Cathay General Bancorp (CATY)

NASDAQ: CATY · Real-Time Price · USD
55.73
+0.11 (0.20%)
At close: Apr 28, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
55.73
0.00 (0.00%)
After-hours: Apr 28, 2026, 4:02 PM EDT
0.20%
Market Cap 3.73B
Revenue (ttm) 769.55M
Net Income (ttm) 332.50M
Shares Out 66.97M
EPS (ttm) 4.85
PE Ratio 11.46
Forward PE 9.97
Dividend $1.52 (2.74%)
Ex-Dividend Date Feb 26, 2026
Volume 258,089
Open 55.94
Previous Close 55.62
Day's Range 55.42 - 56.30
52-Week Range 40.96 - 56.30
Beta 0.81
Analysts Hold
Price Target 52.50 (-5.79%)
Earnings Date Apr 22, 2026

About CATY

Cathay General Bancorp operates as the holding company for Cathay Bank that offers various commercial banking products and services to individuals, professionals, and small to medium-sized businesses in the United States. It offers savings accounts, checking accounts, money market deposit accounts, certificates of deposit, individual retirement accounts, and public funds deposits, and acceptance of checking, savings, demand deposits, time deposits, real estate, and consumer loans. The company also provides loan products, such as commercial real... [Read more]

Sector Financials
Founded 1962
Employees 1,268
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol CATY
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2025, Cathay General Bancorp's revenue was $745.26 million, an increase of 7.66% compared to the previous year's $692.22 million. Earnings were $315.12 million, an increase of 10.19%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Forecast

According to 4 analysts, the average rating for CATY stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is $52.5, which is a decrease of -5.79% from the latest price.

Price Target
$52.5
(-5.79% downside)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Stock Forecasts

News

Cathay Bank Announces 49th Annual Charity Golf Tournament

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #CathayBank--Cathay Bank is excited to announce its upcoming 49th Annual Charity Golf Tournament, that will take place on May 6, 2026 at the Industry Hills Golf Club at ...

4 days ago - Business Wire

Cathay General Bancorp Adopts New Share Repurchase Program

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cathay General Bancorp (the “Company”, Nasdaq: CATY), the holding company for Cathay Bank, announced that its Board of Directors has adopted a new share repurchase progra...

5 days ago - Business Wire

Cathay General Bancorp Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026

Q1 2026 saw net income of $86.9M and NIM expansion to 3.43%, with stable credit quality and improved efficiency. Loan growth is expected to accelerate later in the year, and a new $150M share repurchase program was approved.

5 days ago - Transcripts

Cathay General Bancorp Announces First Quarter 2026 Results

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cathay General Bancorp (the “Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) (Nasdaq: CATY), the holding company for Cathay Bank, today announced its unaudited financial results for the ...

6 days ago - Business Wire

Cathay General Bancorp to Announce First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cathay General Bancorp (Nasdaq: CATY), the holding company for Cathay Bank, is scheduled to announce its first quarter 2026 financial results after the markets close on W...

19 days ago - Business Wire

Cathay General Bancorp Declares $0.38 Per Share Dividend

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cathay General Bancorp (Nasdaq: CATY) announced that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of thirty-eight cents per common share, payable on March 9, 2026, to ...

2 months ago - Business Wire

Cathay General Bancorp Announces Retirement of Chief Financial Officer and Appointment of Successor

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cathay General Bancorp (Nasdaq: CATY), the holding company for Cathay Bank, announced that Heng W. Chen will retire as Chief Financial Officer of Cathay General Bancorp a...

3 months ago - Business Wire

Cathay General Bancorp Earnings Call Transcript: Q4 2025

Q4 2025 net income rose 16.5% sequentially to $90.5 million, with strong loan and deposit growth, improved asset quality, and robust capital ratios. Management expects moderate loan and deposit growth, stable margins, and continued competitive pressures in 2026.

3 months ago - Transcripts

Cathay General Bancorp Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cathay General Bancorp (the “Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) (Nasdaq: CATY), the holding company for Cathay Bank, today announced its unaudited financial results for the ...

3 months ago - Business Wire

Cathay General Bancorp to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cathay General Bancorp (Nasdaq: CATY), the holding company for Cathay Bank, is scheduled to announce its fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results after the mar...

3 months ago - Business Wire

Cathay General Bancorp Declares $0.34 Per Share Dividend

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cathay General Bancorp (Nasdaq: CATY) announced that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of thirty-four cents per common share, payable on December 11, 2025, ...

5 months ago - Business Wire

Cathay Bank Participates in CFA Institute Research Challenge

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #CFASocietyLosAngeles--Cathay Bank is proud to announce its participation in the CFA Institute Research Challenge, an annual global competition that provides university ...

6 months ago - Business Wire

Cathay General Bancorp Earnings Call Transcript: Q3 2025

Q3 2025 net income rose slightly to $77.7M, with EPS up 2.7% and NIM at 3.31%. Loan and deposit growth guidance increased, while credit provisions rose due to acquired movie theater loans. Deposit competition remains fierce, but liquidity and capital ratios are strong.

6 months ago - Transcripts

Cathay General Bancorp Announces Third Quarter 2025 Results

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cathay General Bancorp (the “Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) (Nasdaq: CATY), the holding company for Cathay Bank, today announced its unaudited financial results for the ...

6 months ago - Business Wire

Cathay General Bancorp to Announce Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cathay General Bancorp (Nasdaq: CATY), the holding company for Cathay Bank, is scheduled to announce its third quarter 2025 financial results after the markets close on T...

7 months ago - Business Wire

Albert J. Wang Appointed Deputy CFO of Cathay Bank

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cathay General Bancorp (Nasdaq: CATY), the holding company for Cathay Bank, is pleased to announce that Mr. Albert J. Wang has joined Cathay Bank as Executive Vice Presid...

7 months ago - Business Wire

Cathay General Bancorp Earnings Call Transcript: Q2 2025

Q2 2025 net income rose 11.4% to $77.4M, driven by higher net interest and noninterest income, and lower credit loss provisions. Loan growth was strong, prompting an upward revision in 2025 guidance, while capital and liquidity remain robust.

9 months ago - Transcripts

Cathay General Bancorp Announces Second Quarter 2025 Results

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cathay General Bancorp (the “Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) (Nasdaq: CATY), the holding company for Cathay Bank, today announced its unaudited financial results for the ...

10 months ago - Business Wire

Cathay General Bancorp to Announce Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cathay General Bancorp (Nasdaq: CATY), the holding company for Cathay Bank, is scheduled to announce its second quarter 2025 financial results after the markets close on ...

10 months ago - Business Wire

Three bank stocks to avoid — and 18 to buy — from analysts at Jefferies

Analysts at the firm rolled out their coverage of 32 regional banks ahead of annual regulatory stress tests in June.

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1 year ago - Market Watch

Cathay General Bancorp Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2025

Q1 2025 net income fell 13.3% to $69.5M, with EPS down 12.5%. Loan growth guidance was widened to 1%-4% amid tariff and economic uncertainty. Net interest margin improved, and a $125M stock buyback was completed.

1 year ago - Transcripts

Cathay General Bancorp Announces First Quarter 2025 Results

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cathay General Bancorp (the “Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) (Nasdaq: CATY), the holding company for Cathay Bank, today announced its unaudited financial results for the ...

1 year ago - Business Wire

Cathay Bank Unveils Plans for the 48th Annual Charity Golf Tournament

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #CathayBank--Cathay Bank is excited to announce the upcoming 48th Annual Charity Golf Tournament scheduled for May 28, 2025. The prestigious event will once again unfold...

1 year ago - Business Wire

Cathay General Bancorp to Announce First Quarter 2025 Financial Results

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cathay General Bancorp (Nasdaq: CATY), the holding company for Cathay Bank, is scheduled to announce its first quarter 2025 financial results after the markets close on M...

1 year ago - Business Wire

Cathay General Bancorp Earnings Call Transcript: Q4 2024

Q4 2024 net income rose 18.8% sequentially to $80.2 million, with EPS up 19.1%. Loan and deposit growth for 2025 are both projected at 3%-4%, and net interest margin is expected to improve. Risk management was enhanced, and capital ratios strengthened.

1 year ago - Transcripts