EWBC Dividend History & Yield
East West Bancorp, Inc. · NasdaqGS
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 2, 2026 (in 54 days) | Nov 16, 2026 | $0.80 | $80.00 | Estimated |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 (in 145 days) | Feb 15, 2027 | $0.80 | $80.00 | Estimated |
| Mon, May 3, 2027 (in 236 days) | May 17, 2027 | $0.80 | $80.00 | Estimated |
| Mon, Aug 2, 2027 (in 327 days) | Aug 16, 2027 | $0.80 | $80.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from EWBC's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $3.20 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much EWBC do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 375 | $48,469 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 1,875 | $242,344 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 3,750 | $484,687 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.48%. $10,000 in EWBC would currently pay about $248 a year ($21 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
EWBC dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 | $0.80 | +0.0% |
| May 4, 2026 | May 18, 2026 | $0.80 | +0.0% |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Feb 17, 2026 | $0.80 | +33.3% |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Nov 17, 2025 | $0.60 | +0.0% |
| Aug 4, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 | $0.60 | +0.0% |
| May 2, 2025 | May 16, 2025 | $0.60 | +0.0% |
| Feb 3, 2025 | Feb 17, 2025 | $0.60 | +9.1% |
| Nov 4, 2024 | Nov 15, 2024 | $0.55 | +0.0% |
| Aug 2, 2024 | Aug 16, 2024 | $0.55 | +0.0% |
| May 2, 2024 | May 17, 2024 | $0.55 | +0.0% |
| Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 | $0.55 | +14.6% |
| Oct 31, 2023 | Nov 15, 2023 | $0.48 | +0.0% |
| Jul 31, 2023 | Aug 15, 2023 | $0.48 | +0.0% |
| Apr 28, 2023 | May 15, 2023 | $0.48 | +0.0% |
| Feb 3, 2023 | Feb 21, 2023 | $0.48 | +20.0% |
| Oct 31, 2022 | Nov 15, 2022 | $0.40 | +0.0% |
| Jul 29, 2022 | Aug 15, 2022 | $0.40 | +0.0% |
| Apr 29, 2022 | May 16, 2022 | $0.40 | +0.0% |
| Feb 4, 2022 | Feb 22, 2022 | $0.40 | +21.2% |
| Oct 29, 2021 | Nov 15, 2021 | $0.33 | +0.0% |
| Jul 30, 2021 | Aug 16, 2021 | $0.33 | +0.0% |
| Apr 30, 2021 | May 17, 2021 | $0.33 | +0.0% |
| Feb 8, 2021 | Feb 23, 2021 | $0.33 | +20.0% |
| Oct 30, 2020 | Nov 16, 2020 | $0.275 | +0.0% |
EWBC dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2026 | Raised 33.3% | $0.60 | $0.80 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
EWBC scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About East West Bancorp, Inc.
East West Bancorp, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for East West Bank that provides a range of personal and commercial banking services to businesses and individuals in the United States. The company operates through three segments: Consumer and Business Banking, Commercial Banking, and Treasury and Other. It accepts various deposit products, such as personal and business checking and savings accounts, money market, and time deposits.
Sector: Financial Services. Industry: Banks - Regional. First dividend on our records: Feb 18, 1999. 111 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 8, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
EWBC dividend FAQ
When is EWBC's next ex-dividend date?
EWBC's next ex-dividend date is Nov 2, 2026 (in 54 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.80 per share, expected on Nov 16, 2026.
How often does EWBC pay dividends?
EWBC pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.80 per share with an ex-date of Aug 3, 2026.
What is EWBC's dividend yield?
EWBC's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 2.32%, based on $3.00 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $129.25. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $3.20 per share, is 2.48%.
How much does EWBC pay per share?
EWBC pays about $0.80 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $3.20 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $320.00 a year.
Has EWBC grown or cut its dividend?
EWBC has raised its annual dividend for 5 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 18.9% a year (+27.7% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of EWBC do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.48%, you would need about 375 shares of EWBC (roughly $48,469 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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