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East West Bancorp vs Columbia Banking System: EWBC and COLB compared
East West Bancorp is the larger company: $823M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $695M for Columbia Banking System (Q3 2026). Columbia Banking System is growing faster (+19% against +6% a year earlier). East West Bancorp is more profitable, with an operating margin of 60.1% against 42.0%.
Where the money goes: EWBC and COLB
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.
Columbia Banking System (COLB) · Q3 2026
Columbia Banking System, Q3 2026: revenue $695M (+19% year over year), operating margin 42.0%, net earnings $220M, operating cash flow $365M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| East West Bancorp (EWBC) | Columbia Banking System (COLB) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $823M | $695M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +6% | +19% |
| Operating margin | 60.1% | 42.0% |
| Net earnings | $382M | $220M |
| Net margin | 46.5% | 31.7% |
| Operating cash flow | $468M | $365M |
| Free cash flow | $451M | — |
| Market value | $17.8B | $8.7B |
| P/E | 12.2× | 10.4× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $151.62 | $33.80 |
Where the revenue comes from
East West Bancorp
- Net interest income: $719M (87%)
- Noninterest income: $104M (13%)
Columbia Banking System
- Net interest income: $615M (88%)
- Noninterest income: $80.0M (12%)
Questions
Which is bigger, East West Bancorp or Columbia Banking System?
East West Bancorp is the larger company: $823M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $695M for Columbia Banking System (Q3 2026).
Is East West Bancorp or Columbia Banking System growing faster?
Columbia Banking System is growing faster (+19% against +6% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, East West Bancorp or Columbia Banking System?
East West Bancorp is more profitable, with an operating margin of 60.1% against 42.0%.
More: East West Bancorp earnings · how East West Bancorp makes money · Columbia Banking System earnings · how Columbia Banking System makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 6, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.