3 Bank Stocks to Keep on Your Radar as They Hit New 52-Week Highs

UMBF, HWC and EWBC hit fresh 52-week highs as easing inflation, steady Fed policy and economic growth boost bank stocks' prospects.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 17, 2026

Why East West Bancorp (EWBC) is a Great Dividend Stock Right Now

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does East West Bancorp (EWBC) have what it takes?

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 3, 2026

EWBC Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates as NII & Fee Income Increase Y/Y

East West Bancorp beats Q2 earnings estimates as higher net interest and fee income lift revenues, while rising expenses and mixed credit trends shape results.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 22, 2026

East West Bancorp Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

East West Bancorp NASDAQ: EWBC reported record second-quarter 2026 revenue, net interest income and non-interest income, supported by new highs in loans and deposits, executives said on the company's earnings call.

MarketBeat • Jul 21, 2026

East West Bancorp Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results, With Earnings Per Share Up 18% Year-Over-Year, Driven by Record Total Revenue

PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--East West Bancorp, Inc. (“East West” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: EWBC), parent company of East West Bank, reported second quarter 2026 net income of $364 million, or $2.63 per diluted share. Total loans and deposits both reached new records as of June 30, 2026, at $59.0 billion and $70.1 billion, respectively. Return on average assets was 1.75%, return on average common equity was 16.0%, and book value per share grew 13% year-over-year. “East West delivered ano.

Business Wire • Jul 21, 2026

East West Bancorp (EWBC) Beats Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

East West Bancorp (EWBC) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.63 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.61 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.28 per share a year ago.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 21, 2026

East West Bancorp, Inc. (EWBC) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

East West Bancorp, Inc. (EWBC) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha • Jul 22, 2026

Compared to Estimates, East West Bancorp (EWBC) Q2 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for East West Bancorp (EWBC) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended June 2026, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 21, 2026

East West Bancorp (EWBC) Could Be a Great Choice

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does East West Bancorp (EWBC) have what it takes?

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 17, 2026

East West Bancorp Has Proven Me Wrong (Upgrade)

East West Bancorp, Inc. is upgraded to a very soft Buy as fundamentals and profitability improve, outpacing the S&P 500 since last review. EWBC demonstrates robust balance sheet growth, expanding deposits, loans, and securities, with net interest margin rising to 3.49% in Q1 2026. Asset and credit quality remain strong, with return on assets at 1.79%, return on equity at 16.04%, and non-performing assets at only 0.26%.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 18, 2026