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East West Bancorp (EWBC) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Nov 6, 2026
East West Bancorp (EWBC) reported revenue of $823M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +6% from a year earlier and +4% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 60.1%, net earnings $382M (46.5% of revenue).
East West Bancorp, Q3 2026: revenue $823M (+6% year over year), operating margin 60.1%, net earnings $382M, operating cash flow $468M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $823M | +4% | +6% |
| Operating profit | $495M | +6% | +6% |
| Net earnings | $382M | +5% | +4% |
| Operating cash flow | $468M | -22% | +102% |
| Free cash flow | $451M | -23% | +94% |
What changed
Revenue was $822.7M in Q3 2026, up 6% year over year and up 4% from the previous quarter. Net interest income was the largest line at 87% of revenue. Net interest income added $41.4M year over year (up 6%), 93% of the total change.
Operating profit was $494.7M, a 60.1% margin (up 0.3 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus a year earlier, 66% reached operating profit, above the 60% margin then. Total costs grew 5% against revenue growth of 6%. The fastest-growing cost line was Credit loss provision (+25%). Net earnings were $382.2M, up 4% year over year. The effective tax rate was 22.7%.
Operating cash flow was $467.6M (up 102% year over year), 122% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $55.9M of depreciation and amortization and $16.0M of share-based compensation. Capital expenditures of $17.1M left free cash flow of $450.5M.
Questions
What was East West Bancorp's revenue in the third quarter 2026?
East West Bancorp (EWBC) reported revenue of $823M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +6% from a year earlier and +4% from the quarter before.
Was East West Bancorp profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $495M (60.1% of revenue) and net earnings $382M.
Source: East West Bancorp 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.