CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP
Cathay General Bancorp is a Los Angeles-based bank holding company whose primary business is holding Cathay Bank, a California state-chartered commercial bank. The Bank serves individuals, professionals and small to medium-sized businesses in the markets around its branches, offering deposit accounts, commercial and consumer loans, payment processing, treasury management, international banking and financing, and other customary banking services. Through Cathay Wealth Management, it also offers investment products and services, including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, insurance, annuities and advisory services. Cathay Bank makes money through banking activities including lending and deposit-taking, and provides commercial real estate, commercial, SBA, residential mortgage, construction, home equity and installment loans. It also invests in or finances affordable housing and renewable energy projects, with returns designed primarily through tax credits and other tax benefits. As of December 31, 2025, the Bank has branches across multiple U.S. states and in Hong Kong, and representative offices in Beijing, Shanghai and Taipei.
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Cathay General Bancorp reported 3Q 2026 revenue of $254.65M, up 20.9% YoY, with net income rising 22.6% to $95.17M. EPS increased 26.5% to $1.43. Growth was driven by higher loan and investment income, lower borrowing costs, and equity-security gains, partly offset by operating expenses and securities losses.
Cathay General Bancorp's average stock price target increased from $65 to $65.6 by 5 analysts, with a range of $53 to $75. This implies an 8% upside from the Oct. 21 closing price. The consensus rating remains 'Hold' among 6 analysts.
Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) reported Q3 2026 earnings with record net interest income of $211.9M, up 5.5% QoQ, and net income of $95.2M, up 3.3% QoQ. Revenue beat estimates at $254.65M, but EPS missed at $1.43. Shares fell 3.93% in after-hours trading. Loan and deposit growth were strong, but credit costs rose. Management maintained full-year NIM guidance of 3.40%-3.50%.
Over the past 7 days, AlphAI's AI scored 1 news story mentioning CATY (CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP). Coverage has skewed bullish: 1 bullish, 0 neutral, and 0 bearish.
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In the last 30 days, CATY insiders filed 1 SEC Form 4 transaction — no purchases and 1 sale ($62K). The most active reporter was SUN ALBERT, EVP, Chief Credit Officer, with 1 filing.
Earnings beat expectations, likely supporting the stock.
New analyst price target increase suggests modest upside potential.
Earnings miss and elevated credit costs drive short‑term downside pressure.
Earnings beat expectations modestly, showing continued loan growth and margin expansion.
Cathay General Bancorp reported a 22.1% rise in nine-month net income to $274.3 million. Q3 highlights include record net interest income, loan and deposit growth, and improved asset quality. CEO Chang M. Liu attributed the performance to strong franchise execution and prudent management. Key metrics: net interest margin 3.52%, nonperforming assets ratio 0.47%.
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Cathay General Bancorp reported 3Q 2026 revenue of $254.65M, up 20.9% YoY, with net income rising 22.6% to $95.17M. EPS increased 26.5% to $1.43. Growth was driven by higher loan and investment income, lower borrowing costs, and equity-security gains, partly offset by operating expenses and securities losses.
Cathay General Bancorp's average stock price target increased from $65 to $65.6 by 5 analysts, with a range of $53 to $75. This implies an 8% upside from the Oct. 21 closing price. The consensus rating remains 'Hold' among 6 analysts.
Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) reported Q3 2026 earnings with record net interest income of $211.9M, up 5.5% QoQ, and net income of $95.2M, up 3.3% QoQ. Revenue beat estimates at $254.65M, but EPS missed at $1.43. Shares fell 3.93% in after-hours trading. Loan and deposit growth were strong, but credit costs rose. Management maintained full-year NIM guidance of 3.40%-3.50%.
CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP (CATY) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For: Cathay General Bancorp Contact: Albert J. Wang 777 N. Broadway (626) 279-3695 Los Angeles, CA 90012 Cathay General Bancorp Announces Third Quarter 2026 Results Los Angeles, Calif., October 21, 2026: Cathay General Bancorp (the “Company”, “w
Cathay General Bancorp reported a 22.1% rise in nine-month net income to $274.3 million. Q3 highlights include record net interest income, loan and deposit growth, and improved asset quality. CEO Chang M. Liu attributed the performance to strong franchise execution and prudent management. Key metrics: net interest margin 3.52%, nonperforming assets ratio 0.47%.
Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) stock rose 5.2% post-earnings, trading at $52.59. Banc of California (BANC) missed revenue expectations, down 12.1% to $18.63. Old National Bank (ONB) beat revenue estimates but missed net interest income, down 2.3% to $25.58. Hope Bancorp (HOPE) met revenue expectations, up 4% to $13.99.
Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) director Richard Sun sold 1,000 shares for $62,083 on August 25, 2026, with the stock trading near $62.12. Sun retains direct and indirect ownership of 21,155 shares. The company reported Q2 2026 earnings of $1.37 per share on $222.3M revenue, beating estimates. Stephens raised its price target to $63 from $56, maintaining an Equal Weight rating. The stock is up 26% over six months and is considered slightly overvalued.
Sun Richard sold 3,000 indirectly-held shares of CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP (CATY) at $63.09 ($0.19M total) on 2026-08-10.
Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) shareholder Richard Sun filed plans to sell 5,000 shares of the company’s common stock on or after July 31, 2026 via Charles Schwab on NASDAQ, for an estimated aggregate market value of $312,125. The filing also cites prior trades, including a 5,000-share purchase in Aug 2020 and sales of 20,000 shares for $1,266,242 and 5,000 shares for $316,559 in late July 2026.
Sun Richard sold 30,000 indirectly-held shares of CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP (CATY) at an average of $63.16 ($62.43–$63.33, $1.89M total) across 4 trades over 2026-07-29 to 2026-07-31.
