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- Dividend Yield
- 2.77%
- Payout Ratio
- 26.41%
- Dividend Amount Per Share
- $2.06
- Last Ex-Dividend Date
- Aug 02, 2024
EWBC Dividend Safety
EWBC paid out 26.41% of its $1B earnings as dividends over the last 12 months.
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Dividend Payout Ratio
EWBC's Dividend Payout Ratio of 26.41% is considered safe for the Financial Services sector, indicating that the company retains enough earnings to support business growth.
Interest Rate Coverage
EWBC's Interest Coverage Ratio of 1.104 poses a risk, signaling financial challenges due to insufficient earnings to cover interest expenses.
Income Quality
EWBC shows excellent income quality with a ratio of 1.227. This indicates high-quality earnings and low risk of dividend cuts.
EWBC Dividend Growth
East West Bancorp, Inc.(EWBC) offers a dividend yield of 2.77% and pays $2.06 in dividends per share. Explore the historical dividend growth of EWBC.
Dividend Stability
EWBC has maintained stable dividend payments over the past 10 years with no cuts over 5%.
Dividend Growth
EWBC's dividend payments have increased by 14.87% annually over the last 5 years.
Earnings Growth
EWBC's earnings have grown by 11.492% annually over the last 5 years. This strong earnings growth suggests a stable and increasing income stream, supporting the sustainability and potential growth of dividend payouts.
EWBC Dividend Yield Attractiveness
East West Bancorp, Inc.(EWBC) provides a dividend yield of 2.77%. Compare this with the averages of its peers, industry, and sector to see how it stacks up.
Yield %
2.77%
3.58%
3.73%
4.13%
Dividend Yield
EWBC's dividend yield of 2.77% is considered good compared to the sector average of 3.73%, providing a strong safety margin for investors.
EWBC Cash Flow
Over the past 12 months, EWBC generated $2B in revenue, produced $1B in free cash flow, and distributed $292M in dividends.
Free Cash Flow Growth
EWBC's free cash flow has grown by 14.439% annually over the last 5 years, indicating a strong ability to generate cash and support dividend payments.
EWBC Free Cash Flow and Dividends Paid
This chart shows the Free Cash Flow (FCF) and the portion of FCF used to pay dividends each year by East West Bancorp, Inc.. The filled portion of the bar represents the dividends paid, while the remaining portion represents the remaining FCF.