What is the analyst consensus rating for EWBC?

The analyst consensus rating for EWBC is "Strong Buy" based on 14 analyst recommendations.

What is the average price target for EWBC?

The average 12-month price target for EWBC is $134.17, representing an upside of 2.5% from the current price of $130.89.

What do analyst ratings mean?

Analyst ratings indicate investment recommendations: Strong Buy and Buy are bullish signals suggesting the stock may outperform. Hold means the stock is fairly valued. Sell and Strong Sell are bearish signals suggesting potential underperformance. These ratings are based on fundamental analysis and valuation models.

What is a price target?

A price target is an analyst's projection of a stock's fair value over a specific timeframe, typically 12 months. Analysts use fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and industry comparisons to estimate where the stock should trade. Price targets can range from low (conservative) to high (optimistic) estimates.

East West Bancorp, Inc. (EWBC) Forecast: Analyst Ratings & Targets

Latest EWBC Analyst Ratings & Recommendations

Recent analyst recommendations with rating changes and price target updates (last 90 days)

Date	Analyst	Firm	Action	Rating	Price Target
Jun 15, 2026	Ebrahim Poonawala	BofA Securities	Maintains	Buy	-
May 29, 2026	Zacks Equity Research	Zacks Equity Research	Initiates Coverage	Buy	-
Apr 27, 2026	Matthew Clark	Piper Sandler	Maintains	Hold	$111.00 → $123.00 +12.00 (10.8%)
Apr 23, 2026	David Smith	Truist	Maintains	Hold	$120.00 → $128.00 +8.00 (6.7%)
Apr 23, 2026	Janet Lee	TD Cowen	Maintains	Strong Buy	$137.00 → $143.00 +6.00 (4.4%)
Apr 22, 2026	Christopher Mcgratty	KBW	Maintains	Buy	$135.00 → $140.00 +5.00 (3.7%)
Apr 22, 2026	Dave Rochester	Cantor Fitzgerald	Reiterates	Buy	$133.00 → $133.00 +0.00 (0.0%)
Apr 22, 2026	Jared Shaw	Barclays	Initiates Coverage	Buy	$142.00
Apr 22, 2026	Timur Braziler	UBS	Maintains	Strong Buy	$125.00 → $138.00 +13.00 (10.4%)
Apr 22, 2026	Benjamin Gerlinger	Citi	Maintains	Strong Buy	$139.00 → $145.00 +6.00 (4.3%)
Apr 22, 2026	Unknown Analyst	Wells Fargo	Maintains	Buy	$125.00
Apr 22, 2026	Gary Tenner	DA Davidson	Maintains	Strong Buy	$135.00 → $140.00 +5.00 (3.7%)
Apr 7, 2026	Jared Shaw	Barclays	Maintains	Buy	$150.00 → $142.00 -8.00 (-5.3%)
Apr 7, 2026	Nicholas Holowko	UBS	Upgrades	Strong Buy	$125.00
Apr 2, 2026	Matthew Clark	Piper Sandler	Maintains	Hold	$116.00 → $111.00 -5.00 (-4.3%)
Mar 31, 2026	Manan Gosalia	Morgan Stanley	Maintains	Hold	$141.00 → $128.00 -13.00 (-9.2%)

Ebrahim Poonawala

BofA Securities

BuyMaintains

Jun 15

Zacks Equity Research

BuyInitiates Coverage

May 29

Matthew Clark

Piper Sandler

HoldMaintains

$111.00 → $123.00

Apr 27

David Smith

Truist

HoldMaintains

$120.00 → $128.00

Apr 23

Janet Lee

TD Cowen

Strong BuyMaintains

$137.00 → $143.00

Apr 23

Christopher Mcgratty

KBW

BuyMaintains

$135.00 → $140.00

Apr 22

Dave Rochester

Cantor Fitzgerald

BuyReiterates

$133.00 → $133.00

Apr 22

Jared Shaw

Barclays

BuyInitiates Coverage

$142.00

Apr 22

Timur Braziler

UBS

Strong BuyMaintains

$125.00 → $138.00

Apr 22

Benjamin Gerlinger

Citi

Strong BuyMaintains

$139.00 → $145.00

Apr 22

Unknown Analyst

Wells Fargo

BuyMaintains

$125.00

Apr 22

Gary Tenner

DA Davidson

Strong BuyMaintains

$135.00 → $140.00

Apr 22

Jared Shaw

Barclays

BuyMaintains

$150.00 → $142.00

Apr 7

Nicholas Holowko

UBS

Strong BuyUpgrades

$125.00

Apr 7

Matthew Clark

Piper Sandler

HoldMaintains

$116.00 → $111.00

Apr 2

Manan Gosalia

Morgan Stanley

HoldMaintains

$141.00 → $128.00

Mar 31

East West Bancorp, Inc. (EWBC) Analyst Forecast

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