East West Bancorp Reports Q3 2026 Earnings with Record Revenue and Net Interest Income
East West Bancorp (EWBC) reported strong third-quarter results for 2026, driven by record revenue of $823 million—a 4% increase from the previous quarter. The growth was fueled primarily by a rise in net interest income to $719 million and robust fee income performance. Net income reached $382 million with diluted earnings per share (EPS) at $2.76, reflecting a sequential improvement of 5%. Management attributed this success to positive asset repricing and stable liability costs. The bank also provided updated guidance for the full year: net interest income is expected to grow by 9%–10%, loan growth between 6%–8%, fee income exceeding 10%, and annualized net charge-offs of 15–20 basis points. The efficiency ratio improved to 34.4%, down from 36.7% in the prior quarter, due to disciplined expense management.
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Topics: EPS Fee Income Loan Growth Net Income Net Interest Income Revenue Growth