East West Bancorp (EWBC) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions
EWBC Stock Forecast
East West Bancorp stock forecast is as follows: an average price target of $84.40 (represents a 6.16% upside from EWBC’s last price of $79.50) and a rating consensus of 'Buy', based on 11 wall street analysts offering a 1-year stock forecast.
EWBC Price Target
The average price target for East West Bancorp (EWBC) is $84.40 based on 1-year price targets from 11 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months, with a price target range of $88.00 to $80.00. This represents a potential 6.16% upside from EWBC's last price of $79.50.
EWBC Analyst Ratings
According to 11 Wall Street analysts, East West Bancorp's rating consensus is 'Buy'. The analyst rating breakdown for EWBC stock is 0 'Strong Buy' (0.00%), 10 'Buy' (90.91%), 1 'Hold' (9.09%), 0 'Sell' (0.00%), and 0 'Strong Sell' (0.00%).
East West Bancorp Price Target by Analyst
| Date | Analyst | Company | Price Target | Price when Published | Price Target/Price when Published | Price Target/Last Closing Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 08, 2024 | Brandon King | Truist Financial | $80.00 | $70.41 | 13.62% | 0.63% |
| Jul 03, 2024 | Casey Haire | Jefferies | $85.00 | $73.89 | 15.04% | 6.92% |
| Apr 04, 2024 | Erika Najarian | UBS | $88.00 | $76.59 | 14.90% | 10.69% |
| Dec 15, 2022 | - | Wells Fargo | $85.00 | $63.18 | 34.54% | 6.92% |
| Dec 05, 2022 | - | Morgan Stanley | $84.00 | $64.42 | 30.39% | 5.66% |
| Apr 22, 2022 | - | Wells Fargo | $100.00 | $79.74 | 25.41% | 25.79% |
The latest East West Bancorp stock forecast, released on Jul 08, 2024 by Brandon King from Truist Financial, set a price target of $80.00, which represents a 13.62% increase from the stock price at the time of the forecast ($70.41), and a 0.63% increase from EWBC last price ($79.50).
East West Bancorp Price Target by Period
| 1M | 3M | 12M | |
|---|---|---|---|
| # Anlaysts | - | 2 | 3 |
| Avg Price Target | - | $82.50 | $84.33 |
| Last Closing Price | $79.50 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Upside/Downside | -100.00% | 3.77% | 6.08% |
In the current month, the average price target of East West Bancorp stock is -, according to 0 Wall Street analyst offering twelve months forecast. The average price target represents a -100.00% decrease as opposed to East West Bancorp's last price of $79.50. This month's average price target is down -100.00% compared to last quarter, and down -100.00% compared to last year.
Analyst Ratings Upgrades/Downgrades
| Date | Company | Previous Rating | New Rating | Rating Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 05, 2024 | Morgan Stanley | Overweight | Overweight | Hold |
| Jul 25, 2024 | Compass Point | Buy | Buy | Hold |
| Jul 24, 2024 | Stephens | Overweight | Overweight | Hold |
| Jul 24, 2024 | Piper Sandler | Neutral | Neutral | Hold |
| Jul 03, 2024 | Jefferies | Buy | Buy | Hold |
| Jun 24, 2024 | Truist Financial | Underperform | Underperform | Hold |
| Jun 24, 2024 | Wedbush | Buy | Buy | Hold |
| Jun 22, 2024 | Citigroup | Buy | Buy | Hold |
| Apr 24, 2024 | Bank of America Securities | Buy | Buy | Hold |
| Apr 24, 2024 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Outperform | Outperform | Hold |
East West Bancorp's last stock rating was published by Morgan Stanley on Aug 05, 2024. The company gave EWBC a "Overweight" rating, the same as its previous rate.
East West Bancorp Financial Forecast
East West Bancorp Revenue Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jul 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $635.98M | $634.82M | $650.23M | $662.00M | $620.65M | - | $490.66M | $472.88M | $464.68M | $441.09M | $422.67M | $416.36M | $370.60M | $399.06M | $413.19M | $427.42M | $417.65M |
| Avg Forecast | $2.00B | $1.89B | $1.78B | $1.67B | $691.90M | $678.83M | $664.85M | $647.75M | $648.77M | $644.64M | $631.61M | $636.77M | $641.91M | $643.22M | $660.49M | $672.52M | $656.97M | $618.95M | $528.35M | $478.88M | $470.95M | $459.24M | $430.71M | $410.30M | $383.92M | $395.05M | $390.93M | $403.21M | $413.36M | $417.85M |
| High Forecast | $2.03B | $1.91B | $1.80B | $1.69B | $700.30M | $687.07M | $672.91M | $655.61M | $656.64M | $653.04M | $639.28M | $644.49M | $647.99M | $651.02M | $668.50M | $680.68M | $664.94M | $626.46M | $528.35M | $510.30M | $501.84M | $489.37M | $458.96M | $437.21M | $409.11M | $420.97M | $416.57M | $429.66M | $440.47M | $445.26M |
| Low Forecast | $1.97B | $1.85B | $1.75B | $1.64B | $679.65M | $666.81M | $653.08M | $636.28M | $637.29M | $636.22M | $620.43M | $625.49M | $632.31M | $631.83M | $648.80M | $660.61M | $645.34M | $607.99M | $528.35M | $462.34M | $454.68M | $443.38M | $415.83M | $396.13M | $370.66M | $381.41M | $377.43M | $389.29M | $399.08M | $403.42M |
| # Analysts | 6 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 3 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.99% | 0.96% | 0.97% | 1.01% | 1.00% | - | 1.02% | 1.00% | 1.01% | 1.02% | 1.03% | 1.08% | 0.94% | 1.02% | 1.02% | 1.03% | 1.00% |
East West Bancorp's average Quarter revenue forecast for Dec 23 based on 8 analysts is $641.91M, with a low forecast of $632.31M, and a high forecast of $647.99M. EWBC's average Quarter revenue forecast represents a 0.93% increase compared to the company's last Quarter revenue of $635.98M (Sep 23).
East West Bancorp EBITDA Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jul 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 6 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 3 |
| EBITDA | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $353.55M | $696.98M | $657.04M | $621.90M | $493.88M | - | $340.88M | $334.51M | $339.00M | $326.15M | $300.67M | $272.01M | $264.82M | $205.01M | $281.68M | $359.25M | $344.58M |
| Avg Forecast | $1.02B | $959.60M | $903.63M | $850.93M | $351.74M | $345.10M | $337.99M | $329.30M | $329.82M | $327.72M | $321.09M | $374.47M | $326.33M | $326.99M | $335.77M | $340.43M | $333.98M | $358.08M | $268.60M | $309.48M | $343.09M | $325.53M | $281.25M | $257.71M | $240.32M | $217.43M | $216.10M | $269.94M | $322.09M | $353.19M |
| High Forecast | $1.03B | $971.24M | $914.59M | $861.25M | $356.01M | $349.28M | $342.09M | $333.29M | $333.82M | $331.98M | $324.99M | $449.37M | $329.42M | $330.96M | $339.85M | $408.51M | $338.04M | $429.70M | $268.60M | $371.38M | $411.71M | $390.64M | $337.50M | $309.26M | $288.38M | $260.92M | $259.32M | $323.93M | $386.51M | $423.83M |
| Low Forecast | $1.00B | $942.61M | $887.63M | $835.86M | $345.51M | $338.99M | $332.00M | $323.47M | $323.98M | $323.43M | $315.41M | $299.58M | $321.45M | $321.20M | $329.83M | $272.34M | $328.07M | $286.47M | $268.60M | $247.58M | $274.47M | $260.42M | $225.00M | $206.17M | $192.25M | $173.95M | $172.88M | $215.95M | $257.67M | $282.55M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.08% | 2.08% | 1.93% | 1.86% | 1.38% | - | 1.10% | 0.98% | 1.04% | 1.16% | 1.17% | 1.13% | 1.22% | 0.95% | 1.04% | 1.12% | 0.98% |
8 analysts predict EWBC's average Quarter EBITDA for Dec 23 to be $326.33M, with a high of $329.42M and a low of $321.45M. This is -7.70% lower than East West Bancorp's previous annual EBITDA (Sep 23) of $353.55M.
East West Bancorp Net Income Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jul 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 6 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 3 |
| Net Income | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $287.74M | $312.03M | $322.44M | $336.76M | $295.34M | - | $237.65M | $217.80M | $225.45M | $224.74M | $204.99M | $164.08M | $159.54M | $99.35M | $144.82M | $188.22M | $171.42M |
| Avg Forecast | $339.72M | $336.92M | $325.74M | $314.55M | $316.01M | $306.41M | $294.62M | $280.70M | $288.42M | $287.88M | $275.84M | $261.07M | $243.78M | $282.74M | $309.22M | $237.34M | $312.65M | $238.14M | $238.18M | $215.76M | $223.38M | $216.49M | $193.80M | $175.71M | $144.97M | $130.99M | $104.72M | $138.79M | $168.74M | $175.70M |
| High Forecast | $345.07M | $342.23M | $330.87M | $319.51M | $321.00M | $311.24M | $299.27M | $285.12M | $292.97M | $299.12M | $280.19M | $313.29M | $268.28M | $287.20M | $314.09M | $284.81M | $317.58M | $285.77M | $238.18M | $258.92M | $268.06M | $259.79M | $232.56M | $210.85M | $173.96M | $157.19M | $125.67M | $166.55M | $202.49M | $210.84M |
| Low Forecast | $331.90M | $329.17M | $318.24M | $307.31M | $308.74M | $299.35M | $287.84M | $274.24M | $281.78M | $268.22M | $269.49M | $208.86M | $206.37M | $276.23M | $302.10M | $189.87M | $305.46M | $190.51M | $238.18M | $172.61M | $178.70M | $173.19M | $155.04M | $140.57M | $115.97M | $104.79M | $83.78M | $111.03M | $135.00M | $140.56M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.02% | 1.01% | 1.36% | 1.08% | 1.24% | - | 1.10% | 0.98% | 1.04% | 1.16% | 1.17% | 1.13% | 1.22% | 0.95% | 1.04% | 1.12% | 0.98% |
East West Bancorp's average Quarter net income forecast for Dec 23 is $243.78M, with a range of $206.37M to $268.28M. EWBC's average Quarter net income forecast represents a -15.28% decrease compared to the company's last Quarter net income of $287.74M (Sep 23).
East West Bancorp SG&A Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jul 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 6 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 3 |
| SG&A | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $131.74M | $133.20M | $137.56M | $128.99M | $136.18M | - | $124.65M | $123.69M | $113.97M | $113.73M | $116.16M | $114.10M | $107.35M | $105.14M | $109.21M | $108.01M | $104.70M |
| Avg Forecast | $474.06M | $446.41M | $420.37M | $395.86M | $163.63M | $160.54M | $157.23M | $153.19M | $153.43M | $152.45M | $149.37M | $136.94M | $151.81M | $152.12M | $156.20M | $124.49M | $155.37M | $120.38M | $124.95M | $113.17M | $126.86M | $109.44M | $98.08M | $99.57M | $100.81M | $88.14M | $110.82M | $104.66M | $96.84M | $107.31M |
| High Forecast | $479.81M | $451.83M | $425.47M | $400.66M | $165.62M | $162.49M | $159.14M | $155.05M | $155.29M | $154.44M | $151.19M | $164.32M | $153.25M | $153.96M | $158.10M | $149.38M | $157.26M | $144.46M | $124.95M | $135.80M | $152.23M | $131.33M | $117.69M | $119.48M | $120.97M | $105.77M | $132.98M | $125.59M | $116.20M | $128.78M |
| Low Forecast | $465.67M | $438.51M | $412.93M | $388.85M | $160.73M | $157.70M | $154.45M | $150.48M | $150.72M | $150.46M | $146.73M | $109.55M | $149.54M | $149.42M | $153.44M | $99.59M | $152.62M | $96.31M | $124.95M | $90.54M | $101.49M | $87.55M | $78.46M | $79.65M | $80.65M | $70.51M | $88.65M | $83.73M | $77.47M | $85.85M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.87% | 0.85% | 1.11% | 0.83% | 1.13% | - | 1.10% | 0.98% | 1.04% | 1.16% | 1.17% | 1.13% | 1.22% | 0.95% | 1.04% | 1.12% | 0.98% |
East West Bancorp's average Quarter SG&A projection for Dec 23 is $151.81M, based on 8 Wall Street analysts, with a range of $149.54M to $153.25M. The forecast indicates a 15.24% rise compared to EWBC last annual SG&A of $131.74M (Sep 23).
East West Bancorp EPS Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jul 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 6 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 3 |
| EPS | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $2.03 | $2.21 | $2.28 | $2.39 | $2.10 | - | $1.67 | $1.53 | $1.59 | $1.58 | $1.45 | $1.16 | $1.13 | $0.70 | $1.00 | $1.29 | $1.18 |
| Avg Forecast | $2.43 | $2.41 | $2.33 | $2.25 | $2.26 | $2.19 | $2.11 | $2.01 | $2.06 | $2.06 | $1.97 | $1.97 | $1.74 | $2.02 | $2.21 | $2.20 | $2.24 | $2.07 | $1.70 | $1.52 | $1.57 | $1.51 | $1.39 | $1.25 | $1.02 | $0.95 | $0.76 | $0.97 | $1.15 | $1.20 |
| High Forecast | $2.47 | $2.45 | $2.37 | $2.29 | $2.30 | $2.23 | $2.14 | $2.04 | $2.10 | $2.14 | $2.00 | $2.00 | $1.92 | $2.05 | $2.25 | $2.24 | $2.27 | $2.10 | $1.70 | $1.65 | $1.70 | $1.64 | $1.51 | $1.35 | $1.11 | $1.03 | $0.82 | $1.05 | $1.25 | $1.30 |
| Low Forecast | $2.37 | $2.35 | $2.28 | $2.20 | $2.21 | $2.14 | $2.06 | $1.96 | $2.02 | $1.92 | $1.93 | $1.93 | $1.48 | $1.98 | $2.16 | $2.15 | $2.18 | $2.02 | $1.70 | $1.45 | $1.50 | $1.44 | $1.33 | $1.19 | $0.97 | $0.90 | $0.72 | $0.92 | $1.10 | $1.14 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.00% | 1.00% | 1.04% | 1.07% | 1.01% | - | 1.10% | 0.98% | 1.05% | 1.14% | 1.16% | 1.14% | 1.19% | 0.93% | 1.04% | 1.12% | 0.99% |
According to 8 Wall Street analysts, East West Bancorp's projected average Quarter EPS for Dec 23 is $1.74, with a low estimate of $1.48 and a high estimate of $1.92. This represents a -14.10% decrease compared to EWBC previous annual EPS of $2.03 (Sep 23).
East West Bancorp Peer Comparison by Price Target
| Ticker | Company | Last Closing Price | Avg Price Target | Upside/Downside | Avg Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TD | Toronto-Dominion Bank | $62.20 | $89.52 | 43.92% | Buy |
| BAC | Bank of America | $38.65 | $48.25 | 24.84% | Buy |
| ING | ING Groep | $18.24 | $22.50 | 23.36% | Buy |
| C | Citigroup | $57.67 | $69.92 | 21.24% | Buy |
| WFC | Wells Fargo & Company | $52.78 | $58.89 | 11.58% | Buy |
| EWBC | East West Bancorp | $79.50 | $84.40 | 6.16% | Buy |
| JPM | JPMorgan Chase | $204.32 | $199.22 | -2.50% | Buy |
| RY | Royal Bank of Canada | $123.59 | $107.81 | -12.77% | Buy |
| NU | Nu | $14.74 | $12.69 | -13.91% | Buy |
| UBS | UBS Group | $29.59 | $21.83 | -26.23% | Buy |
EWBC Forecast FAQ
Is East West Bancorp a good buy?
Yes, according to 11 Wall Street analysts, East West Bancorp (EWBC) is considered a 'Buy'. The rating consensus is based on 0 'Strong Buy' and 10 'Buy' recommendations, accounting for 90.91% of EWBC's total ratings.
What is EWBC's price target?
East West Bancorp (EWBC) average price target is $84.4 with a range of $80 to $88, implying a 6.16% from its last price of $79.5. The data is based on 11 Wall Street analysts who provided a twelve-month price target estimate in the last three months.
Will East West Bancorp stock go up soon?
According to Wall Street analysts' prediction for EWBC stock, the company can go up by 6.16% (from the last price of $79.5 to the average price target of $84.4), up by 10.69% based on the highest stock price target, and up by 0.63% based on the lowest stock price target.
Can East West Bancorp stock reach $120?
EWBC's average twelve months analyst stock price target of $84.4 does not support the claim that East West Bancorp can reach $120 in the near future.
What are East West Bancorp's analysts' financial forecasts?
East West Bancorp's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Dec 2025) are as follows: average revenue is $2.68B (high $2.72B, low $2.64B), average EBITDA is $1.36B (high $1.38B, low $1.34B), average net income is $1.2B (high $1.22B, low $1.17B), average SG&A $634.6M (high $642.3M, low $623.36M), and average EPS is $8.57 (high $8.7, low $8.37). EWBC's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Dec 2026) are as follows: average revenue is $7.34B (high $7.43B, low $7.21B), average EBITDA is $3.73B (high $3.78B, low $3.67B), average net income is $1.32B (high $1.34B, low $1.29B), average SG&A $1.74B (high $1.76B, low $1.71B), and average EPS is $9.42 (high $9.57, low $9.2).
Did the EWBC's actual financial results beat the analysts' financial forecasts?
Based on East West Bancorp's last annual report (Dec 2022), the company's revenue was $2.32B, beating the average analysts forecast of $2.28B by 1.57%. Apple's EBITDA was $1.85B, beating the average prediction of $1.27B by 45.40%. The company's net income was $1.13B, beating the average estimation of $1B by 12.28%. Apple's SG&A was $511.6M, missing the average forecast of $513.88M by -0.44%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $7.98, beating the average prediction of $7.52 by 6.05%. In terms of the last quarterly report (Sep 2023), East West Bancorp's revenue was $635.98M, missing the average analysts' forecast of $643.22M by -1.13%. The company's EBITDA was $353.55M, beating the average prediction of $326.99M by 8.12%. East West Bancorp's net income was $287.74M, beating the average estimation of $282.74M by 1.77%. The company's SG&A was $131.74M, missing the average forecast of $152.12M by -13.40%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $2.03, beating the average prediction of $2.02 by 0.37%