EWBC
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East West Bancorp Inc. (EWBC) closed at $125.82 as of 2026-05-01, trading 60.7% above its 200-week moving average of $78.29. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 57.4% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 63, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.0x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.81 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1373 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 $17.2 billion, EWBC is a large-cap stock. Return on equity stands at 16.5%, a solid level. The stock trades at 1.9x book value.
Over the past 26.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in EWBC would have grown to $3092, compared to $820 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 13.9% vs 8.3% for the index — confirming EWBC as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -10.1% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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% | +419.3% |
| Aug 2011 | Aug 2011 | 1 | 4.1% | +51.3% | +1064.9% |
| Sep 2011 | Oct 2011 | 2 | 1.4% | +49.1% | +1058.7% |
| Feb 2016 | Feb 2016 | 4 | 8.0% | +73.2% | +409.8% |
| Apr 2016 | Apr 2016 | 1 | 0.4% | +66.0% | +396.9% |
| Dec 2018 | Jan 2019 | 6 | 15.1% | -1.2% | +213.3% |
| Mar 2019 | Apr 2019 | 2 | 4.6% | -35.2% | +222.1% |
| May 2019 | Dec 2020 | 84 | 54.4% | -30.6% | +217.4% |
| Mar 2023 | Jul 2023 | 18 | 22.9% | +42.4% | +150.8% |
| Aug 2023 | Nov 2023 | 13 | 13.6% | +52.3% | +145.8% |
| Average | 30 | — | +21.0% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is EWBC below its 200-week moving average?
No. East West Bancorp Inc. (EWBC) is currently 60.7% above its 200-week moving average of $78.29. It would need to fall to $78.29 to cross below the line.
What is EWBC's 200-week moving average price?
East West Bancorp Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $78.29 as of 2026-05-01. 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 2026-05-01: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 63. Return on equity is 16.5%. Price-to-book is 1.9x. 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 26.3 years, $100 invested in EWBC would have grown to $3092, compared to $820 for the S&P 500. That's 13.9% annualized vs 8.3% 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 254.00%.
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 2026-05-01