East West Bancorp posts record Q3 2026 earnings, beats estimates and lifts full‑year guidance

East West Bancorp reported third‑quarter 2026 net income of $382 million and diluted earnings per share of $2.76, surpassing analyst forecasts. Revenue reached $823 million, while deposits and loans hit record levels of $71.5 billion and $59.7 billion respectively. The bank raised its full‑year guidance following the strong results, and fee income grew 11% year‑over‑year.

The earnings beat and guidance raise suggest higher profitability and may support a price appreciation for EWBC, according to the company’s presentation. Investors will also note the record deposit growth, which could sustain margin expansion.

  • Material 5 reports total revenue of $1.23 billion, while materials 4 and 8 report revenue of $823 million; the basis of the $1.23 billion figure is unclear.

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