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Foreign exchange income

East-West Bancorp Foreign exchange income increased by 3.9% to $15.45M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 2.5%, from $15.84M to $15.45M. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Foreign exchange income shows an upward trend with a 12.5% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryMarket Position
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2022
Last reportedQ1 2026May 8, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase reflects higher demand for international trade services or increased volatility in currency markets.

Detailed definition

Revenue generated from currency exchange services provided to customers, including spreads on foreign currency transacti...

Peer comparison

Higher for banks with significant international or cross-border business segments compared to purely domestic retail banks.

Metric ID: other_foreign_exchange_income

Historical Data

17 periods
 Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$10.35M$10.35M$10.35M$10.35M$12.07M$12.07M$12.07M$12.07M$11.47M$12.92M$13.57M$16.64M$15.84M$13.72M$14.49M$14.86M$15.45M
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+16.6%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%-5.0%+12.7%+5.0%+22.7%-4.8%-13.4%+5.7%+2.6%+3.9%
YoY Change+16.6%+16.6%+16.6%+16.6%-5.0%+7.1%+12.4%+37.9%+38.1%+6.1%+6.8%-10.7%-2.5%
Range$10.35M$16.64M
CAGR+10.5%
Avg YoY Growth+12.0%
Median YoY Growth+12.4%
Current Streak3 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is East-West Bancorp's foreign exchange income?
East-West Bancorp (EWBC) reported foreign exchange income of $15.45M in Q1 2026.
How has East-West Bancorp's foreign exchange income changed year-over-year?
East-West Bancorp's foreign exchange income decreased by 2.5% year-over-year, from $15.84M to $15.45M.
What is the long-term trend for East-West Bancorp's foreign exchange income?
Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), East-West Bancorp's foreign exchange income has grown at a 12.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $41.42M to $58.91M.
What does foreign exchange income mean?
Profit earned from currency exchange and international transaction services.