EWBC East West Bancorp (EWBC) Q1 FY26 earnings call
East West Bancorp delivered a strong first quarter, achieving record loans, deposits, and fee income, driven by strategic focus on retail and small business customers and C&I portfolio growth. The bank raised its full-year NII guidance due to a "higher for longer" rate outlook and maintained robust capital levels, while acknowledging persistent deposit pricing competition.
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EWBC operating KPIs by quarter
| KPI | This call Mar 2026 Q1 FY26 | Jun 2026 Q2 FY26 | Sep 2026 Q3 FY26 | Change vs prior quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency ratio | 36.2%The Q1 efficiency ratio was 36.2%.Source: earnings call transcript | 36.7%The Q2 efficiency ratio was 36.7%, consistent with the prior periods, and our operating noninterest expense to average assets ratio remained flat at 1.29%.Source: earnings call transcript | — | +0.5 pt |
| Common equity tier 1 ratio (CET1) | 15.1%East West Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratio stands at a robust 15.1%, while the tangible common equity ratio now sits at 10.3%.Source: earnings call transcript | 15.4%East West common equity Tier 1 capital ratio stands at a robust 15.4%, while the tangible common equity ratio now sits at 10.4%.Source: earnings call transcript | 15.4%At quarter end, our common equity Tier 1 ratio was 15.4%, while a tangible common equity ratio with 10%.Source: earnings call transcript | 0 pt |
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