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EWBC Dividend History & Analysis | 2.3% Yield

EWBC has a dividend yield of 2.3% and paid 2.35 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.32%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.35
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 14.87%
Overall Dividend Rating 75.10%
Yield on Cost 5y 8.10%
Payout Ratio 27.5%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 98.33%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 35.6% (S&P 500: 18.5%)
Total Return 5y: 270.4% (S&P 500: 115.7%)

Top Dividend Payers in Regional Banks

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
PEO 13,058 M 11.0% 51.4%
BNP 104,743 M 10.1% 31.2%
PKO 24,888 M 8.05% 31.8%
SWED-A 33,144 M 8.59% 22.3%
ACA 59,258 M 6.98% 21.1%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
BBAR 1,828 M 96.6% 47.3%
PEO 13,058 M 56.4% 80.4%
AMTB 889 M 56.5% 78.0%
AZA 5,781 M 38.0% 81.6%
OSBC 963 M 39.3% 75.6%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare EWBC Dividends with its Peer-Group

SWED-A
Swedbank (publ)
 8.59% Yield
PEO
Bank Polska Kasa
 10.96% Yield
BHW
Bank Handlowy w
 10.01% Yield
NECB
Northeast
 4.79% Yield
BNP
BNP Paribas
 10.09% Yield
GHI
Greystone Housing
 12.75% Yield

EWBC Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of September 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
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% 0.43%
2021-02-08 2021-02-09 2021-02-23 Quarterly 0.33 20% 0.51%
2020-10-30 2020-11-02 2020-11-16 Quarterly 0.275 0% 0.78%
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 20% N/A
2013-10-29 2013-10-31 2013-11-15 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2013-07-29 2013-07-31 2013-08-15 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2013-04-24 2013-04-26 2013-05-13 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A

EWBC Dividend FAQ

East West Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:EWBC) is a bank holding company that operates through East West Bank, providing a comprehensive range of banking services to individuals and businesses across the United States, with a particular focus on facilitating transactions between the US and Asia.

What is the Dividend Yield of EWBC?

As of September 2025, EWBC`s dividend yield is 2.32%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.35 USD by the current share price of 107.53.

Does EWBC pay a dividend?

As of September 2025, EWBC paid a dividend of 2.35 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-08-04 and the payout was 0.6 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 2025-08-04.

Will EWBC pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.6 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-08-04. 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 14.9% 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 8.10%. If you bought EWBC's shares at 29.03 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.35 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 8.10% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of EWBC?

EWBC Payout Consistency is 94.4%. 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 2.32% 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 27.5%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of EWBC?

EWBC`s Overall Dividend Rating is 75.10%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

EWBC Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in EWBC`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

East West Bancorp`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -0.21% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: -81.8%), positively influencing the share price.

Has East West Bancorp ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2004-06-22 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1998 46,100,000
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 138,789,000 -0.78%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-09-18 04:01