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Cathay General (CATY)
:CATY
CATY Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$36.06 - $55.29
Previous CloseN/A
Volume62.45K
Average Volume (3M)390.52K
Market Cap
$3.34B
Enterprise Value$3.59B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.84B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$583.09M
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.7
Beta0.93
Next Earnings
Oct 21, 2025EPS Estimate
1.15Last Dividend Ex-Date
Aug 28, 2025Dividend Yield2.82%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.10
Shares Outstanding69,093,414
10 Day Avg. Volume284,443
30 Day Avg. Volume390,516
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.64
Price to Book (P/B)1.21
Price to Sales (P/S)2.47
P/FCF Ratio10.54
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.08
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.61
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.09
Enterprise Value/Ebitda9.85
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$51.00Price Target Upside5.57% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering3
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Earnings And ProfitabilityNIM compression of 4 basis points was better than the estimated 6 basis points, with 2024 guidance reiterated.
Financial FlexibilityThe company's strong capital position provides flexibility to reduce deposit costs and generate prudent growth in a lower rate environment.
Share RepurchasesShare repurchases are guided to $35 million per quarter, with a potential increase by $7.5 million, which is better than expected.
Bears Say
Credit QualityCredit quality weakened as nonperforming loans increased 5% to $111 million, with net-charge offs rising by $7 million in the second quarter.
Financial PerformanceHigher than expected expenses, tax rate, and provision for loan losses resulted in a combined earnings reduction of $0.11 per share.
Loan GrowthLoan growth guidance for 2024 was lowered to -1% to 0% year-over-year, falling below previous expectations of 0%-2%.
Cathay General Bancorp News
CATY FAQ
What was Cathay General’s price range in the past 12 months?
Cathay General lowest stock price was $36.05 and its highest was $55.29 in the past 12 months.
What is Cathay General’s market cap?
Cathay General’s market cap is $3.34B.
When is Cathay General’s upcoming earnings report date?
Cathay General’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 21, 2025 which is in 15 days.
How were Cathay General’s earnings last quarter?
Cathay General released its earnings results on Jul 22, 2025. The company reported $1.1 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.088 by $0.012.
Is Cathay General overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Cathay General’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Cathay General pay dividends?
Cathay General pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.34 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.82%. See more information on Cathay General dividends here
What is Cathay General’s EPS estimate?
Cathay General’s EPS estimate is 1.15.
How many shares outstanding does Cathay General have?
Cathay General has 69,093,414 shares outstanding.
What happened to Cathay General’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Cathay General reported an EPS of $1.1 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.088. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.324%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Cathay General?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CATY
Cathay General Bancorp Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$51.00 (5.57% Upside)
$51.00 (5.57% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CATY Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 69%
Sector Average 69%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 34.3K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
19.00%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
10.38%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
2.10%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Cathay General
Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) is a financial holding company headquartered in Los Angeles, California. It primarily operates through its subsidiary, Cathay Bank, which offers a range of banking services including personal and commercial loans, deposits, and treasury management services. The bank focuses on serving the Asian-American community and small to mid-sized businesses, providing tailored financial solutions across various sectors such as real estate, healthcare, and international trade.
CATY Company Deck
CATY Earnings Call
Q2 2025
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call presented both positive and negative aspects. Cathay General Bancorp experienced significant increases in net income, EPS, and loan growth. However, challenges included a rise in net charge-offs, nonaccrual loans, and increased noninterest expenses.View all CATY earnings summariesCATY Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$51.00
▲(5.57% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
4.68% Insiders
24.68% Mutual Funds
8.67% Other Institutional Investors
26.22% Public Companies and
Individual Investors