Citigroup Reiterates Buy Rating for East West Bancorp
Citigroup maintains its buy rating on East West Bancorp with a $154 price target, a 19.30% upside from the current price.
Key Points
- Citigroup reiterated its buy rating for East West Bancorp, Inc. (EWBC) on June 25, 2026, setting a price target of $154.
- Citigroup's $154 price target implies 19.30% upside from East West Bancorp, Inc.'s ($EWBC) current $129.09 share price.
- Shares of NasdaqGS:EWBC traded at $130.69 on Friday, with a market cap of about $17.69 billion and a P/E ratio of 12.9.
- East West Bancorp insiders recently sold shares, and analysts maintain a consensus buy rating with a target mean price of $137.44.
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Citigroup has reiterated its buy rating for East West Bancorp, Inc. (NasdaqGS:EWBC), with analyst Benjamin Gerlinger setting a price target of $154. This update was made on June 25, 2026. Shares of East West Bancorp traded at $130.69 on Friday.
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East West Bancorp, Inc. Stock Down 0.3%
Shares of East West Bancorp, Inc. (NasdaqGS:EWBC) traded near $130.69 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of about $17.69 billion and a P/E ratio of 12.9. Its forward P/E is 11.41, and the stock has a beta of 0.941, indicating slightly less volatility compared to the market. Over the past 52 weeks, the stock has ranged from a low of $92.67 to a high of $136.00, with a 50-day moving average of $123.11 and a 200-day moving average of $112.68.
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Recent Earnings
East West Bancorp reported revenue of approximately $2.79 billion, with a growth rate of 14.1%. The company achieved a net margin of 50.0% and a return on equity of 16.45%. Its earnings per share stood at $10.01. The next earnings report is expected on July 21, 2026.
Dividend
East West Bancorp offers an annual dividend rate of $3.20 per share, yielding about 2.52%. The company's dividend payout ratio is 25.97%.
Insider Buying and Selling at East West Bancorp, Inc.
Recent insider activity at East West Bancorp includes several sales by Chief Risk Officer Irene Oh. On June 15, 2026, she sold 800 shares at an average price of $133.19. Earlier, on June 12, 2026, Oh sold 500 shares at $132.50, and on June 11, 2026, she sold 11,211 shares at $129.00. Vice Chairman Douglas Paul Krause sold 10,000 shares at $123.50 on May 27, 2026. Additionally, insiders Archana Deskus and Lester Sussman each bought 1,156 shares on May 18, 2026.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
On June 25, 2026, Citigroup maintained its buy rating for East West Bancorp with a price target of $154. Piper Sandler and Truist Securities both maintained their hold ratings in April, with price targets of $123 and $128, respectively. TD Cowen and UBS, both maintaining buy ratings, set targets at $143 and $138. The consensus among 16 analysts is a buy rating, with a mean price target of $137.44.
About East West Bancorp
East West Bancorp, Inc. is a bank holding company headquartered in Pasadena, California. It operates through its subsidiary, East West Bank, providing a variety of banking services to both personal and commercial clients. The company's offerings include deposit products, loan services, and financing solutions, particularly for businesses operating between the United States and Asia. Founded in 1973, it employs approximately 3,400 people and is led by CEO Dominic Ng.
Bottom Line
East West Bancorp remains a notable player in the regional banking sector, with Citigroup's reiterated buy rating and a $154 price target highlighting confidence in its future performance. Investors often track such updates as part of their broader market analysis. It's important to remember that analyst ratings and price targets are projections that reflect the analysts' views at the time of the report.
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