Transaction overview
East West Bancorp (NASDAQ:EWBC) Executive Vice President Gary Teo completed a sale of 7,000 shares of the bank's common stock on February 6, 2026. The shares were sold at a weighted average price of $122.59, producing proceeds totaling $858,130.
Post-transaction holdings
Following the disposition, Teo retains direct ownership of 5,252 shares. In addition, he holds 436 shares indirectly through a 401(k) plan.
Quarterly results and operational metrics
The share sale occurred amid East West Bancorp's release of fourth-quarter 2025 results. The bank reported earnings per share of $2.55, surpassing the consensus estimate of $2.49. While the company did not disclose detailed revenue figures in the information provided, it indicated strong revenue performance. A key operating metric, pre-provision net revenue, was reported at $490.2 million, which exceeded analyst forecasts by 1.0%.
Analyst positioning
Following the earnings announcement, Stephens adjusted its price target on East West Bancorp to $125 from $120 and maintained an Equal Weight rating on the stock.
Contextual notes
The transaction, the updated analyst target and the quarterly financial metrics are presented here as reported. No additional financial details or revenues were provided beyond the figures noted above.
Summary takeaway
In a single-day transaction on February 6, 2026, an East West Bancorp executive converted 7,000 shares into $858,130 in cash while retaining a portion of his holdings. The sale aligns in time with the bank's fourth-quarter 2025 results which modestly outperformed analyst expectations on EPS and pre-provision net revenue, and with an analyst revising a price target upward while keeping an Equal Weight stance.