Cathay General Bancorp (CATY)
NASDAQ: CATYFinanceMajor BanksUSD
At close: Oct 7, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
CATY stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $3.94B
- P/E (TTM)
- 11.54
- Forward P/E
- 9.94
- EPS (TTM)
- $5.12
- Dividend yield
- 2.50% ($1.48)
- Ex-dividend date
- Aug 28, 2026
- 52-week range
- 44.57 – 65.26
- Day range
- 58.68 – 59.61
- Volume / Avg
- 416.50K / 464.90K
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 66.71M
- Next earnings
- Oct 20, 2026
52-week range
CATY stock today
Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) closed at $59.11 on Oct 7, down 1.75% (-$1.05), versus the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. Shares are 9.4% below their 52-week high of $65.26, set on Aug 17, 2026 and 32.6% above the 52-week low of $44.57, in the middle of the past year's range. CATY is up 22.2% year to date, outperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 20.9%.
At 11.5x trailing earnings, Cathay General Bancorp trades in line with the peer-group median of 11.4x. Its forward P/E of 9.9x is lower than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to rise over the next year. The company is scheduled to report Sep/2026 results on Oct 20; analysts expect EPS of $1.44. Cathay General Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $1.48 per share, a 2.50% yield at the current price.
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About Cathay General Bancorp
Company profileCathay 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.
- Sector
- Finance
- Industry
- Major Banks
- CEO
- Mr. Chang Ming Liu
- Headquarters
- Los Angeles, CA
- Employees
- 1,268
- Website
- cathaygeneralbancorp.com
Financial highlights
Full financialsIn fiscal 2025, Cathay General Bancorp generated $53.8 million in revenue, up 2.9% from fiscal 2024, its 9th consecutive year of revenue growth. Net income was $315.1 million (+10.2% year over year), for a net margin of 585.8% versus a median of 763.4% in the prior 5 years. Diluted earnings per share came in at $4.54, up from $3.95.
| Fiscal year | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $53.79M | $52.26M | $43.91M | $42.18M | $39.07M |
| Growth | +2.93% | +19.02% | +4.11% | +7.95% | +21.21% |
| Net income | $315.12M | $285.98M | $354.12M | $360.64M | $298.30M |
| EPS (diluted) | $4.54 | $3.95 | $4.86 | $4.83 | $3.80 |
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (6 analysts)
hold
Avg. price target
$65.00+9.96%
- Strong buy 0
- Buy 1
- Hold 4
- Sell 0
- Strong sell 1
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Next report
- Oct 20, 2026
- EPS estimate
- $1.44
- Last reported (Q2 2026)
- Aug 7, 2026
- EPS actual vs est.
- $1.37 vs —
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $1.48
- Dividend yield
- 2.50%
- Last payment
- $0.38
- Ex-dividend date
- Aug 28, 2026
Cathay General Bancorp peers
Finance sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FBPFirst BanCorp. New | 26.45 | -1.42% | $4.04B | vs CATY |
| UCBUnited Community Banks Inc. | 33.26 | -1.36% | $3.98B | vs CATY |
| TCBITexas Capital Bancshares Inc. | 90.58 | -2.57% | $3.94B | vs CATY |
| SFBSServisFirst Bancshares Inc. | 38.18 | -1.39% | $4.17B | vs CATY |
| WSFSWSFS Financial Corporation | 74.75 | -1.54% | $3.84B | vs CATY |
| FULTFulton Financial Corporation | 22.08 | -1.45% | $4.21B | vs CATY |
| IBOCInternational Bancshares Corporation | 68.11 | -1.20% | $4.24B | vs CATY |
| CVBFCVB Financial Corporation | 21.53 | -1.64% | $3.79B | vs CATY |
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Cathay General Bancorp stock FAQ
What is Cathay General Bancorp's stock price today?
CATY last traded at $59.11 as of Oct 7, 4:00 PM EDT, down 1.75% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does Cathay General Bancorp pay a dividend?
Yes. Cathay General Bancorp pays $1.48 per share annually, a 2.50% yield. The most recent dividend of $0.38 had an ex-dividend date of Aug 28, 2026.
When is Cathay General Bancorp's next earnings date?
Cathay General Bancorp is expected to report earnings on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $1.44.
What is CATY's P/E ratio?
CATY trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 11.54 and a forward P/E of 9.94, compared with a median of 11.4 for its closest peers.
Who is Cathay General Bancorp's CEO?
Mr. Chang Ming Liu is the chief executive officer of Cathay General Bancorp, which has about 1,268 employees.
Has CATY ever split its stock?
Yes. The most recent CATY stock split was a 2-for-1 split on Sep 29, 2004, one of 3 splits on record.
What is the CATY 52-week high?
The 52-week high for CATY is $65.26 and the 52-week low is $44.57. The stock is currently 9.4% below its high.