East West Bancorp reported a record net income of $336.8 million, or $2.37 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2022, representing a 56% year-over-year growth. Total loans reached a record $48.2 billion, up 16% year-over-year, and total deposits grew to a record $56.0 billion, up 5% from a year ago. The company's return on average assets was 2.1%, and return on average tangible equity was 25.0%.
Record net income for full year 2022 of $1.1 billion and record diluted earnings per share of $7.92.
Fourth quarter 2022 net income was $336.8 million, or $2.37 per diluted share, which grew 56% year-over-year.
Total loans reached a record $48.2 billion as of December 31, 2022, up 16% year-over-year.
Total deposits grew to a record $56.0 billion, up 5% from a year ago.
The company expects to continue its track record of outstanding profitability, achieved through solid revenue growth and disciplined expense management, while maintaining healthy capital levels.