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East West projects 2026 loan growth of 6% to 8% as it raises NII growth outlook to 7% to 9% (NASDAQ:EWBC)

East West Bancorp announced projections for loan growth and net interest income growth through 2026.

Jul 22, 2026, 1:16 AM UTCFinancial Projection1 sourceUpdated 2h ago
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Play(9min)CommentsEarnings Call Insights: East West Bancorp (EWBC) Q2 2026 Management View “I'm pleased to report that East West earned record total revenue, net interest income and non-interest income in the second quarter.

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Bull case

Projected loan growth of 6% to 8% by 2026. Raised net interest income growth outlook to 7% to 9%.

Bear case

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Shared facts

  • East West Bancorp projects loan growth of 6% to 8% by 2026.
  • Raised net interest income growth outlook to 7% to 9%.
  • Record total revenue and net interest income reported.

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  • The article presents factual projections from East West Bancorp without interpretation.

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