Cathay General Bancorp
$ 51.19
-0.16%
24 Feb - close price
- Market Cap 3,488,237,000 USD
- Current Price $ 51.19
- High / Low $ 51.74 / 50.77
- Stock P/E 11.29
- Book Value 43.53
- EPS 4.54
- Next Earning Report -
- Dividend Per Share N/A
- Dividend Yield 0 %
- Next Dividend Date 2026-03-09
- ROA 0.01 %
- ROE 0.11 %
- 52 Week High 54.99
- 52 Week Low 35.28
About
Cathay General Bancorp is the holding company of Cathay Bank offering various commercial banking products and services to individuals, professionals, and small and medium-sized businesses in the United States. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
Analyst Target Price
$54.80
Quarterly Earnings
| Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 | Jun 2024 | Mar 2024 | Dec 2023 | Sep 2023 | Jun 2023 | Mar 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reported Date | 2026-01-28 | 2025-10-20 | 2025-07-22 | 2025-04-21 | 2025-01-22 | 2024-10-21 | 2024-07-22 | 2024-04-22 | 2024-01-24 | 2023-10-23 | 2023-07-24 | 2023-04-20 |
| Reported EPS | 1.33 | 1.13 | 1.1 | 0.98 | 1.12 | 0.97 | 0.92 | 0.98 | 1.13 | 1.13 | 1.28 | 1.32 |
| Estimated EPS | 1.21 | 1.15 | 1.09 | 0.95 | 1.08 | 0.95 | 0.94 | 0.98 | 1.06 | 1.1 | 1.13 | 1.25 |
| Surprise | 0.12 | -0.02 | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.02 | -0.02 | 0 | 0.07 | 0.03 | 0.15 | 0.07 |
| Surprise Percentage | 9.9174% | -1.7391% | 0.9174% | 3.1579% | 3.7037% | 2.1053% | -2.1277% | 0% | 6.6038% | 2.7273% | 13.2743% | 5.6% |
Next Quarterly Earnings
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Previous Dividend Records
| Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Jan 1970 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 | Jun 2024 | Mar 2024 | Dec 2023 | Sep 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payment Date | 2025-12-11 | 2025-09-08 | 2025-06-09 | None | 2024-12-09 | 2024-09-09 | 2024-06-10 | 2024-03-11 | 2023-12-11 | 2023-09-11 |
| Amount | $0.34 | $0.34 | $0.34 | $0.34 | $0.34 | $0.34 | $0.34 | $0.34 | $0.34 | $0.34 |
Next Dividend Records
| Dividend per share (year): | N/A |
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
| Next Dividend Date | 2026-03-09 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | 2026-02-26 |
Recent News: CATY
2026-02-19 10:26:36
GSA Capital Partners LLP significantly increased its stake in Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) by 252.7%, acquiring an additional 20,433 shares to hold a total of 28,518 shares valued at approximately $1.37 million. This move follows Cathay General Bancorp's strong quarterly earnings, where it surpassed analyst estimates with $1.33 EPS and $222.8 million in revenue, leading the company to raise its quarterly dividend to $0.38 per share. Other institutional investors also adjusted their holdings, while company insiders made some sales.
2026-02-17 18:57:45
Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (D-California) recently purchased shares of Cathay General Bancorp (NASDAQ:CATY), acquiring between $1,001 and $15,000 worth of stock on January 15, 2026, as disclosed in a February 13 filing. Cathay General Bancorp reported strong quarterly earnings, beating analyst estimates with $1.33 EPS, and increased its quarterly dividend to $0.38 per share, resulting in a 2.8% yield. The stock was up approximately 0.9% to $53.82, with institutional investors holding around 75% of the company.
2026-02-16 15:57:57
The article highlights three regional bank stocks, Cathay General Bancorp (CATY), Financial Institutions, Inc. (FISI), and CNB Financial Corporation (CCNE), that recently announced dividend increases. Despite market volatility and concerns in the wealth management sector, these banks are presented as fundamentally strong options for investors seeking steady income due to their resilient business models and commitment to capital returns. The piece provides details on each company's dividend hike, financial performance, and market capitalization.
2026-02-16 10:57:57
Cathay General Bancorp has announced a cash dividend increase to US$0.38 per share and appointed seasoned banking analyst Lana Chan to its board, while planning for director Jane Jelenko's retirement. These actions emphasize capital return and enhanced institutional investor engagement, though the core investment narrative, including commercial real estate exposure risks, remains largely unchanged. The company's forecast predicts significant revenue and earnings growth by 2028, leading to a fair value estimate of $54.20.
2026-02-15 12:27:11
Public Sector Pension Investment Board increased its stake in Cathay General Bancorp (NASDAQ:CATY) by 8.8% in the third quarter of last year, now owning approximately 0.44% of the company valued at $14.65 million. This increase occurred despite accelerated insider selling of 33,590 shares worth $1.58 million by executives like Thomas M. Lo and Dunson K. Cheng. Cathay General Bancorp reported strong third-quarter earnings, beating estimates with an EPS of $1.33 versus an expected $1.20, and maintains a "Hold" consensus rating from analysts with a target price of $52.50.
2026-02-14 10:57:45
LSV Asset Management reduced its stake in Cathay General Bancorp (NASDAQ:CATY) by 3.6% in the third quarter, selling 25,800 shares and now owning 683,703 shares valued at $32,825,000. Other institutional investors like Norges Bank, Bank of America Corp DE, and Public Sector Pension Investment Board also made significant changes to their CATY holdings. Analysts currently rate the stock as a "Hold" with an average target price of $52.50, while recent insider transactions show both selling by the Chairman and an Executive Vice President.
