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Derivative Liability

East-West Bancorp Derivative Liability increased by 7.0% to $304.37M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Over 4 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Derivative Liability shows an upward trend with a 4.3% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ4 2017
Last reportedQ1 2026May 8, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase in liabilities may indicate unfavorable market movements against the firm's hedges or increased hedging activity.

Detailed definition

This represents the total fair value of all derivative contracts that are in a loss position for the company at the repo...

Peer comparison

Standard metric for any large financial institution or insurer with significant balance sheet hedging activities.

Metric ID: other_derivative_liabilities

Historical Data

15 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$195.61M$219.17M$157.44M$256.95M$636.16M$790.40M$644.52M$511.98M$603.54M$685.51M$537.14M$558.59M$503.96M$284.33M$304.37M
QoQ Change+12.0%-28.2%+63.2%+147.6%+24.2%-18.5%-20.6%+17.9%+13.6%-21.6%+4.0%-9.8%-43.6%+7.0%
YoY Change+225.2%+260.6%+309.4%+99.3%-5.1%-13.3%-16.7%+9.1%-16.5%
Range$157.44M$790.40M
CAGR+13.5%
Avg YoY Growth+94.7%
Median YoY Growth+9.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is East-West Bancorp's derivative liability?
East-West Bancorp (EWBC) reported derivative liability of $304.37M in Q1 2026.
What is the long-term trend for East-West Bancorp's derivative liability?
Over 4 years (2020 to 2025), East-West Bancorp's derivative liability has grown at a 4.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $240.13M to $284.33M.
What does derivative liability mean?
The total market value of all derivative contracts that currently have a negative value for the company.