NASDAQ$EWBC
East West Bancorp Inc. · Q4 2020 earnings
Q4 2020 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Reported net income of $164.1 million and diluted earnings per share of $1.15 for Q4 2020.
East West Bancorp reported a solid financial performance in Q4 2020, with net income reaching $164.1 million, or $1.15 per diluted share. Total loans reached a record $38.4 billion, growing by 10% annualized, and total deposits reached a record $44.9 billion, growing by 30% annualized. The company also saw improvement in asset quality metrics.
- Net income for the fourth quarter of 2020 was $164.1 million, or $1.15 per diluted share.
- Total loans reached a record $38.4 billion, a 10% annualized growth from the previous quarter.
- Total deposits reached a record $44.9 billion, reflecting a 30% annualized increase from the previous quarter.
- The company's common stock dividend was increased by 20%, resulting in a new quarterly dividend of $0.33 per share.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
East West Bancorp · Revenue · Quarterly
$347M
Forward guidance
East West Bancorp is optimistic about an improving macroeconomic outlook, the broader distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, and expectations for increased government stimulus. The company looks forward to a strengthening economic recovery in the second half of the new year and is confident in its ability to continue growth and generate strong returns for shareholders in 2021.
Tailwinds
- Improving macroeconomic outlook
- Broader distribution of COVID-19 vaccines
- Expectations for increased government stimulus
- Strengthening economic recovery expected in the second half of the new year
- Confidence in continued growth and strong shareholder returns in 2021
Headwinds
- Potential impact of disease pandemics, such as resurgences and subsequent waves of the COVID-19 pandemic
- Changes in governmental policy and regulation
- Changes in the U.S. economy, including an economic slowdown or recession
- Changes in laws or the regulatory environment
- Other risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2020
+1.0%
Avg return
Earnings day
+2.1%
Avg return
5 days after
+3.0%
Avg return
30 days after
53%
35 / 66 earnings
Positive
+12.6%
Q1 2020
Best reaction
-7.8%
Q1 2013
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +1.1% | +2.3% | +0.8% | |
| Q4 2025 | -3.4% | +3.4% | +1.8% | |
| Q3 2025 | +3.6% | +4.0% | +5.7% | |
| Q2 2025 | -2.0% | -1.8% | +5.9% | |
| Q1 2025 | +6.6% | +8.9% | +14.0% | |
| Q4 2024 | -0.6% | -0.2% | -9.3% | |
| Q3 2024 | +7.4% | +6.8% | +19.9% | |
| Q2 2024 | +3.0% | +7.4% | -1.3% | |
| Q1 2024 | +3.7% | +2.0% | -1.1% | |
| Q4 2023 | +3.9% | +1.9% | -1.1% | |
| Q3 2023 | +0.0% | +1.8% | +21.2% | |
| Q2 2023 | -4.5% | -5.1% | -11.1% | |
| Q1 2023 | -1.6% | -8.0% | -12.9% | |
| Q4 2022 | +10.2% | +14.0% | +11.5% | |
| Q3 2022 | -6.0% | -3.6% | -5.3% | |
| Q2 2022 | -1.8% | -2.5% | +7.3% | |
| Q1 2022 | -3.6% | -11.6% | -14.5% | |
| Q4 2021 | +0.5% | +3.9% | +5.9% | |
| Q3 2021 | -1.3% | -3.3% | -5.4% | |
| Q2 2021 | +4.0% | +1.3% | +1.6% | |
| Q1 2021 | +2.8% | +4.5% | +3.4% | |
| Q4 2020 | +1.7% | +7.4% | +22.5% | |
| Q3 2020 | +0.1% | -5.8% | +13.2% | |
| Q2 2020 | +0.7% | -1.8% | +1.9% | |
| Q1 2020 | +12.6% | +25.3% | +24.8% | |
| Q4 2019 | +3.8% | +1.7% | -2.8% | |
| Q3 2019 | -5.3% | -1.0% | +3.0% | |
| Q2 2019 | +4.6% | +5.8% | -11.0% | |
| Q1 2019 | -3.5% | -1.6% | -9.2% | |
| Q4 2018 | +4.2% | +3.6% | +10.1% | |
| Q3 2018 | -3.5% | -5.7% | -5.0% | |
| Q2 2018 | -0.9% | -1.3% | -3.4% | |
| Q1 2018 | +6.7% | +8.5% | +14.8% | |
| Q4 2017 | +0.1% | -2.9% | -3.1% | |
| Q3 2017 | +6.8% | +5.8% | +0.8% | |
| Q2 2017 | -0.5% | +2.7% | -4.9% | |
| Q1 2017 | +6.7% | +11.7% | +8.6% | |
| Q4 2016 | +7.2% | +3.0% | +6.6% | |
| Q3 2016 | +3.3% | +4.2% | +21.2% | |
| Q2 2016 | -4.1% | -3.7% | -4.4% | |
| Q1 2016 | +5.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -5.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -1.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -1.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +0.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +6.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +5.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -3.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +3.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +2.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +1.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +6.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -7.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +0.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +0.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -0.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -5.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -0.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -0.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -3.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -3.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -2.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -2.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +2.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +2.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +2.2% | — | — |
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