Here's What Key Metrics Tell Us About East West Bancorp (EWBC) Q3 Earnings

For the quarter ended September 2025, East West Bancorp (EWBC) reported revenue of $778.05 million, up 18.3% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $2.62, compared to $2.09 in the year-ago quarter.The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $723.78 million, representing a surprise of +7.5%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +11.49%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $2.35.While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street expectations to determine their next course of action, some key metrics always provide a better insight into a company's underlying performance.Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.Here is how East West Bancorp performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:Annualized quarterly net charge-offs to average loans HFI: 0.1% versus the five-analyst average estimate of 0.2%.Net interest margin: 3.5% versus the five-analyst average estimate of 3.4%.Efficiency ratio: 35.6% versus the four-analyst average estimate of 36%.Leverage ratio: 10.7% versus 10.7% estimated by four analysts on average.Total capital ratio: 16.2% versus the three-analyst average estimate of 15.8%.Average Balance - Total interest-earning assets: $76.21 billion versus $75.34 billion estimated by three analysts on average.Adjusted efficiency ratio: 33.8% compared to the 34.3% average estimate based on three analysts.Tier 1 capital ratio: 14.8% versus the three-analyst average estimate of 14.6%.Total nonaccrual loans: $156.93 million compared to the $159.75 million average estimate based on two analysts.Total nonperforming assets: $200.74 million compared to the $197.96 million average estimate based on two analysts.Total Noninterest Income: $100.52 million versus the five-analyst average estimate of $90.04 million.Net Interest Income: $677.53 million versus the five-analyst average estimate of $633.62 million.View all Key Company Metrics for East West Bancorp here>>>Shares of East West Bancorp have returned -7.9% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.2% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.5 Stocks Set to DoubleEach was handpicked by a Zacks expert as the favorite stock to gain +100% or more in the months ahead. They includeStock #1: A Disruptive Force with Notable Growth and ResilienceStock #2: Bullish Signs Signaling to Buy the DipStock #3: One of the Most Compelling Investments in the MarketStock #4: Leader In a Red-Hot Industry Poised for GrowthStock #5: Modern Omni-Channel Platform Coiled to SpringMost of the stocks in this report are flying under Wall Street radar, which provides a great opportunity to get in on the ground floor. While not all picks can be winners, previous recommendations have soared +171%, +209% and +232%.Download Atomic Opportunity: Nuclear Energy's Comeback free today.Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report East West Bancorp, Inc. (EWBC): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks