East West Bancorp, Inc. (EWBC) Shareholders & Insider Trades
East West Bancorp shareholders at a glance
The largest holder of East West Bancorp stock is BlackRock Advisors LLC, with 12.6 million shares (9.20% of the company), worth about $1.60 billion as of September 25, 2026. The 10 largest holders together own 46.0%.
In Q2 2026, 665 institutional holdings reports listed shares worth $16.50 billion.
Insiders reported 69 transactions in the last two years: 33 sales worth $41.17 million and no purchases. The newest one on file is from May 6, 2026 (Ng Dominic, Chief Executive Officer).
Major holders as of September 25, 2026; quarterly totals from institutional holdings reports (latest Q2 2026); insider transactions on file through May 6, 2026.
East West Bancorp, Inc.
Shareholders Summary
2026Q2
Ownership by Type
Geographic Distribution
Largest East West Bancorp shareholders
| Holder | Shares | % of company | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Advisors LLC | 12.6 million | 9.20% | $1.6B |
| Invesco Advisers, Inc. | 8.8 million | 6.45% | $1.1B |
| Fidelity Management & Research Co. LLC | 8.5 million | 6.19% | $1.1B |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 6.6 million | 4.81% | $837.0M |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 6.2 million | 4.51% | $784.0M |
| State Street Corporation | 5.0 million | 3.67% | $637.0M |
| Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc. | 4.5 million | 3.25% | $565.0M |
| Schroder Investment Management North America, Inc. | 4.0 million | 2.91% | $506.0M |
| Boston Partners Global Investors, Inc. | 3.6 million | 2.61% | $453.0M |
| AQR Capital Management LLC | 3.2 million | 2.35% | $409.0M |
As of September 25, 2026.
East West Bancorp institutional holdings by quarter
| Quarter | Reports | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 665 | – | $16.5B |
| Q1 2026 | 612 | 125.0 million | $13.3B |
| Q4 2025 | 603 | 129.0 million | $14.5B |
| Q3 2025 | 559 | 127.0 million | $13.5B |
| Q2 2025 | 543 | 129.0 million | $13.1B |
| Q1 2025 | 530 | 126.0 million | $11.3B |
| Q4 2024 | 531 | 125.0 million | $12.0B |
| Q3 2024 | 489 | 126.0 million | $10.5B |
Shares and value held by institutions that file quarterly holdings reports (options not included).
East West Bancorp insider trades
| Insider | Date | Title | Transaction | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ng Dominic | May 6, 2026 | Chief Executive Officer | Sale at price 124.76 - 125.34 per share. | $3.8M |
| Ng Dominic | May 5, 2026 | Chief Executive Officer | Sale at price 123.49 per share. | $3.7M |
| Deskus Archana | Apr 30, 2026 | Director | Sale at price 125.55 per share. | $225,990 |
| Ng Dominic | Mar 18, 2026 | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Gift at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Ng Dominic | Feb 27, 2026 | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Krause Douglas Paul | Feb 27, 2026 | Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Teo Gary | Feb 27, 2026 | Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Shi Parker | Feb 27, 2026 | Chief Operating Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Oh Irene H | Feb 27, 2026 | Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Campbell Molly | Feb 6, 2026 | Director | Sale at price 122.81 per share. | $221,058 |
| Teo Gary | Feb 6, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 122.59 per share. | $858,130 |
| Liu Jack C | Feb 5, 2026 | Director | Sale at price 119.00 per share. | $169,099 |
Newest 12 of 69 insider transactions in the last two years.
Questions and answers
Who owns the most East West Bancorp stock?
BlackRock Advisors LLC, with 9.20% of the company (as of September 25, 2026). Next: Invesco Advisers, Inc. (6.45%) and Fidelity Management & Research Co. LLC (6.19%).
How many institutions own East West Bancorp stock?
665 institutional holdings reports listed East West Bancorp shares in Q2 2026 worth $16.50 billion.
Are East West Bancorp insiders buying or selling the stock?
In the last two years insiders reported 33 sales and no purchases (69 transactions in all); the newest on file is from May 6, 2026.
