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Popular vs East West Bancorp: BPOP and EWBC compared
Popular is the larger company: $836M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q1 2026) against $823M for East West Bancorp (Q3 2026). Popular is growing faster (+10% against +6% a year earlier). East West Bancorp is more profitable, with an operating margin of 60.1% against 35.0%.
Where the money goes: BPOP and EWBC
Popular (BPOP) · Q1 2026
Popular, Q1 2026: revenue $836M (+10% year over year), operating margin 35.0%, net earnings $246M, operating cash flow $192M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
East West Bancorp (EWBC) · Q3 2026
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.
| Popular (BPOP) | East West Bancorp (EWBC) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q1 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $836M | $823M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +10% | +6% |
| Operating margin | 35.0% | 60.1% |
| Net earnings | $246M | $382M |
| Net margin | 29.4% | 46.5% |
| Operating cash flow | $192M | $468M |
| Free cash flow | $155M | $451M |
| Market value | $10.1B | $17.8B |
| P/E | 10.5× | 12.2× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $194.00 | $151.62 |
Where the revenue comes from
East West Bancorp
- Net interest income: $719M (87%)
- Noninterest income: $104M (13%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Popular or East West Bancorp?
Popular is the larger company: $836M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q1 2026) against $823M for East West Bancorp (Q3 2026).
Is Popular or East West Bancorp growing faster?
Popular is growing faster (+10% against +6% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Popular or East West Bancorp?
East West Bancorp is more profitable, with an operating margin of 60.1% against 35.0%.
More: Popular earnings · how Popular makes money · East West Bancorp earnings · how East West Bancorp makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed May 8, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 6, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.