Cathay General Bancorp (CATY)

Currency in USD
53.78
+0.22(+0.41%)
Closed·
53.780.00(0.00%)
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Earnings results expected today
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Fair Value
Day's Range
53.1754.44
52 wk Range
40.9655.09
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
53.56
Open
53.69
Day's Range
53.17-54.44
52 wk Range
40.96-55.09
Volume
307.3K
Average Vol. (3m)
479.51K
1-Year Change
30.0605%
Book Value / Share
43
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
54.60
Upside
+1.52%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
Suffers from weak gross profit margins

Cathay General Bancorp News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

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

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.

Employees
1268

Cathay General Bancorp Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2026

  • Cathay General Bancorp exceeded Q1 2026 forecasts with EPS of $1.29 vs. $1.21 expected and revenue of $213.2M vs. $211.4M projected.
  • Net interest margin expanded 7 basis points to 343 bps; tangible book value per share rose 9% YoY to $30.95 despite 4% quarterly net income decline.
  • Stock gained 0.93% after-hours to $54.06, trading near 52-week high with 34% annual return; P/E ratio of 11.82 suggests attractive valuation.
  • Full-year 2026 guidance projects 340-350 bps net interest margin, 3.5%-4.5% loan growth, and 4%-5% deposit growth through disciplined lending.
  • CFO Wang cited effective deposit cost management as key margin driver; securities repositioning expected to offset rate pressure and add basis points.
Last Updated: 04/22/2026, 05:59 PM
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Peers
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Relationship
P/E Ratio
11.4x10.6x10.0x
PEG Ratio
0.760.350.03
Price / Book
1.2x1.2x1.0x
Price / LTM Sales
4.8x3.1x2.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
1.3%10.8%13.4%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

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

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 54.60
(+1.52% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
Hold55.00+2.27%53.00MaintainOct 22, 2025
Stephens
Hold50.00-7.03%-DowngradeAug 04, 2025
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
Hold52.00-3.31%51.00MaintainJul 23, 2025
DA Davidson
Hold51.00-5.17%45.00MaintainJul 23, 2025
Jefferies
Buy53.00-1.45%-New CoverageMay 21, 2025

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 4.54%
Dividend Yield
2.79%
Industry Median 3.06%
Annualized Payout
1.52
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+2.46%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Apr 22, 2026
EPS / Forecast
1.29 / 1.21
Revenue / Forecast
213.2M / 211.4M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

CATY Income Statement

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FAQ

What Is the Cathay (CATY) Stock Price Today?

The Cathay stock price today is 53.78 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 2.83%.

What Is the Cathay Market Cap?

As of today, Cathay market cap is 3.59B USD.

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

The Cathay EPS (TTM) is 4.54.

When Is the Next Cathay Earnings Date?

Cathay will release its next earnings report on Apr 22, 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 Apr 22, 2026, Cathay (CATY) is trading at a price of 53.78 USD, with a previous close of 53.56 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 53.17 USD to 54.44 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 40.96 USD to 55.09 USD.

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

The average 12-month price target for Cathay is 54.60 USD, with a high estimate of 65 USD and a low estimate of 45 USD. 1 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Neutral. The stock has an +1.52% Upside potential.

What Is the CATY Premarket Price?

CATY's last pre-market stock price is 54.06 USD. The pre-market share volume is 10.00, and the stock has decreased by 0.50, or 0.93%.
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