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Dec 31, 2025
East West Bancorp Q4 2025 Earnings Report
East West Bancorp reported record net income and diluted earnings per share for the fourth quarter and full year of 2025, with strong growth in assets and deposits.
Key Takeaways
East West Bancorp announced record financial results for the full year and fourth quarter of 2025. Full year net income reached $1.3 billion, or $9.52 per diluted share, while fourth quarter net income was $356 million, or $2.55 per diluted share. The company also reported strong year-over-year growth in total assets and deposits, alongside resilient credit trends and a 33% increase in its quarterly common stock dividend.
Full year 2025 net income was a record $1.3 billion, up 14% year-over-year.
Fourth quarter 2025 diluted EPS was $2.55, up 21.9% year-over-year.
Total assets grew 6% year-over-year to $80.4 billion, and total deposits increased 6% to $67.1 billion.
The board declared a $0.20 increase in the quarterly common stock dividend, bringing it to $0.80 per quarter, a 33% increase.
Forward Guidance
East West Bancorp's forward guidance emphasizes continued strong financial performance, strategic growth, and shareholder returns, while acknowledging potential risks from economic and regulatory changes.
Positive Outlook
- Continued focus on driving growth in business checking account relationships and noninterest-bearing deposit balances.
- Commitment to delivering top-tier shareholder returns, supported by prudent balance sheet growth.
- Industry-leading efficiency and sound risk management practices.
- Resilient credit trends with declining net charge-offs and criticized loans.
- Increased quarterly common stock dividend by 33% to $0.80 per share, reflecting strong capital and profitability.
Challenges Ahead
- Potential impacts from changes in local, regional, and global business, economic, and political conditions.
- Risks related to bank failures and other industry volatility, including increased regulatory requirements and deposit withdrawals.
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