EastWest Declares ₱1.8B Dividends as Net Income Jumps 21%

East West Banking Corporation (EastWest) declared cash dividends totaling ₱1.8 billion, equivalent to ₱0.82 per share, for shareholders on record as of May 11, 2026.

The strong earnings growth and dividend payout followings a similar financial performance in 2025.(Photo: EastWest)

The dividend will be paid on May 29, 2026.

The announcement was made during the bank’s annual stockholders’ meeting on April 23, 2026, following strong financial performance in 2025.

EastWest posted a net income of ₱9.2 billion in 2025, up 21% year-on-year, driven by consumer loan growth, improved operating efficiency, and digital expansion.

“At a time when many families and businesses are navigating an uncertain environment, we believe the role of a bank is not only to perform, but to remain steady, prepared, and responsive,” said Jerry G. Ngo.

Total assets grew 10%, supported by a loan portfolio focused on higher-yielding consumer segments. Deposits increased 14%, with CASA deposits boosting the CASA ratio to 82%.

Net interest income rose 21% to ₱40.6 billion, while return on equity reached 11.9%. The cost-to-income ratio improved to 49.7%.

The bank also expanded its digital ecosystem, launching EW Pay with Google Pay integration, becoming the first bank in the Philippines to offer NFC tap-to-pay without requiring an e-wallet.

New partnerships with Unioil, foodpanda, Puregold, and Autodeal further expanded its payment and credit services.

Looking ahead, EastWest aims to rebalance its portfolio toward more secured assets, enhance operational efficiency through technology, and continue investing in digital platforms.