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East West Bancorp vs SouthState Bank: EWBC and SSB compared
East West Bancorp is the larger company: $823M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $685M for SouthState Bank (Q3 2026). East West Bancorp is growing faster (+6% against -2% a year earlier). East West Bancorp is more profitable, with an operating margin of 60.1% against 42.4%.
Where the money goes: EWBC and SSB
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.
SouthState Bank (SSB) · Q3 2026
SouthState Bank, Q3 2026: revenue $685M (-2% year over year), operating margin 42.4%, net earnings $224M, operating cash flow $760M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| East West Bancorp (EWBC) | SouthState Bank (SSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $823M | $685M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +6% | -2% |
| Operating margin | 60.1% | 42.4% |
| Net earnings | $382M | $224M |
| Net margin | 46.5% | 32.7% |
| Operating cash flow | $468M | $760M |
| Free cash flow | $451M | $739M |
| Market value | $17.8B | $10.2B |
| P/E | 12.2× | 11.1× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $151.62 | $119.64 |
Where the revenue comes from
East West Bancorp
- Net interest income: $719M (87%)
- Noninterest income: $104M (13%)
SouthState Bank
- Net interest income: $592M (86%)
- Noninterest income: $93.9M (14%)
Questions
Which is bigger, East West Bancorp or SouthState Bank?
East West Bancorp is the larger company: $823M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $685M for SouthState Bank (Q3 2026).
Is East West Bancorp or SouthState Bank growing faster?
East West Bancorp is growing faster (+6% against -2% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, East West Bancorp or SouthState Bank?
East West Bancorp is more profitable, with an operating margin of 60.1% against 42.4%.
More: East West Bancorp earnings · how East West Bancorp makes money · SouthState Bank earnings · how SouthState Bank makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 6, 2026; 10-Q filed Oct 30, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.