Westfield Capital Management Co. LP Increases Stake in East West Bancorp

Investment firm raises position in financial services provider by nearly 25%

Feb. 27, 2026 at 1:26pm

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Westfield Capital Management Co. LP, an investment management firm, increased its stake in East West Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:EWBC) by 24.9% during the third quarter of 2025, according to a recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund now owns 589,535 shares of the financial services provider's stock, valued at approximately $62.76 million.

Why it matters

This transaction highlights the continued investor interest and confidence in East West Bancorp, a prominent regional bank serving the U.S. and Greater China markets. The increase in Westfield's position suggests the firm sees strong growth potential for the bank going forward.

The details

According to the SEC filing, Westfield Capital Management Co. LP added 117,607 shares of East West Bancorp to its portfolio during the third quarter, bringing its total ownership to approximately 0.43% of the company's outstanding shares. East West Bancorp is a full-service commercial bank headquartered in Southern California, providing a range of financial products and services to businesses and individuals, including commercial and residential lending, trade finance, and deposit services.

Westfield Capital Management Co. LP increased its stake in East West Bancorp during the third quarter of 2025.

The players