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East West Bancorp

East West Bancorp Inc is the holding company for East West Bank, a full-service commercial bank with cross-border operations concentrated in the United States and China. East-West Bank is one of a few U.S. based banks with a full banking license in China. The bank's cost strategy has increasingly focused on expanding its deposit base away from time deposits to commercial deposits. The bank has also taken part in entertainment partnerships between participants in China and Hollywood. Most of these efforts include financing the production and distribution of film and television projects. The bank leverages its cultural and regulatory knowledge in the U.S. and China to assist its customers in entering new markets. Most of its earning assets are in loans held for investment.

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Wells Fargo analyst Timur Braziler maintains East West Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EWBC#NASDAQ">EWBC</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $95 to $97.

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East West Bancorp's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EWBC#NYSE">EWBC</a>) short percent of float has risen 5.28% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 4.88 million shares sold short, which is 3.99% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 8.48 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>East West Bancorp Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727719225_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for East West Bancorp has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing East West Bancorp's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, East West Bancorp's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.42%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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East West Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EWBC#NASDAQ">EWBC</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 4.13% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 16.05%. Currently, East West Bancorp has a market capitalization of $11.32 billion. 
Buying $100 In EWBC: If an investor had bought $100 of EWBC stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $927.14 today based on a price of $81.66 for EWBC at the time of writing.
<h3>East West Bancorp's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727715621_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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$100 Invested In This Stock 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth $900 Today

Morgan Stanley analyst Manan Gosalia maintains East West Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EWBC#NASDAQ">EWBC</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $103 to $106.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Overweight on East West Bancorp, Raises Price Target to $106

Barclays analyst Jared Shaw maintains East West Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EWBC#NASDAQ">EWBC</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $105 to $108.

Barclays Maintains Overweight on East West Bancorp, Raises Price Target to $108

East West Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EWBC#NASDAQ">EWBC</a>) has been analyzed by 11 analysts in the last three months, revealing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
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</thead>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have set 12-month price targets for East West Bancorp, revealing an average target of $94.91, a high estimate of $105.00, and a low estimate of $80.00. This upward trend is evident, with the current average reflecting a 6.26% increase from the previous average price target of $89.32.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726862597_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
The standing of East West Bancorp among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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<td>Brandon King</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$93.00</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Manan Gosalia</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$103.00</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
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<td>Brandon King</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Andrew Terrell</td>
<td>Stephens &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$86.00</td>
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<td>David Chiaverini</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
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<td>Timur Braziler</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Matthew Clark</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$92.00</td>
<td>$72.50</td>
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<td>Gary Tenner</td>
<td>DA Davidson</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$92.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brandon King</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$86.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Elan Zanger</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$94.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jared Shaw</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$106.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to East West Bancorp. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Gaining insights, analysts provide qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of East West Bancorp compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Delving into movements, analysts provide estimates for the future value of East West Bancorp's stock. This analysis reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into East West Bancorp's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EWBC/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on East West Bancorp analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind East West Bancorp</h2>
East West Bancorp Inc is the holding company for East West Bank, a full-service commercial bank with cross-border operations concentrated in the United States and China. East-West Bank is one of a few U.S. based banks with a full banking license in China. The bank's cost strategy has increasingly focused on expanding its deposit base away from time deposits to commercial deposits. The bank has also taken part in entertainment partnerships between participants in China and Hollywood. Most of these efforts include financing the production and distribution of film and television projects. The bank leverages its cultural and regulatory knowledge in the U.S. and China to assist its customers in entering new markets. Most of its earning assets are in loans held for investment.
<h3>East West Bancorp: Delving into Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization: Positioned above industry average, the company's market capitalization underscores its superiority in size, indicative of a strong market presence.
Revenue Challenges: East West Bancorp's revenue growth over 3 months faced difficulties. As of 30 June, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -1.41%. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Financials sector.
Net Margin: East West Bancorp's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 46.05%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): East West Bancorp's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 4.05%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): East West Bancorp's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 0.4%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: East West Bancorp's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.5.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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Navigating 11 Analyst Ratings For East West Bancorp

Truist Securities analyst Brandon King maintains East West Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EWBC#NASDAQ">EWBC</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $96 to $93.

Truist Securities Maintains Buy on East West Bancorp, Lowers Price Target to $93

East West Bancorp's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EWBC#NYSE">EWBC</a>) short percent of float has risen 7.67% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 4.64 million shares sold short, which is 3.79% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 9.72 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>East West Bancorp Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726146917_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for East West Bancorp has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing East West Bancorp's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, East West Bancorp's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.33%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Peering Into East West Bancorp's Recent Short Interest

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East West Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EWBC#NASDAQ">EWBC</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 4.1% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 16.3%. Currently, East West Bancorp has a market capitalization of $11.38 billion. 
Buying $1000 In EWBC: If an investor had bought $1000 of EWBC stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $9,464.20 today based on a price of $82.10 for EWBC at the time of writing.
<h3>East West Bancorp's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1724770827_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$1000 Invested In This Stock 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth $9,500 Today

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Morgan Stanley analyst Manan Gosalia maintains East West Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EWBC#NASDAQ">EWBC</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $95 to $103.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Overweight on East West Bancorp, Raises Price Target to $103

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Truist Securities analyst Brandon King maintains East West Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EWBC#NASDAQ">EWBC</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $80 to $96.

Truist Securities Maintains Buy on East West Bancorp, Raises Price Target to $96

Stephens &amp; Co. analyst Andrew Terrell maintains East West Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EWBC#NASDAQ">EWBC</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $86 to $95.

Stephens & Co. Maintains Overweight on East West Bancorp, Raises Price Target to $95

Wedbush analyst David Chiaverini maintains East West Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EWBC#NASDAQ">EWBC</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $90 to $100.

Wedbush Maintains Outperform on East West Bancorp, Raises Price Target to $100

Wells Fargo analyst Timur Braziler maintains East West Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EWBC#NASDAQ">EWBC</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $85 to $95.

Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on East West Bancorp, Raises Price Target to $95

DA Davidson analyst Gary Tenner maintains East West Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EWBC#NASDAQ">EWBC</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $92 to $100.

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East West Bancorp Reports Net Income for Third Quarter of 2023 of $288 Million and Diluted Earnings Per Share of $2.02; Record Third Quarter Revenue and Net Interest Income

East West Bancorp Announces Dates for 2023 Fourth Quarter and 2024 First Quarter Earnings Calls

East West Bancorp Reports Net Income for Full Year 2023 of $1.2 Billion and Diluted Earnings Per Share of $8.18; Increases Dividend by 15%

East West Bancorp to Participate at Bank of America, UBS 2024 Financial Services Conferences

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East West Bancorp Reports Net Income for First Quarter of 2024 of $285 Million and Diluted Earnings Per Share of $2.03

East West Bancorp Announces Dates for 2024 Second and Third Quarter Earnings Calls

East West Bancorp Reports Net Income for Second Quarter of 2024 of $288 Million and Diluted Earnings Per Share of $2.06

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