Cathay General Bancorp (CATY)

Currency in USD
46.63
-0.15(-0.32%)
Closed·
After Hours
45.78-0.85(-1.82%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
46.4647.24
52 wk Range
36.0655.29
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
46.78
Open
47.16
Day's Range
46.46-47.24
52 wk Range
36.06-55.29
Volume
353.94K
Average Volume (3m)
423.84K
1-Year Change
3.4%
Book Value / Share
41.15
Fair Value
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Price Target
51.60
Upside
+10.66%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
Suffers from weak gross profit margins

Cathay General Bancorp News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

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

Cathay General Bancorp 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 Q2/2025

  • Cathay General Bancorp reported Q2 2025 EPS of $1.10, beating forecasts of $1.09; stock dipped 0.42% after hours to $48.09
  • Net income reached $77.4 million, up 11.4% from Q1; net interest margin rose significantly from 2.25% to 3.27%
  • Company revised 2025 loan growth guidance to 3-4% and updated effective tax rate guidance to 18.5-19%
  • CEO highlighted success in attracting new customers; CFO expressed optimism about potential Fed rate cuts expanding NIM
  • Risks include Fed rate cuts impacting margins, California tax changes, and increased classified loans from a single commercial relationship
Last Updated: 22/07/2025, 23:38
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P/E Ratio
11.0x10.6x9.6x
PEG Ratio
−23.640.350.03
Price/Book
1.1x1.0x1.0x
Price / LTM Sales
4.6x2.9x2.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
9.2%11.6%10.6%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

2 Buy
2 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
5 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 51.60
(+10.66% Upside)

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 4.16%
Dividend Yield
2.91%
Industry Median 3.42%
Annualised payout
1.36
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+1.86%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Jul 22, 2025
EPS / Forecast
1.10 / 1.09
Revenue / Forecast
196.61M / 195.92M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

CATY Income Statement

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FAQ

What Stock Exchange Does Cathay Trade On?

Cathay is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange stock exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Cathay?

The stock symbol for Cathay is "CATY."

What Is the Cathay Market Cap?

As of today, Cathay market cap is 3.23B.

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

The Cathay EPS (TTM) is 4.16.

When Is the Next Cathay Earnings Date?

Cathay will release its next earnings report on 26 Oct 2025.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is CATY a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Sell.

How Many Times Has Cathay Stock Split?

Cathay has split 3 times.

How Many Employees Does Cathay Have?

Cathay has 1266 employees.

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

As of 29 Jul 2025, Cathay (CATY) is trading at a price of 46.63, with a previous close of 46.78. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 46.46 to 47.24, while its 52-week range spans from 36.06 to 55.29.

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

The average 12-month price target for Cathay is USD51.6, with a high estimate of USD60 and a low estimate of USD45. 2 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +10.66% Upside potential.
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