EWBC — East West Bancorp, Inc.
Dividend Grades
vs Financial Services sector| Metric | EWBC | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.51% | 3.27% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 16.89% | 5.31% |
| Payout Ratio | 27.3% | 36.0% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 23 | 13 |
| 1Y Total Return | +17.6% | 8.8% |
Grades compare this stock to Financial Services sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
9.09%
3-Year Growth
14.47%
5-Year Growth
16.89%
10-Year Growth
11.61%
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
N/A
Next Payment
N/A
Last Ex-Date
Feb 2, 2026
Last Payment
Feb 17, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2026 | $0.8000 | +33.33% |
| Nov 3, 2025 | $0.6000 | 0.00% |
| Aug 4, 2025 | $0.6000 | 0.00% |
| May 2, 2025 | $0.6000 | 0.00% |
| Feb 3, 2025 | $0.6000 | +9.09% |
| Nov 4, 2024 | $0.5500 | 0.00% |
| Aug 2, 2024 | $0.5500 | 0.00% |
| May 2, 2024 | $0.5500 | 0.00% |
| Feb 1, 2024 | $0.5500 | +14.58% |
| Oct 31, 2023 | $0.4800 | 0.00% |
| Jul 31, 2023 | $0.4800 | 0.00% |
| Apr 28, 2023 | $0.4800 | 0.00% |
| Feb 3, 2023 | $0.4800 | +20.00% |
| Oct 31, 2022 | $0.4000 | 0.00% |
| Jul 29, 2022 | $0.4000 | 0.00% |
| Apr 29, 2022 | $0.4000 | 0.00% |
| Feb 4, 2022 | $0.4000 | +21.21% |
| Oct 29, 2021 | $0.3300 | 0.00% |
| Jul 30, 2021 | $0.3300 | 0.00% |
| Apr 30, 2021 | $0.3300 | 0.00% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
27.3%
SafeFCF Payout Ratio
24.1%
SafeFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2025 | $2.10 | $277.89M |
| Q2 2025 | $2.25 | $278.67M |
| Q3 2025 | $2.68 | $231.74M |
| Q4 2025 | $2.55 | $713.41M |
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
Peer Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Does East West Bancorp, Inc. pay a dividend?
Yes, East West Bancorp, Inc. (EWBC) pays a quarterly dividend with a yield of 2.51%.
What is EWBC's dividend yield?
EWBC's current dividend yield is 2.51%. The annual dividend is $2.60.
When is EWBC's next ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date for EWBC has not been announced yet.
How many years has East West Bancorp, Inc. increased its dividend?
East West Bancorp, Inc. has increased its dividend for 8 consecutive years.
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of March 22, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.