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EAST WEST BANCORP INC (EWBC) Stock Technical Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:EWBC - US27579R1041 - Common Stock

117.45 USD
-1.39 (-1.17%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 8:00:01 PM
117.45 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 1/9/2026, 8:00:01 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

9

Taking everything into account, EWBC scores 9 out of 10 in our technical rating. Both in the recent history as in the last year, EWBC has proven to be a steady performer, scoring decent points in every aspect analyzed.

The long and short term trends are both positive. This is looking good!
EWBC is part of the Banks industry. There are 383 other stocks in this industry. EWBC outperforms 75% of them.
A new 52 week high is currently being made by EWBC, which is a very good signal! However, this is in line with the S&P500, which is also trading near new highs.
In the last month EWBC has a been trading in the 111.79 - 119.73 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the high of this range.
Prices have been consolidating recently, this may present a good entry opportunity.
When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that EWBC is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 81% of all stocks. However, this overall performance is mostly based on the strong move around 7 months ago.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
EAST WEST BANCORP INC / EWBC Weekly stock chart
EAST WEST BANCORP INC / EWBC Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

7

EWBC has an excellent technical rating and also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately. There is a support zone below the current price at 115.92, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone. Another positive sign is the recent Pocket Pivot signal.

  • A Pocket Pivot is a price/volume accumulation pattern. A Pocket Pivot occurs when price moves up with volume higher than the maximum down volume registered in the previous 10 days.
Support and Resistance Analysis

73.90

120.03

When analyzing the support we can see 4 important areas.

  • A support zone ranging from 114.96 to 115.92. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • Support @112.39 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
  • A support zone ranging from 106.57 to 110.38. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • Support @74.65 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.

We found 1 important resistance area.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 117.46 to 118.84. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
Technical Indicator Signal Analysis

The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.

IndicatorValueSignalComment
ChartMill Long Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe long term trend for EWBC is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe short term trend for EWBC is up.
ChartMill Relative Strength81.13POSITIVEEWBC has a high relative strength, it outperformed 81.13% off all stocks on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of EWBC is above the rising SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of EWBC is above the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of EWBC is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)61.48NEUTRALThe RSI value for EWBC is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)-0.04NEGATIVEThe MACD value suggests EWBC has a negative trend.
Stochastics (14,3)76.69NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for EWBC is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)1.99LOW VOLATILITYThe low ATR as a percentage value for EWBC suggests low volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)36.11POSITIVEThe high ADX value value for EWBC suggests a strong trend.
Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
Daily CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (D)
Bullish Hammer (D)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (D)
Hanging Man (D)
Bullish Harami (D)
Doji (D)
Gravestone Doji (D)
DragonFly Doji (D)
Bearish Engulfing (D)
Bearish Shooting Star (D)
Bearish Harami (D)
Inside Bar (D)
Red Dog Reversal Down (D)
Red Dog Reversal Up (D)
Dark Cloud Cover (D)
Weekly CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (W)
Bullish Hammer (W)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (W)
Hanging Man (W)
Bullish Harami (W)
Doji (W)
Gravestone Doji (W)
DragonFly Doji (W)
Bearish Engulfing (W)
Bearish Shooting Star (W)
Bearish Harami (W)
Inside Bar (W)
Dark Cloud Cover (W)
Daily Chart Patterns
Bull Flag
Bear Flag
Ascending Triangle (D)
Descending Triangle (D)
Symmetrical Triangle (D)
Squeeze
Channel (D)
Channel Up (D)
Channel Down (D)
Rising Wedge (D)
Falling Wedge (D)
Double Bottom (D)
Multiple Bottom (D)
Double Top (D)
Multiple Top (D)
Weekly Chart Patterns
Weekly Bull Flag
Weekly Bear Flag
Squeeze Week
Channel (W)
Double Bottom (W)
Multiple Bottom (W)
Double Top (W)
Multiple Top (W)
Example Setup

Important!: this is just an example which is fully automatically generated based on the analysis above and should in no way be interpreted as a suggestion. Always make your own analysis and determine your own entry and exit points.

ENTRYEXITDISTANCECAPITAL
118.85114.953.90 (3.28%)25.00%
An entry @118.85. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone.An exit @114.95. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone.The trade has a worst case loss of 3.90 points, which is 3.28%.For a 0.82% total portfolio risk, you can invest 25.00% of your capital in this trade.

  • The generated setup is based on the nearest support and resistance areas. If you are looking for a more long term trade, probably a wider stop is advisable.
  • This trade setup was generated fully automatically and should not be interpreted as trading advice. Always check the related news for upcoming earnings or other events. Make your own analysis and trade at your own responsibility.
EAST WEST BANCORP INC / EWBC Daily stock chart

EAST WEST BANCORP INC

NASDAQ:EWBC (1/9/2026, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 117.45 0 (0%)

117.45

-1.39 (-1.17%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryBanks
Performance
% Chg-1.17%
1 Week2.08%
2 Weeks1.8%
1 Month2.3%
3 Month18.31%
6 Month9.82%
12 Month25.6%
2 Year61.31%
3 Year49.58%
5 Year95.95%
10 Year262.28%
15 Year441%
Volatility
ATR(14)2.33
ATR(20)%1.99%
ATR Inc46.84%
Range Today2.82
ADR(20)2.32
ADR(20)%1.97%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS81.13
3 months CRS86.93
6 months CRS65.66
Mansfield0.59
10 Day High119.73
10 Day Low111.79
20 Day High119.73
20 Day Low111.79
52 Week High119.73
52 Week Low68.27
CS1 End115.92
CR1 Start117.46
Volume & EV
DER(3)-0.07%
DER(5)0.82%
Volume504.40K
Volume Incr-7.91%
Vol(5)658.12K
Vol(50)635.16K

EAST WEST BANCORP INC / EWBC FAQ

What is the ChartMill technical rating of EAST WEST BANCORP INC (EWBC) stock?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 9 / 10 to EWBC.


What is the current trend direction of EAST WEST BANCORP INC (EWBC) stock?

The current trend direction for EAST WEST BANCORP INC (EWBC) is Bullish.


Can you provide the RSI signal for EAST WEST BANCORP INC?

EAST WEST BANCORP INC (EWBC) has an RSI value of 61.4824. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


Can you provide the MACD signal for EAST WEST BANCORP INC?

The MACD indicator for EAST WEST BANCORP INC (EWBC) has a value of -0.0394687, indicating a bearish trend.


What is the buy/sell signal for EWBC stock?

The buy/sell signal for EAST WEST BANCORP INC (EWBC) is buy as both the short term and long term trends are positive.