Provision for Credit Losses
East-West Bancorp Provision for Credit Losses increased by 20.0% to $36.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 26.5%, from $49.00M to $36.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Provision for Credit Losses shows an upward trend with a 46.2% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase suggests deteriorating credit quality or portfolio growth, while a decrease may indicate improved borrower health or more conservative lending.
Detailed definition
This is an expense set aside to cover expected future losses on loans and credit card receivables. It reflects managemen...
Peer comparison
Standard for all lenders and credit card issuers.
provision_for_credit_lossesHistorical Data
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | -$15.00M | -$10.00M | -$10.00M | $8.00M | $13.50M | $27.00M | $25.00M | $20.00M | $26.00M | $42.00M | $37.00M | $25.00M | $37.00M | $42.00M | $70.00M | $49.00M | $45.00M | $36.00M | $30.00M | $36.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +33.3% | +0.0% | +180.0% | +68.8% | +100.0% | -7.4% | -20.0% | +30.0% | +61.5% | -11.9% | -32.4% | +48.0% | +13.5% | +66.7% | -30.0% | -8.2% | -20.0% | -16.7% | +20.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +190.0% | +370.0% | +350.0% | +150.0% | +92.6% | +55.6% | +48.0% | +25.0% | +42.3% | +0.0% | +89.2% | +96.0% | +21.6% | -14.3% | -57.1% | -26.5% |
Business Segments
| Segment | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Banking | $40.16M | $36.93M | $66.96M | $40.78M | $38.72M | $35.58M | $37.00M | $27.01M |
| Consumer and Business Banking | -$3.25M | $5.93M | $3.45M | $7.69M | $6.78M | $16.68M | — | $9.19M |
| Treasury and Other | — | -$861.00K | -$402.00K | $536.00K | -$499.00K | -$16.26M | -$1.91M | -$192.00K |
| Other | $0.00 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total | $37.00M | $42.00M | $70.00M | $49.00M | $45.00M | $36.00M | $30.00M | $36.00M |
Other was previously reported and has since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is East-West Bancorp's provision for credit losses?
- East-West Bancorp (EWBC) reported provision for credit losses of $36.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has East-West Bancorp's provision for credit losses changed year-over-year?
- East-West Bancorp's provision for credit losses decreased by 26.5% year-over-year, from $49.00M to $36.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for East-West Bancorp's provision for credit losses?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), East-West Bancorp's provision for credit losses has grown at a 46.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -$35.00M to $160.00M.
- What does provision for credit losses mean?
- The amount of money set aside to cover potential losses from unpaid loans.