EWBC
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East West Bancorp Inc. (EWBC) closed at $103.53 as of 2026-03-20, trading 35.1% above its 200-week moving average of $76.65. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 36.7% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 40, indicating neutral momentum.
A big spike in selling this week — 2.7x the usual volume, and the price dropped. Sometimes this kind of heavy selling marks the end of a decline. The idea is that the last reluctant holders have finally sold, leaving fewer sellers left to push the price lower.
Over the past 1367 weeks of data, EWBC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 10 times. On average, these episodes lasted 30 weeks. Historically, investors who bought EWBC at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +21.0%.
With a market cap of $14.2 billion, EWBC is a large-cap stock. Return on equity stands at 15.9%, a solid level. The stock trades at 1.6x book value.
Over the past 26.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in EWBC would have grown to $2544, compared to $740 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 13.1% vs 7.9% for the index — confirming EWBC as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -10.1% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: EWBC vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After EWBC Crosses Below the Line?
Across 10 historical episodes, buying EWBC when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +21.1% after 12 months (median +45.0%), compared to +14.9% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 70% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +66.3% vs +39.1% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment EWBC crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
EWBC has crossed below its 200-week MA 10 times with an average 1-year return of +21.0% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2007 | Dec 2010 | 164 | 87.1% | -57.3% | +327.3% |
| Aug 2011 | Aug 2011 | 1 | 4.1% | +51.3% | +858.6% |
| Sep 2011 | Oct 2011 | 2 | 1.4% | +49.1% | +853.4% |
| Feb 2016 | Feb 2016 | 4 | 8.0% | +73.2% | +319.5% |
| Apr 2016 | Apr 2016 | 1 | 0.4% | +66.0% | +308.9% |
| Dec 2018 | Jan 2019 | 6 | 15.1% | -1.2% | +157.8% |
| Mar 2019 | Apr 2019 | 2 | 4.6% | -35.2% | +165.1% |
| May 2019 | Dec 2020 | 84 | 54.4% | -30.6% | +161.1% |
| Mar 2023 | Jul 2023 | 18 | 22.9% | +42.4% | +106.4% |
| Aug 2023 | Nov 2023 | 13 | 13.6% | +52.3% | +102.2% |
| Average | 30 | — | +21.0% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is EWBC below its 200-week moving average?
No. East West Bancorp Inc. (EWBC) is currently 35.1% above its 200-week moving average of $76.65. It would need to fall to $76.65 to cross below the line.
What is EWBC's 200-week moving average price?
East West Bancorp Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $76.65 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when EWBC drops below its 200-week moving average?
EWBC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 10 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +21.0%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 30 weeks on average.
Is EWBC a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about EWBC as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 40. Return on equity is 15.9%. Price-to-book is 1.6x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does EWBC compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 26.2 years, $100 invested in EWBC would have grown to $2544, compared to $740 for the S&P 500. That's 13.1% annualized vs 7.9% for the index. EWBC has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does EWBC pay a dividend?
Yes. East West Bancorp Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 309.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20