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CATYCathay General Bancorp
$60.47$4.1B
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Cathay General Bancorp

CATY
NASDAQ · Regional Banks
$60.47
At close - Sep 23, 4:00 PM EDT - USD
Market Cap$4.05B
P/E13.3x
52W High$65.26
Volume427.84K
OverviewTerminalAnalysisFinancialsValuationEarningsBreakoutsOwnership
VCP Research Verdict2026Q2

NII Growth Accelerates Amid CRE Credit Concerns

Cathay General Bancorp is demonstrating accelerating net interest income growth, with NII up 10.9% YoY to $200.9M in Q2 2026, driven by loan repricing and stable deposit costs, while maintaining a strong efficiency ratio of 24.2%. However, the bank faces emerg...

GrowthAccelerating
ProfitabilityStable
ValuationExpensive
TechnicalsMixed
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MARKET ACTION

CATY price & volume

Price trend, volume and key moving averages

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Decision Checklist4 Core Signals

What matters now

The signals most likely to change the investment case.

01

Earnings momentum

5/12 Beats

EPS beat 5 of last 12 quarters

02

Valuation risk

In Line

P/E is in line with peer median

03

Market leadership

RS 74 · Avg

Average momentum (RS Rating: 74)

04

Mixed Trend

Mixed

Price < 50DMA but > 200DMA

Next CatalystEstimated earnings · Oct 22

Market performance

Price History →

Trailing total returns as of 9/24/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).

YTD Return
CATY+26.59%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+12.39%
1-Year Return
CATY+27.73%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+15.77%
3-Year Return
CATY+83.30%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+74.65%
5-Year Return
CATY+67.51%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+67.21%
02

Test the fundamentals

Check whether operating performance supports the current valuation.

VALUATION & INTRINSIC VALUE

Valuation Scenarios

Valuation Analysis
Trailing P/E5Y High
13.3x
Forward P/EExpansion
10.9x
EV/EBITDA80th %ile
9.5x
FCF YieldCash Flow
9.0%

Valuation vs 5-Year History

Multiple Range
Metric
Current
5Y Median
Historical Range
Percentile
P/E
13.3x
10.7x
100th· High
EV/EBITDA
9.5x
8.6x
80th· High
Price/FCF
11.1x
9.0x
100th· High
Current Multiple
5Y Median (50th %ile)

Intrinsic Value Scenarios

DCF Projection
Bear$36.65-39.4%
Base (Fair)$66.03+6.1%
Bull$102.86+70.1%
$36.65 Bear$66.03 Base$102.86 Bull
Current Market Price: $60.47
Trades at a 8.4% discount to Base DCF ($66.03)
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Growth & profitability

Annual revenue & EPS trend
Revenue
$818M+12.1% YoY
Net income
$315M+10.2% YoY
Free cash flow
$364M+11.7% YoY
Operating margin
29.4%+6.6 pts YoY
ROIC (TTM)9.8%
Avg ROIC 5Y-
ROE (TTM)10.9%
Piotroski Score8 / 9
Financial Statements →
03

Monitor what changed

Recent results and news deserve attention only when they alter the forward view.

OPERATING RESULTS

Recent Earnings

Earnings History
EPS Beat Rate5/12 (45%)
Revenue Beat Rate7/12 (70%)
QuarterEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q3 2026Latest
Jul 22, 2026
$1.37+1.5%
vs $1.35
$221M+1.3%
vs $218M
Q2 2026
Apr 22, 2026
$1.29+8.4%
vs $1.19
$213M+0.8%
vs $211M
Q1 2026
Jan 28, 2026
$1.12-6.7%
vs $1.20
$361M
vs —
Q1 2026
Jan 22, 2026
$1.33+10.8%
vs $1.20
$223M+5.2%
vs $212M
Historical baseline: 12 quarters analyzedGAAP / Adjusted
MARKET COVERAGE

Latest News

5 Stories
Zacks Investment Research·Sep 11, 2026
Cathay General (CATY) is a Top Dividend Stock Right Now: Should You Buy?

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Cathay (CATY) have what it takes?

Defense World·Sep 4, 2026
28,326 Shares in Cathay General Bancorp $CATY Acquired by Jupiter Topco LLC

Jupiter Topco LLC acquired a new position in shares of Cathay General Bancorp (NASDAQ: CATY) during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 28,326 shares of the bank's stock, valued at approximately $1,757,000. Several other hedge funds and

Business Wire·Aug 27, 2026
Cathay Bank Celebrates Grand Opening of Ho Chi Minh City Representative Office

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AsiaPacific--Cathay Bank celebrated a significant milestone in its expansion throughout the Asia-Pacific region with the grand opening of its Vietnam Representative Office on August 21 at Ho Chi Minh City. The new office is located in the Royal Center Building, Unit 606, 6th Floor, Royal Tower A, Royal Center Building, 235 Nguyen Van Cu, Cau Ong Lanh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, 700000. With this new office, Cathay Bank now has a total of four representative offices, including ones.

Zacks Investment Research·Aug 26, 2026
Cathay General (CATY) Could Be a Great Choice

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Cathay (CATY) have what it takes?

Filtered for Cathay General BancorpMore Headlines
04

Compare before deciding

Benchmark CATY against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for Cathay General Bancorp (CATY)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
CATY logoCATYCathay General BancorpCurrent
$60.47$4.05B13.3212.08%22.76%10.92%2.28%
HAFC logoHAFCHanmi Financial Corporation
$31.58$940.02M12.5815.63%23.16%11.2%—
HOPE logoHOPEHope Bancorp, Inc.
$13.62$1.74B29.615.26%12.58%5.61%—
PFBC logoPFBCPreferred Bank
$105.80$1.25B10.16-0.2%46.36%17.32%—
RBB logoRBBRBB Bancorp
$26.28$445.08M14.3612.6%16.76%7.85%—
BCAL logoBCALCalifornia BanCorp
$21.52$692.19M11.1541.03%26.02%10.44%—

Compare CATY vs Peers

Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs HAFC

Most directly comparable listed peer for CATY.

Scale Benchmark

vs ICE

Larger-name benchmark to compare CATY against a more recognizable public peer.

Peer Set

Compare Top 5

vs HAFC, HOPE, PFBC, RBB

05

Keep researching

Verify the primary filings, follow material updates, and answer the remaining questions.

CATY SEC Filings & Documents

Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

Jul 22, 2026·SEC

Material company update

May 19, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Apr 23, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

4
FY 2026

Mar 2, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Feb 28, 2025·SEC

FY 2024

Feb 29, 2024·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

6
FY 2026

Aug 7, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

May 8, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Nov 7, 2025·SEC

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CATY Frequently Asked Questions

Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
How fast is Cathay General Bancorp growing?

Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) grew revenue by 12.1% over the past year. This is steady growth.

Is CATY profitable?

Yes, Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) is profitable, generating $347.3M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (22.8% net margin).

Dividend & Returns
Does CATY pay dividends?

Yes, Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) pays a dividend with a yield of 2.28%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.

What is CATY's return on equity?

Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) has a return on equity (ROE) of 10.9%. This is reasonable for most industries.

Industry Metrics
What is Cathay General Bancorp's net interest margin?

Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) has a net interest margin (NIM) of 3.1%. This indicates healthy earnings from lending activities.

What is Cathay General Bancorp's efficiency ratio?

Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) has an efficiency ratio of 25.6%. This is excellent, indicating strong cost control.

What if you invested $1,000 in CATY back in 1996?

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