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East West Bancorp vs Wintrust Financial: EWBC and WTFC compared
East West Bancorp is the larger company: $823M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $758M for Wintrust Financial (Q3 2026). Wintrust Financial is growing faster (+9% against +6% a year earlier). East West Bancorp is more profitable, with an operating margin of 60.1% against 43.1%.
Where the money goes: EWBC and WTFC
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.
Wintrust Financial (WTFC) · Q3 2026
Wintrust Financial, Q3 2026: revenue $758M (+9% year over year), operating margin 43.1%, net earnings $239M, operating cash flow $358M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| East West Bancorp (EWBC) | Wintrust Financial (WTFC) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $823M | $758M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +6% | +9% |
| Operating margin | 60.1% | 43.1% |
| Net earnings | $382M | $239M |
| Net margin | 46.5% | 31.5% |
| Operating cash flow | $468M | $358M |
| Free cash flow | $451M | — |
| Market value | $17.8B | $10.7B |
| P/E | 12.2× | 12.0× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $151.62 | $174.75 |
Where the revenue comes from
East West Bancorp
- Net interest income: $719M (87%)
- Noninterest income: $104M (13%)
Wintrust Financial
- Net interest income: $622M (82%)
- Noninterest income: $136M (18%)
Questions
Which is bigger, East West Bancorp or Wintrust Financial?
East West Bancorp is the larger company: $823M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $758M for Wintrust Financial (Q3 2026).
Is East West Bancorp or Wintrust Financial growing faster?
Wintrust Financial is growing faster (+9% against +6% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, East West Bancorp or Wintrust Financial?
East West Bancorp is more profitable, with an operating margin of 60.1% against 43.1%.
More: East West Bancorp earnings · how East West Bancorp makes money · Wintrust Financial earnings · how Wintrust Financial makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 6, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.