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Cathay General Bancorp

CATY

Cathay General Bancorp is a bank holding company that operates primarily through its subsidiary, Cathay Bank, a commercial bank serving individuals, professionals, and small-to-medium-sized businesses.

Market cap
$4.12B+21.3%
Revenue$819.4M+12.1%
Net income$323.2M+10.2%
Free cash flow$363.4M+8.6%
Trailing twelve months · change vs. prior year

Earnings

Next report

Jul 22, 2026 (In 1 week)
Revenue estimate$218.3M
EPS estimate$1.33

Financials

Q1 2026

Income statement

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Revenue$14.5M+11.1%
Net income$86.9M+10.3%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$98.3M-0.6%
CapEx$2.3M-14.0%
Free cash flow$96.0M-0.2%

Valuation & ratios

Valuation

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Market cap$4.12B+21.3%
P/E12.8×+1.7×
P/S+0.5×

Profitability

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Net margin39.4%-0.7pp
FCF margin44.4%-1.4pp

Competitors

Profile

Cathay General Bancorp is a bank holding company that operates primarily through its subsidiary, Cathay Bank, a commercial bank serving individuals, professionals, and small-to-medium-sized businesses. The company specializes in providing financial services to the Chinese-American community with a significant presence in California, New York, and other major U.S. markets, as well as international locations in Asia. Its core value proposition centers on bilingual service capabilities and deep-rooted relationships within its target cultural demographic.

Competitive position

A leading niche player focused on the Chinese-American market with a long-established community presence and specialized bilingual service model.

GeographiesUnited States, California, New York, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan
Customer segmentsChinese-American community, SMEs, Retail consumers
Business modelInterest-spread banking, Fee-based financial services
SuppliersFederal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco, Federal Reserve System, Depositors, Capital markets for debt issuance
CustomersSmall business owners, Commercial real estate investors, Residential homebuyers, International trade businesses
Listed1990
Employees1.2K
CEOChang Ming Liu
FilingsSEC EDGAR

Questions, answered.

What is Cathay General Bancorp's market cap?
Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) has a market capitalization of $4.1B and trades on NASDAQ.
What is Cathay General Bancorp's revenue and profitability?
Cathay General Bancorp generated $819.4M in trailing twelve-month revenue with net income of $323.2M, representing a net margin of 39.4%, with free cash flow of $363.4M. These figures are based on the Q1 2026 filing.
Who are Cathay General Bancorp's competitors?
Cathay General Bancorp's key competitors include East West Bancorp, Preferred Bank, Wells Fargo & Company, and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
Who does Cathay General Bancorp partner with?
Cathay General Bancorp's notable partners include Cetera Investment Services LLC.
What subsidiaries does Cathay General Bancorp have?
Cathay General Bancorp's subsidiaries include Cathay Bank, Cathay Capital Trust I, Cathay Holdings LLC.
Where is Cathay General Bancorp headquartered?
Cathay General Bancorp is headquartered in United States of America and employs approximately 1,246 people. It has been publicly traded since 1990.