East West Bancorp (STU:EW2) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.31 (As of Mar. 2026) — 35% Above Median

What is East West Bancorp Dividend Payout Ratio?

East West Bancorp STU:EW2 -0.88% 84 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.31 as of Mar. 2026, which is 35% above its 10-year median of 0.23. GuruFocus rates STU:EW2 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €90.16 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,169 Banks companies, East West Bancorp ranks better than 65.18% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. East West Bancorp's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.31.

The historical rank and industry rank for East West Bancorp's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

STU:EW2' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.19 Med: 0.23 Max: 0.28
Current: 0.26

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of East West Bancorp was 0.28. The lowest was 0.19. And the median was 0.23.

STU:EW2's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
65.18% of 1169 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 0.32 vs STU:EW2: 0.26

As of today (2026-07-03), the Dividend Yield % of East West Bancorp is 2.10%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of East West Bancorp was 4.83%. The lowest was 1.10%. And the median was 2.10%.

East West Bancorp's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.69.

During the past 12 months, East West Bancorp's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 15.60% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 14.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 17.40% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 13.20% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of East West Bancorp was 146.60% per year. The lowest was -53.60% per year. And the median was 15.15% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

East West Bancorp (STU:EW2) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

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East West Bancorp Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for East West Bancorp's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

East West Bancorp Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

East West Bancorp Annual Data

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STU:EW2 vs PNFP, WBS, FHN: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, East West Bancorp's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

East West Bancorp Dividend Payout Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, East West Bancorp's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where East West Bancorp's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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East West Bancorp Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

East West Bancorp's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	2.05	/	8.104
	=	0.25

East West Bancorp's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	0.692	/	2.223
	=	0.31

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.31 mean?

East West Bancorp (STU:EW2) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.31 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on East West Bancorp and its competitors. This is 35% above median its historical median of 0.23. Over the past decade, East West Bancorp's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.19 to 0.28. According to the industry distribution chart, East West Bancorp ranks #407 out of 1169 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 34.8%.

Is East West Bancorp's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

East West Bancorp's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.31 is 35% above median its 10-year median of 0.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.19 to a high of 0.28. The Banks industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. East West Bancorp's value of 0.31 is 3.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, East West Bancorp ranks #407 out of 1169 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, East West Bancorp has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does East West Bancorp's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to PNFP and WBS?

According to the Banks industry distribution chart, East West Bancorp ranks #407 out of 1169 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts East West Bancorp in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. East West Bancorp's value of 0.31 is 3.1% below this benchmark. Historically, East West Bancorp's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.19 to 0.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.23 vs. the industry median of 0.32, East West Bancorp has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a Banks company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Banks companies is 0.32, based on 1,169 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. East West Bancorp's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.31 is 3.1% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.

What does a high Dividend Payout Ratio mean?

A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on East West Bancorp and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. East West Bancorp's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.31, which is 35% above median its own 10-year median of 0.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is East West Bancorp stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, East West Bancorp (STU:EW2) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €90.16, compared to a current price of €113.00 — trading 25.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.31, which is 35% above median its 10-year median of 0.23 and 3.1% below the Banks industry median of 0.32. East West Bancorp's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?

Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For East West Bancorp (STU:EW2), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.31 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is East West Bancorp (STU:EW2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, East West Bancorp stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €113.00 is trading 25.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €90.16. GuruFocus considers East West Bancorp to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:EW2:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.31 (35% above median its 10-year median of 0.23)
GF Value™: €90.16 vs. price of €113.00 (25.3% above fair value)
GF Score™: 84/100 with 7 warning signs
Industry Position: 3.1% below the Banks median (#407 of 1169)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:EW2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

East West Bancorp Business Description

Industry Financial Services Banks

Comparable Companies PNFP WBS FHN FCNCA UMBF WTFC BPOP KEY ZION ONB SGX:D05 SHSE:600036 MIL:UCG XPAR:BNP NSE:HDFCBANK MIL:ISP TSE:8411 SAU:1120 NSE:ICICIBANK NSE:SBIN

Other Exchanges EWBC:USA

Address 135 North Los Robles Avenue, 7th Floor, Pasadena, CA, USA, 91101

Website https://www.eastwestbank.com

East West Bancorp Inc operates in U.S. and Asia. The Bank provides range of personal and commercial banking services to individuals and businesses. In addition to offering traditional deposit products that include personal and business checking and savings accounts, money market, and time deposits, the Bank also offers foreign exchange, treasury management and wealth management services. The Bank has three operating segments, (1) Consumer and Business Banking, (2) Commercial Banking and (3) Treasury and Other. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Commercial banking segment.

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