East West Bancorp hikes dividend by 33.3%

East West Bancorp (EWBC) approved a sharply higher quarterly dividend on January 22, 2026, lifting the payout by 33.3% to $0.80 per share.

The increase extends East West Bancorp’s dividend growth streak to nine consecutive years. Over the past five years, the dividend has expanded at a compound annual growth rate of 19.4%. Based on a share price of $112.24, the dividend translates into a yield of approximately 2.9%. The ex-dividend date is February 2, 2026.

East West Bancorp operates as the holding company for East West Bank, providing commercial and consumer banking services with a strong focus on U.S.–Asia trade-related businesses. More information is available on the website of East West Bancorp.

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