Cathay General Bancorp (CATY)

Currency in USD
63.03
-0.21(-0.33%)
Closed·
63.030.00(0.00%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
62.9963.83
52 wk Range
43.6663.91
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
63.24
Open
63.58
Day's Range
62.99-63.83
52 wk Range
43.66-63.91
Volume
409.23K
Average Volume (3m)
502.58K
1-Year Change
39.3852%
Book Value / Share
45.45
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
64.80
Upside
+2.81%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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ProTips
5 analysts have revised their earnings upwards for the upcoming period

Cathay General Bancorp News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Neutral

Analyst Ratings

1 Buy
3 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
5 analysts
Overall Consensus
Neutral

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 64.80
(+2.81% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Piper Sandler
Sell53.00-15.91%49.50MaintainJul 27, 2026
DA Davidson
Hold66.00+4.71%56.00MaintainJul 23, 2026
Stephens
Hold63.00-0.05%56.00MaintainJul 23, 2026
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
Hold67.00+6.30%64.00MaintainJul 23, 2026
Piper Sandler
Sell47.00-25.43%45.00MaintainApr 27, 2026

Cathay General Bancorp Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2026

  • Cathay General Bancorp Q2 2026 EPS of $1.37 beat estimates by $0.02; revenue of $222.3M topped forecasts by $4M amid margin expansion.
  • Net interest margin rose 5bps to 3.48%, marking eighth consecutive quarterly increase; bank sold $160M in securities to reinvest at higher yields.
  • Management maintained 2026 loan growth guidance at 3.5%-4.5%, NIM target of 3.4%-3.5%; lowered deposit growth outlook to 3%-4% from prior range.
  • Board increased share repurchase authorization to $200M from $150M; bank plans to redeem $54.1M in trust-preferred securities to cut funding costs.
  • Credit quality stable with net charge-offs falling to $1.8M; CFO noted $200M in July loan bookings, signaling strong Q3 momentum in CRE lending.
Last Updated: 2026/07/23, 01:08
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Earnings

Latest Release
Jul 22, 2026
EPS / Forecast
1,37 / 1,35
Revenue / Forecast
222,3M / 218,27M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 5.11%
Dividend Yield
2.40%
Industry Median 2.83%
Annualised payout
1.52
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+3.60%
Growth Streak

CATY Income Statement

Compare CATY to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
CATY
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
12.1x12.6x10.0x
PEG Ratio
0.520.270.03
Price/Book
1.4x1.6x1.0x
Price / LTM Sales
5.3x3.5x2.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
4.7%11.0%13.9%
Fair Value Upside
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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 estate loans, commercial loans, small business administration loans, residential mortgage loans, real estate construction loans, and home equity lines of credit, and installment loans to individuals for household and other consumer expenditures. In addition, it offers trade financing, letter of credit, wire transfer, foreign currency spot and forward contract, safe deposit, overdraft, cash checking, automatic teller machine, Internet banking, investment, and other customary bank services, as well as investment products and services, such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, insurance, annuities, and advisory services. The company was formerly known as Cathay Bancorp, Inc. and changed its name to Cathay General Bancorp in November 2003. Cathay General Bancorp was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Sector
Financial
Employees
1268

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
33,34M49,90%2,11B
Other Institutional Investors
16,29M24,38%1,03B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
17,19M25,72%1,09B
Total
66,83M100,00%4,23B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.14,58%9 745 583616 311
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC6,09%4 071 259257 466

FAQ

What Is the Cathay (CATY) Stock Price Today?

The Cathay stock price today is 63,03 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Cathay Trade On?

Cathay is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Cathay?

The stock symbol for Cathay is "CATY."

Does Cathay Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Cathay dividend yield is 2.39%.

What Is the Cathay Market Cap?

As of today, Cathay market cap is 4,21B USD.

What Is Cathay's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Cathay EPS (TTM) is 5,11.

When Is the Next Cathay Earnings Date?

Cathay will release its next earnings report on Oct 26, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is CATY a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has Cathay Stock Split?

Cathay has split 3 times.

How Many Employees Does Cathay Have?

Cathay has 1268 employees.

What is the current trading status of Cathay (CATY)?

As of Jul 31, 2026, Cathay (CATY) is trading at a price of 63,03 USD, with a previous close of 63,24 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 62,99 USD to 63,83 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 43,66 USD to 63,91 USD.

What Is Cathay (CATY) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Cathay is 64,80 USD, with a high estimate of 75 USD and a low estimate of 53 USD. 1 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Neutral. The stock has an +2,81% Upside potential.

What Is the CATY Premarket Price?

CATY's last pre-market stock price is 63,59 USD. The pre-market share volume is 1,00, and the stock has decreased by 0,35, or 0,55%.
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