East West Bancorp Reveals Increase In Full Year Bottom Line, But Misses Estimates

East West Bancorp (EWBC) revealed earnings for its full year that increased from last year but missed the Street estimates.

The company's earnings totaled $1.166 billion, or $8.33 per share. This compares with $1.161 billion, or $8.18 per share, last year.

Analysts on average had expected the company to earn $8.36 per share. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

The company's revenue for the period rose 0.4% to $2.619 billion from $2.609 billion last year.

East West Bancorp earnings at a glance (GAAP) :

-Earnings: $1.166 Bln. vs. $1.161 Bln. last year.
-EPS: $8.33 vs. $8.18 last year.
-Revenue: $2.619 Bln vs. $2.609 Bln last year.

by RTTNews Staff Writer

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