Dec 27, 2025 • MarketBeat
NEUTRAL
East West Bancorp (NASDAQ:EWBC) Stock Rating Lowered by Zacks Research
Zacks Research has downgraded East West Bancorp (NASDAQ:EWBC) from a "strong-buy" to a "hold" rating, while the broader analyst consensus remains a "Moderate Buy" with a target price of $125.08. Insiders have recently sold approximately $8.18 million worth of shares, though institutional investors hold about 89.53% of the stock. East West Bancorp is a bank holding company that provides financial products and services to businesses and individuals, with a focus on cross-border trade between the United States and Greater China.
Dec 27, 2025 • MarketBeat
NEUTRAL
Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. Has $1.11 Million Stake in East West Bancorp, Inc. $EWBC
Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. significantly reduced its stake in East West Bancorp (NASDAQ:EWBC) by 67% in Q3, selling 21,235 shares and retaining 10,457 shares valued at $1.113 million. Despite this, other institutions like Invesco and Norges Bank increased their holdings, leading to institutional investors owning 89.53% of the stock. Insiders, including directors Molly Campbell and Douglas Krause, have been net sellers, divesting shares totaling approximately $8.18 million in the last quarter.
Dec 24, 2025 • Finviz
BEARISH
3 Reasons EWBC is Risky and 1 Stock to Buy Instead
This article analyzes East West Bancorp (EWBC), cautioning investors due to its lackluster revenue growth, declining net interest margin, and stalled EPS growth over the past two years. Despite a seemingly fair valuation, the authors recommend seeking superior investment opportunities, particularly in stable industrials or high-momentum stocks identified by StockStory, rather than EWBC.
Dec 23, 2025 • MarketBeat
SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
Wedge Capital Management L L P NC Has $4.01 Million Holdings in East West Bancorp, Inc. $EWBC
Wedge Capital Management L L P NC decreased its stake in East West Bancorp (NASDAQ:EWBC) by 21.8% in Q3, now holding 37,638 shares valued at $4.01 million. Analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" consensus with a target price of $125.08, following several recent upgrades. The company reported Q3 EPS of $2.08, has a market cap of $15.9 billion, and offers a quarterly dividend of $0.60 per share.
Dec 23, 2025 • GuruFocus
BEARISH
Insider Sell: Irene Oh Sells 7,453 Shares of East West Bancorp I
Irene Oh, Chief Risk Officer of East West Bank, a subsidiary of East West Bancorp Inc (EWBC), sold 7,453 shares on December 19, 2025. This transaction adds to her total sales of 42,690 shares over the past year, with no purchases. EWBC shares were trading at $113.9, indicating the stock is significantly overvalued based on its GF Value of $81.42.
Dec 20, 2025 • Simply Wall Street
SOMEWHAT-BEARISH
Don't Ignore The Insider Selling In East West Bancorp
East West Bancorp's Chairman, Dominic Ng, recently sold a substantial US$3.4 million worth of stock, reducing his holding by 3.3%. While this was the largest insider sale in the last year, it occurred around the current share price of US$114, suggesting it might not be a major concern, though it's not a positive sign. Despite no insider purchases in the past year, the company is growing profits and has significant insider ownership of 0.9%, valued at US$143 million.