Cathay General Bancorp (CATY)

Currency in USD
53.56
-0.63(-1.16%)
Real-time Data·
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Fair Value
Day's Range
53.3654.80
52 wk Range
36.0654.99
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
54.19
Open
54.42
Day's Range
53.36-54.8
52 wk Range
36.06-54.99
Volume
52.27K
Average Volume (3m)
421.19K
1-Year Change
13.6431%
Book Value / Share
43
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
54.80
Upside
+2.32%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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ProTips
Trading at a low P/E ratio relative to near-term earnings growth

Cathay General Bancorp News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

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

Cathay Company Profile

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, and time deposits. The company also provides loan products, such as 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, forward currency spot and forward contract, safe deposit, collection, 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. Cathay General Bancorp was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Sector
Financial
Employees
1266

Cathay General Bancorp Earnings Call Summary for Q4/2025

  • Cathay General Bancorp exceeded Q4 2025 forecasts with EPS of $1.33 (8.13% above expectations) and revenue of $222.8 million (5.18% above projections).
  • Net income rose to $90.5 million, a 16.5% increase from Q3, with full-year 2025 net income reaching $315.1 million (10.1% growth from 2024).
  • The company's net interest margin improved to 3.36% from 3.31%, with stock rising modestly by 0.17% to $52.53 in after-hours trading.
  • For 2026, management projects loan growth of 3.5-4.5%, deposit growth of 4-5%, and net interest margin between 3.4-3.5%.
  • CEO Chang Liu emphasized the strategic importance of fixed-rate loans amid expected market rate declines, while noting competitive pressures in key markets.
Last Updated: 23/01/2026, 00:02
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P/E Ratio
11.6x11.4x10.1x
PEG Ratio
0.770.410.03
Price/Book
1.2x1.3x1.0x
Price / LTM Sales
4.9x3.2x3.0x
Upside (Analyst Target)
1.5%12.3%10.7%
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 54.80
(+2.32% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
Hold55.00+2.40%53.00Maintain22/10/2025
Stephens
Hold50.00-6.91%-Downgrade04/08/2025
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
Hold52.00-3.18%51.00Maintain23/07/2025
DA Davidson
Hold51.00-5.05%45.00Maintain23/07/2025
Jefferies
Buy53.00-1.32%-New Coverage21/05/2025

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 4.54%
Dividend Yield
2.51%
Industry Median 3.18%
Annualised payout
1.36
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
-
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Jan 22, 2026
EPS / Forecast
1.33 / 1.23
Revenue / Forecast
222.80M / 211.83M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Cathay (CATY) Income Statement & Profits

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FAQ

What Is the Cathay (CATY) Share Price Today?

The live Cathay share price today is 53.56

What Stock Exchange Does Cathay (CATY) Trade On?

Cathay is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

What Is the Ticker (Stock Symbol) for Cathay?

The stock symbol (also called a 'ticker') for Cathay is "CATY."

Does Cathay Pay Dividends? What’s The Current CATY Dividend Yield?

Yes, CATY Pays Dividends to its Shareholders. The current Cathay dividend yield is 2.51%.

What Is the Current Cathay Market Cap?

As of today, Cathay market capitalisation is 3.61B.

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

The Cathay EPS is currently 4.54 (Trailing Twelve Months).

When Is the Next Cathay Earnings Date?

Cathay's next earnings report will be released on 27/04/2026.

Is CATY a Buy or Sell From a Technical Analyst Perspective?

Based on today's Cathay 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. (See the CATY stock split history page for full effective split date and price information.)

How Many Employees Does Cathay Have?

Cathay has 1266 employees.

What is the current trading status of Cathay (CATY)?

As of 11 Feb 2026, Cathay (CATY) is trading at a price of 53.56, with a previous close of 54.19. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 53.36 to 54.80, while its 52-week range spans from 36.06 to 54.99.

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

The average 12-month price target for Cathay is USD54.80, with a high estimate of USD65 and a low estimate of USD45. 1 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Neutral. The stock has an +2.32% Upside potential.
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