EWBC dividend: ex-dividend date, history & yield
East West Bancorp, Inc.
East West Bancorp (EWBC) dividend summary
East West Bancorp (EWBC) usually goes ex-dividend and pays in February, May, August and November. Across the 12 payments on record since February 2024, EWBC raised its dividend twice and never cut it. The latest dividend of $0.80 is 33.3% higher than a year earlier ($0.60). If you own 100 shares before the Nov 2, 2026 ex-dividend date, the next dividend would pay you about $80.00 on Nov 17, 2026.
EWBC dividend history
| Ex-dividend date | Payment date | Dividend |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | Nov 17, 2026 | $0.80 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 | $0.80 |
| May 4, 2026 | May 18, 2026 | $0.80 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Feb 17, 2026 | $0.80 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Nov 17, 2025 | $0.60 |
| Aug 4, 2025 | ≈ Aug 18, 2025 | $0.60 |
| May 2, 2025 | ≈ May 16, 2025 | $0.60 |
| Feb 3, 2025 | ≈ Feb 17, 2025 | $0.60 |
| Nov 4, 2024 | ≈ Nov 18, 2024 | $0.55 |
| Aug 2, 2024 | ≈ Aug 16, 2024 | $0.55 |
| May 2, 2024 | ≈ May 16, 2024 | $0.55 |
| Feb 1, 2024 | ≈ Feb 15, 2024 | $0.55 |
Payment dates marked ≈ are estimated from EWBC's usual timing; the others were announced by the company.
Frequently asked questions
When is East West Bancorp (EWBC)'s next ex-dividend date?
EWBC's next ex-dividend date is Nov 2, 2026. To receive that dividend you need to own the shares by the close of Oct 30, 2026, the last business day before the ex-dividend date.
How much is EWBC's dividend?
EWBC most recently paid about $0.80 per share, and pays quarterly, which is roughly $3.20 per share a year. Amounts can change from payment to payment.
What is EWBC's dividend yield?
EWBC's dividend yield is about 2.43%, based on its annual dividend and a share price of $131.77 as of Oct 26, 2026. Yield changes as the price moves.
When does EWBC pay its dividend?
EWBC pays quarterly. The dividend for the Nov 2, 2026 ex-dividend date is paid on Nov 17, 2026.
Has EWBC grown its dividend?
Over its latest 4 payments, EWBC paid $3.20 per share, which was 33.3% higher than the 4 payments before that ($2.40). Past payments do not guarantee future ones.
How much income would $10,000 of EWBC pay?
At the current yield of 2.43%, $10,000 invested in EWBC would pay roughly $243 a year in dividends, or about $20 a month on average. Yield and dividends change, so this is an illustration only. Try the dividend income calculator for your own numbers.
Has EWBC made money for investors over the past year?
Yes. Over the past year EWBC's share price changed by +28.0%, and including the dividends paid its total return was about +30.9%. Past returns do not predict future returns.
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Data as of Oct 26, 2026. Figures are estimates, can be delayed or wrong, and are not investment advice. Learn more: what is an ex-dividend date? · how we calculate these figures