East West Bancorp posts record 2025 net income of $1.3 billion and raises dividend 33%
East West Bancorp reported record full-year 2025 net income of $1.3 billion, or $9.52 per diluted share, both up 14% from 2024, with revenue up 12% to $2.9 billion. Fourth-quarter net income was $356 million, or $2.55 per diluted share, down 3.3% from the third quarter. The board raised the quarterly common stock dividend by 33% to $0.80 per share, which increases the cash returned to shareholders.
Key points
- Full-year 2025 net income was $1.3 billion, or $9.52 per diluted share, up 14% year-over-year.
- Full-year 2025 revenue was $2.9 billion, up $318 million, or 12%.
- Fourth-quarter 2025 net income was $356 million, or $2.55 per diluted share, down 3.3% from the third quarter.
- Quarterly dividend raised to $0.80 per share from $0.60, payable February 17, 2026 to holders of record as of February 2, 2026.
The filing
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