$112 -> $116
2025-10-23
maintain
Hold
Reason
Truist raised the firm's price target on East West Bancorp to $116 from $112 and keeps a Hold rating on the shares. The firm is adjusting its model after the bank's Q3 results, noting higher net interest income, higher fees, lower expenses, and higher buybacks, the analyst tells investors in a research note.
Morgan Stanley
analyst
Equal Weight
maintain
$111 -> $126
2025-09-29
Reason
Morgan Stanley
analyst
Price Target
$111 -> $126
2025-09-29
maintain
Equal Weight
Reason
Morgan Stanley raised the firm's price target on East West Bancorp to $126 from $111 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares. A steepening yield curve with lower short end rates is "an ideal backdrop for Midcap Banks," says the analyst, who is upgrading the industry view to Attractive. The midcap banks group has underperformed year-to-date, setting up "a compelling buying opportunity," the analyst tells investors.
About EWBC
East West Bancorp, Inc. is a bank holding company that offers a full range of banking services to individuals and businesses through its subsidiary bank, East West Bank (the Bank). Its segments include Consumer and Business Banking, Commercial Banking, and Treasury and Other. The Consumer and Business Banking segment provides financial products and services to consumer and commercial customers through its domestic branch network and digital banking platforms. This segment also offers consumer and commercial deposits, mortgage and home equity loans, and other products and services. The Commercial Banking segment generates commercial loans and deposits. Commercial loan products include construction finance, commercial business lending, working capital lines of credit, trade finance, letters of credit, and others. Commercial deposit products and other financial services include treasury management, foreign exchange services, interest rate, and commodity risk hedging.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
