EWBC Dividend History & Analysis | 3.2% Yield

EWBC has a dividend yield of 3.2% and paid 2.8 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.22%
Payout Ratio 28.0%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 16.12%
Consistency Lifetime 94.6%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.20%
Payout FCF 23.3%
Streak Years 15
Dividend Rating 76.59%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis) and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Payout Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Regional Banks

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
BPE 30,719 M 13.66% 44.52%
UCG 123,204 M 4.85% 40.06%
ACA 59,871 M 6.74% 25.28%
BNP 117,071 M 12.47% 13.37%
MB 19,194 M 9.44% 18.48%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
UCG 123,204 M 121.81% 77.9%
BPE 30,719 M 104.53% 80.7%
CBK 46,097 M 80.28% 45.6%
DBK 60,410 M 50.37% 78.7%
FCNCA 22,344 M 43.40% 97.6%
Quality Dividend Peers in Regional Banks BPE BPER Banca SpA
13.66% Yield AMAL Amalgamated Bank
2.32% Yield FSBC Five Star Bancorp
3.18% Yield CTBI Community Trust Bancorp
3.65% Yield BPOP Popular
2.50% Yield AROW Arrow Financial
4.75% Yield
EWBC Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of May 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-05-04 2026-05-04 2026-05-18 Quarterly 0.8 0% 0.64%
2026-02-02 2026-02-02 2026-02-17 Quarterly 0.8 +33.3% 0.71%
2025-11-03 2025-11-03 2025-11-17 Quarterly 0.6 0% 0.6%
2025-08-04 2025-08-04 2025-08-15 Quarterly 0.6 0% 0.61%
2025-05-02 2025-05-02 2025-05-16 Quarterly 0.6 0% 0.69%
2025-02-03 2025-02-03 2025-02-17 Quarterly 0.6 +9.1% 0.6%
2024-11-04 2024-11-04 2024-11-15 Quarterly 0.55 0% 0.57%
2024-08-02 2024-08-02 2024-08-16 Quarterly 0.55 0% 0.69%
2024-05-02 2024-05-03 2024-05-17 Quarterly 0.55 0% 0.72%
2024-02-01 2024-02-02 2024-02-15 Quarterly 0.55 +14.6% 0.76%
2023-10-31 2023-11-01 2023-11-15 Quarterly 0.48 0% 0.9%
2023-07-31 2023-08-01 2023-08-15 Quarterly 0.48 0% 0.77%
2023-04-28 2023-05-01 2023-05-15 Quarterly 0.48 0% 0.95%
2023-02-03 2023-02-06 2023-02-21 Quarterly 0.48 +20% 0.61%
2022-10-31 2022-11-01 2022-11-15 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.57%
2022-07-29 2022-08-01 2022-08-15 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.57%
2022-04-29 2022-05-02 2022-05-16 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.55%
2022-02-04 2022-02-07 2022-02-22 Quarterly 0.4 +21.2% 0.46%
2021-10-29 2021-11-01 2021-11-15 Quarterly 0.33 0% 0.41%
2021-07-30 2021-08-02 2021-08-16 Quarterly 0.33 0% 0.46%
2021-04-30 2021-05-03 2021-05-17 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A
2021-02-08 2021-02-09 2021-02-23 Quarterly 0.33 +20% N/A
2020-10-30 2020-11-02 2020-11-16 Quarterly 0.275 0% N/A
2020-08-03 2020-08-04 2020-08-17 Quarterly 0.275 0% N/A
2020-05-01 2020-05-04 2020-05-15 Quarterly 0.275 0% N/A
2020-01-31 2020-02-03 2020-02-14 Quarterly 0.275 0% N/A
2019-10-31 2019-11-01 2019-11-15 Quarterly 0.275 0% N/A
2019-07-31 2019-08-01 2019-08-15 Quarterly 0.275 0% N/A
2019-04-30 2019-05-01 2019-05-15 Quarterly 0.275 +19.6% N/A
2019-02-01 2019-02-04 2019-02-15 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A
2018-10-31 2018-11-01 2018-11-15 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A
2018-07-31 2018-08-01 2018-08-15 Quarterly 0.23 +15% N/A
2018-04-30 2018-05-01 2018-05-15 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2018-02-02 2018-02-05 2018-02-15 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2017-10-31 2017-11-01 2017-11-15 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2017-07-28 2017-08-01 2017-08-15 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2017-04-27 2017-05-01 2017-05-15 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2017-01-30 2017-02-01 2017-02-15 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2016-10-28 2016-11-01 2016-11-15 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2016-07-28 2016-08-01 2016-08-15 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2016-05-02 2016-05-04 2016-05-16 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2016-01-28 2016-02-01 2016-02-16 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2015-10-29 2015-11-02 2015-11-16 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2015-07-30 2015-08-03 2015-08-17 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2015-04-29 2015-05-01 2015-05-15 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2015-01-29 2015-02-02 2015-02-17 Quarterly 0.2 +11.1% N/A
2014-10-30 2014-11-03 2014-11-17 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2014-07-30 2014-08-01 2014-08-15 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2014-04-30 2014-05-02 2014-05-19 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2014-01-30 2014-02-03 2014-02-18 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A

EWBC Dividend FAQ

East West Bancorp, Inc. (EWBC) is a Pasadena-based bank holding company that operates East West Bank, a regional financial institution specializing in commercial and consumer banking. Its business model focuses on bridging financial services between the United States and Greater China, providing trade finance and cross-border transaction support. The company operates through three primary segments: Commercial Banking, Consumer and Business Banking, and Treasury and Other.

What is the Dividend Yield of EWBC?

As of May 2026, EWBC's dividend yield is 3.22%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.80 USD by the current share price of 121.05.

Does EWBC pay a dividend?

As of May 2026, EWBC paid a dividend of 2.80 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-05-04 and the payout was 0.8 USD.

How often does EWBC pay dividends?

EWBC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, EWBC has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-05-04.

EWBC dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for EWBC for the next payments are between 0.74 (-7.5%) and 0.837 (+4.6%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.58%.

Will EWBC pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.8 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-05-04. The next Ex-Dividend date for East West Bancorp (EWBC) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for EWBC?

The next Ex-Dividend date for East West Bancorp (EWBC) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of EWBC?

EWBC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 16.1% per year. Strong growth: EWBC's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of EWBC?

EWBC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.20%. If you bought EWBC's shares at 66.64 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.80 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.20% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of EWBC?

EWBC Payout Consistency is 94.6%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: East West Bancorp has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does EWBC have a good Dividend Yield?

EWBC's 3.22% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of EWBC?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of EWBC is 28.0%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of EWBC?

EWBC's Overall Dividend Rating is 76.59%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

EWBC Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.

What is the Trend in EWBC's Outstanding Shares?

East West Bancorp's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.79% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -73.3%). Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has EWBC ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jun 22, 2004 with a ratio of 2:1. This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
1998 46,100,000 0%
1999 44,662,000 -3.12%
2000 46,082,000 +3.18%
2001 46,764,000 +1.48%
2002 47,782,000 +2.18%
2003 49,138,000 +2.84%
2004 52,245,000 +6.32%
2005 56,807,000 +8.73%
2006 60,649,000 +6.76%
2007 62,485,000 +3.03%
2008 62,998,000 +0.82%
2009 84,523,000 +34.17%
2010 146,837,000 +73.72%
2011 145,347,000 -1.01%
2012 144,564,000 -0.54%
2013 137,688,000 -4.76%
2014 144,116,000 +4.67%
2015 144,686,000 +0.4%
2016 145,703,000 +0.7%
2017 146,030,000 +0.22%
2018 146,133,000 +0.07%
2019 146,318,000 +0.13%
2020 142,529,000 -2.59%
2021 143,323,000 +0.56%
2022 142,138,000 -0.83%
2023 141,409,000 -0.51%
2024 139,883,000 -1.08%
2025 139,102,000 -0.56%
2026 138,919,000 -0.13%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield

Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.

Payout Ratio

Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.

Payout FCF

Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.

Growth Rate (CAGR)

Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.

Consistency

Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.

Yield on Cost

Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.

Streak

Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.

Dividend Rating

Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-05-14 02:37 UTC