Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.40
East West Bancorp, Inc. (EWBC) Dividend History
Income profile from 1999 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.9%
Payout Ratio
25.2%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
9 years
EWBC Dividend Income Check
Safety
25.2% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
9 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.7% and trend is rising.
EWBC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.9%
Trailing DPS$2.40
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout25.2%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout22.0%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak9 years
3Y CAGR14.5%
5Y CAGR16.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.7%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.7%
Total Shareholder Yield2.6%
1Y Total Return43.3%
5Y Total Return71.9%
Div Contribution (5Y)13.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$17,19510Y ago$38,56820Y ago$36,180
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
EWBC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (28 years of payments)
EWBC Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
East West Bancorp, Inc. distributes 25.2% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 22.0%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
EWBC has raised its dividend for 9 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 14.5% and 5-year CAGR of 16.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, EWBC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.9% dividend yield, 0.7% buyback yield, 2.6% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.7% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 71.9%, with dividends contributing 13.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $38,568 today.
EWBC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$10.38
Avg/Payment$0.5190
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2026Latest | $0.8000 | — | 2.23% | May 18, 2026 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | $0.8000 | ↑ +33.3% | 2.27% | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | $0.6000 | — | 2.39% | Nov 17, 2025 |
| Aug 4, 2025 | $0.6000 | — | 2.35% | Aug 15, 2025 |
| May 2, 2025 | $0.6000 | — | 2.58% | May 16, 2025 |
| Feb 3, 2025 | $0.6000 | ↑ +9.1% | 2.25% | Feb 17, 2025 |
| Nov 4, 2024 | $0.5500 | — | 2.28% | Nov 15, 2024 |
| Aug 2, 2024 | $0.5500 | — | 2.68% | Aug 16, 2024 |
EWBC Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#8 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.9%
#8 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
25.2% payout
Streak
9Y
16.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.6%
#7 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EWBCEast West Bancorp, I… | $17.0B | 1.9% | 25.2% | 9 | Sustainable |
 WALWestern Alliance Ban… | $9.0B | 2.1% | 19.1% | 7 | Sustainable |
 BOKFBOK Financial Corpor… | $10.4B | 1.7% | 27.3% | 11 | Sustainable |
 IBOCInternational Bancsh… | $4.5B | 1.9% | 21.1% | 16 | Sustainable |
2nd  CVBFCVB Financial Corp. | $2.8B | 4.0% | 53.0% | 4 | Sustainable |
 BANRBanner Corporation | $2.2B | 3.0% | 34.6% | 1 | Sustainable |
3rd  HAFCHanmi Financial Corp… | $901M | 3.6% | 42.9% | 5 | Sustainable |
1st  HOPEHope Bancorp, Inc. | $1.6B | 4.4% | 1.2% | 0 | Sustainable |
 PFBCPreferred Bank | $1.2B | 3.1% | 28.6% | 5 | Sustainable |
EWBC Annual Dividend History (1998–2026)
29 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.60 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 3.1% |
| 2025 | $2.40 | 9.1% | 4 | $9.52 | 25.2% | 3.97x | 4.7% |
| 2024 | $2.20 | 14.6% | 4 | $8.33 | 26.4% | 3.79x | 4.3% |
| 2023 | $1.92 | 20.0% | 4 | $8.18 | 23.5% | 4.26x | 3.8% |
| 2022 | $1.60 | 21.2% | 4 | $7.92 | 20.2% | 4.95x | 3.1% |
| 2021 | $1.32 | 20.0% | 4 | $6.10 | 21.6% | 4.62x | 2.6% |
| 2020 | $1.10 | 4.3% | 4 | $3.97 | 27.7% | 3.61x | 2.2% |
| 2019 | $1.06 | 22.7% | 4 | $4.61 | 22.9% | 4.37x | 2.1% |
| 2018 | $0.86 | 7.5% | 4 | $4.81 | 17.9% | 5.59x | 1.7% |
| 2017 | $0.80 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.47 | 23.1% | 4.34x | 1.6% |
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Start ComparisonEWBC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying EWBC stock.
How much dividend does EWBC pay per share?
East West Bancorp, Inc. (EWBC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.40 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.9%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is EWBC's next ex-dividend date?
EWBC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. EWBC typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is EWBC's dividend safe?
EWBC's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +25.2% and FCF payout ratio of +22.0%. The 9-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is EWBC a Dividend Payer?
Yes, East West Bancorp, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 9 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +16.9%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does EWBC pay dividends?
East West Bancorp, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.40 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 27+ years from 1999 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in EWBC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in EWBC five years ago would be worth approximately $17,195 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is EWBC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
EWBC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.9% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.