Cathay General Bancorp (CATY)

NASDAQ: CATY · Real-Time Price · USD
57.37
+0.12 (0.21%)
May 22, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT - Market open
Market Cap3.85B +30.7%
Revenue (ttm)769.55M +11.3%
Net Income332.50M +17.1%
EPS4.85 +22.8%
Shares Out 67.04M
PE Ratio11.80
Forward PE10.24
Dividend$1.52 (2.66%)
Ex-Dividend DateMay 28, 2026
Volume59,843
Open57.35
Previous Close57.25
Day's Range57.10 - 57.62
52-Week Rangen/a
Beta0.86
AnalystsHold
Price Target57.40 (+0.05%)
Earnings DateApr 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 Summary

According to 5 analysts, the average rating for CATY stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is $57.4, which is an increase of 0.05% from the latest price.

Price Target
$57.4
(0.05% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Stock Forecasts

News

Cathay General Bancorp Transcript: AGM 2026

The meeting confirmed a quorum and approved all proposals, including director elections, executive compensation, and auditor ratification. Strong 2025 financial results were reported, with increased net income, loan and deposit growth, and a higher quarterly dividend.

3 days ago - Transcripts

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 June 9, 2026, to s...

6 days ago - Business Wire

Cathay General price target raised to $47 from $45 at Piper Sandler

Piper Sandler analyst Matthew Clark raised the firm’s price target on Cathay General (CATY) to $47 from $45 and keeps an Underweight rating on the shares. After the first wave…

25 days ago - TheFly

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 ...

27 days ago - Business Wire

Cathay General adopts new buyback program for up to $150M

Cathay General (CATY) “announced that its Board of Directors has adopted a new share repurchase program authorizing the Company to repurchase up to $150,000,000 of the Company’s common stock. The…

4 weeks ago - TheFly

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...

4 weeks ago - Business Wire

Cathay General price target raised to $58 from $55 at Keefe Bruyette

Keefe Bruyette raised the firm’s price target on Cathay General (CATY) to $58 from $55 and keeps a Market Perform rating on the shares.

4 weeks ago - TheFly

Cathay General Bancorp Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026

Q1 2026 saw net income of $86.9M and EPS of $1.29, with NIM expanding to 3.43% and strong credit quality. Capital return was robust, including a dividend hike and share repurchases, while guidance for loan and deposit growth remains unchanged for the year.

4 weeks ago - Transcripts

Cathay General Bancorp Slides: Q1 2026

Cathay General Bancorp has posted slides in relation to its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on April 22, 2026.

4 weeks ago - Filings

Cathay General Bancorp Earnings release: Q1 2026

Cathay General Bancorp released its Q1 2026 earnings on April 22, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.

4 weeks ago - Filings

Cathay General Bancorp Quarterly report: Q1 2026

Cathay General Bancorp has published its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report on April 22, 2026.

4 weeks ago - Filings

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 ...

4 weeks 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...

6 weeks ago - Business Wire

Cathay General CFO Chen to retire

Cathay General (CATY) Bancorp announced that Heng W. Chen will retire as Chief Financial Officer of Cathay General Bancorp and Cathay Bank and Treasurer of Cathay General Bancorp, effective March…

4 months ago - TheFly

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...

4 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.

4 months ago - Transcripts

Cathay General Bancorp Annual report: Q4 2025

Cathay General Bancorp has published its Q4 2025 annual report on January 22, 2026.

4 months ago - Filings

Cathay General Bancorp Earnings release: Q4 2025

Cathay General Bancorp released its Q4 2025 earnings on January 22, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.

4 months ago - Filings

Cathay General Bancorp Slides: Q4 2025

Cathay General Bancorp has posted slides in relation to its Q4 2025 quarterly earnings report, which was published on January 22, 2026.

4 months ago - Filings

Cathay General Bancorp Annual report: Q4 2025

Cathay General Bancorp has published its Q4 2025 annual report on January 22, 2026.

4 months ago - Filings

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 ...

4 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...

4 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, ...

6 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 price target raised to $52 from $51 at DA Davidson

DA Davidson raised the firm’s price target on Cathay General (CATY) to $52 from $51 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The company reported a solid quarter of…

7 months ago - TheFly