• Truist Financial sets a new price target for NASDAQ:EWBC at $121, indicating a potential upside of 8.67%.
• Record net income of $1.3 billion for 2025, with a net income of $356 million in Q4 alone.
• Significant increases in returns on average assets (1.70%), returns on average common equity (16.0%), and dividend by 33%.

East West Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:EWBC), the parent company of East West Bank, a leading financial institution, has recently been in the spotlight after Truist Financial set a new price target for EWBC at $121. With the stock currently trading at $111.35, this suggests a potential upside of 8.67%.

East West Bancorp reported a record net income of $1.3 billion for 2025, equating to $9.52 per diluted share. In the fourth quarter alone, the company achieved a net income of $356 million, or $2.55 per diluted share. These strong financial results support the optimistic price target set by Truist Financial.

The company's returns on average assets were 1.70%, and returns on average common equity stood at 16.0% for the year. Additionally, the book value per share increased by 15.9%. These metrics indicate a robust financial performance, which may contribute to the stock's potential upside.

East West Bancorp has also increased its dividend by 33%, rewarding shareholders and potentially attracting more investors. Despite the stock's current price of $111.35, reflecting a decrease of 3.43%, the company's strong financials and increased dividend may drive future growth.

The stock has experienced fluctuations, with a 52-week range between $68.27 and $119.73. With a market capitalization of approximately $15.32 billion and a trading volume of 2,010,527 shares, East West Bancorp remains a significant player in the financial sector.