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Cathay General Bancorp Analysis (CATY)
Is Cathay General Bancorp a good investment? Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) is currently trading at 44.43 USD. Market analysts have a consensus price target of 47.00 USD. This suggests a potential upside from current levels.
In terms of valuation, the stock trades at a P/E ratio of 11.25. This relatively low multiple may signal that Cathay General Bancorp is undervalued compared to historical market norms.
Earnings Schedule: Cathay General Bancorp is expected to release its next earnings report on July 28, 2026. The market consensus estimate for Forward EPS is 4.21.
For income investors, Cathay General Bancorp pays a dividend yield of 3.08%. With a payout ratio of 34%, the dividend appears sustainable.
Investor FAQ
Does Cathay General Bancorp pay a dividend?
Yes, it pays an annual dividend of 1.36 USD (3.08% yield).
What asset class is Cathay General Bancorp?
Cathay General Bancorp is classified as a Stock. You can compare it against its peer in the "Related Symbols" list.
When is the next earnings date?
The next earnings date is projected to be July 28, 2026. The company currently has a trailing EPS of 3.95.
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.
| Year | Total Dividends |
|---|---|
| ▸2027 |
0.39 USD
|
| March 10, 2027 (estimated) | 0.3892 |
| ▸2026 |
1.46 USD
|
| Dec. 14, 2026 (estimated) | 0.3482 |
| Sept. 11, 2026 (estimated) | 0.3482 |
| June 9, 2026 | 0.3800 |
| March 9, 2026 | 0.3800 |
| ▸2025 |
1.36 USD
|
| Dec. 11, 2025 | 0.3400 |
| Sept. 8, 2025 | 0.3400 |
| June 9, 2025 | 0.3400 |
| March 10, 2025 | 0.3400 |
| ▸2024 |
1.36 USD
|
| Dec. 9, 2024 | 0.3400 |
| Sept. 9, 2024 | 0.3400 |
| June 10, 2024 | 0.3400 |
| March 11, 2024 | 0.3400 |
| ▸2023 |
1.36 USD
|
| Dec. 11, 2023 | 0.3400 |
| Sept. 11, 2023 | 0.3400 |
| June 9, 2023 | 0.3400 |
| March 9, 2023 | 0.3400 |
| ▸2022 |
1.36 USD
|
| Dec. 9, 2022 | 0.3400 |
| Sept. 9, 2022 | 0.3400 |
| June 6, 2022 | 0.3400 |
| March 7, 2022 | 0.3400 |
| ▸2021 |
1.27 USD
|
| Dec. 9, 2021 | 0.3400 |
| Sept. 9, 2021 | 0.3100 |
| June 7, 2021 | 0.3100 |
| March 11, 2021 | 0.3100 |
| ▸2020 |
1.24 USD
|
| Dec. 11, 2020 | 0.3100 |
| Sept. 11, 2020 | 0.3100 |
| June 12, 2020 | 0.3100 |
| March 12, 2020 | 0.3100 |
| ▸2019 |
1.24 USD
|
| Dec. 12, 2019 | 0.3100 |
| Sept. 13, 2019 | 0.3100 |
| June 13, 2019 | 0.3100 |
| March 14, 2019 | 0.3100 |
| ▸2018 |
1.03 USD
|
| Dec. 13, 2018 | 0.3100 |
| Sept. 14, 2018 | 0.2400 |
| June 11, 2018 | 0.2400 |
| March 12, 2018 | 0.2400 |
| ▸2017 |
0.87 USD
|
| Dec. 11, 2017 | 0.2400 |
| Sept. 11, 2017 | 0.2100 |
| June 12, 2017 | 0.2100 |
| March 10, 2017 | 0.2100 |
| ▸2016 |
0.75 USD
|
| Dec. 12, 2016 | 0.2100 |
| Sept. 12, 2016 | 0.1800 |
| June 13, 2016 | 0.1800 |
| March 11, 2016 | 0.1800 |
| ▸2015 |
0.56 USD
|
| Dec. 14, 2015 | 0.1800 |
| Sept. 11, 2015 | 0.1400 |
| June 12, 2015 | 0.1400 |
| March 12, 2015 | 0.1000 |
| ▸2014 |
0.29 USD
|
| Dec. 12, 2014 | 0.1000 |
| Sept. 12, 2014 | 0.0700 |
| June 12, 2014 | 0.0700 |
| March 13, 2014 | 0.0500 |
| ▸2013 |
0.08 USD
|
| Dec. 12, 2013 | 0.0500 |
| Sept. 13, 2013 | 0.0100 |
| June 13, 2013 | 0.0100 |
| March 14, 2013 | 0.0100 |
| ▸2012 |
0.04 USD
|
| Dec. 13, 2012 | 0.0100 |
| Sept. 14, 2012 | 0.0100 |
| June 12, 2012 | 0.0100 |
| March 12, 2012 | 0.0100 |
| ▸2011 |
0.04 USD
|
| Dec. 15, 2011 | 0.0100 |
| Sept. 12, 2011 | 0.0100 |
| June 10, 2011 | 0.0100 |
| March 10, 2011 | 0.0100 |
| ▸2010 |
0.04 USD
|
| Dec. 10, 2010 | 0.0100 |
| Sept. 10, 2010 | 0.0100 |
| June 10, 2010 | 0.0100 |
| March 10, 2010 | 0.0100 |
| ▸2009 |
0.21 USD
|
| Dec. 8, 2009 | 0.0100 |
| Aug. 20, 2009 | 0.0100 |
| May 14, 2009 | 0.0800 |
| Jan. 21, 2009 | 0.1050 |
| ▸2008 |
0.42 USD
|
| Oct. 21, 2008 | 0.1050 |
| July 22, 2008 | 0.1050 |
| April 22, 2008 | 0.1050 |
| Jan. 23, 2008 | 0.1050 |
| ▸2007 |
0.41 USD
|
| Oct. 23, 2007 | 0.1050 |
| July 24, 2007 | 0.1050 |
| April 24, 2007 | 0.1050 |
| Jan. 23, 2007 | 0.0900 |
| ▸2006 |
0.36 USD
|
| Oct. 24, 2006 | 0.0900 |
| July 25, 2006 | 0.0900 |
| April 25, 2006 | 0.0900 |
| Jan. 24, 2006 | 0.0900 |
| ▸2005 |
0.36 USD
|
| Oct. 25, 2005 | 0.0900 |
| July 20, 2005 | 0.0900 |
| April 26, 2005 | 0.0900 |
| Jan. 25, 2005 | 0.0900 |
| ▸2004 |
0.51 USD
|
| Oct. 22, 2004 | 0.0900 |
| July 20, 2004 | 0.1400 |
| April 20, 2004 | 0.1400 |
| Jan. 21, 2004 | 0.1400 |
| ▸2003 |
0.56 USD
|
| Sept. 29, 2003 | 0.1400 |
| July 22, 2003 | 0.1400 |
| April 22, 2003 | 0.1400 |
| Jan. 22, 2003 | 0.1400 |
| ▸2002 |
1.09 USD
|
| Oct. 22, 2002 | 0.1400 |
| July 23, 2002 | 0.1400 |
| May 9, 2002 | 0.2800 |
| April 16, 2002 | 0.2800 |
| Jan. 23, 2002 | 0.2500 |
| ▸2001 |
1.00 USD
|
| Oct. 23, 2001 | 0.2500 |
| July 24, 2001 | 0.2500 |
| April 24, 2001 | 0.2500 |
| Jan. 22, 2001 | 0.2500 |
| ▸2000 |
0.88 USD
|
| Oct. 23, 2000 | 0.2500 |
| July 24, 2000 | 0.2100 |
| April 24, 2000 | 0.2100 |
| Jan. 24, 2000 | 0.2100 |
| ▸1999 |
0.80 USD
|
| Oct. 22, 1999 | 0.2100 |
| July 22, 1999 | 0.2100 |
| April 23, 1999 | 0.2100 |
| Jan. 22, 1999 | 0.1750 |
| ▸1998 |
0.70 USD
|
| Oct. 20, 1998 | 0.1750 |
| July 17, 1998 | 0.1750 |
| April 17, 1998 | 0.1750 |
| Jan. 20, 1998 | 0.1750 |
| ▸1997 |
0.63 USD
|
| Oct. 21, 1997 | 0.1750 |
| July 18, 1997 | 0.1500 |
| April 18, 1997 | 0.1500 |
| Jan. 21, 1997 | 0.1500 |
| ▸1996 |
0.60 USD
|
| Oct. 18, 1996 | 0.1500 |
| July 19, 1996 | 0.1500 |
| April 19, 1996 | 0.1500 |
| Jan. 24, 1996 | 0.1500 |
| ▸1995 |
0.60 USD
|
| Oct. 20, 1995 | 0.1500 |
| July 21, 1995 | 0.1500 |
| April 20, 1995 | 0.1500 |
| Jan. 20, 1995 | 0.1500 |
| ▸1994 |
0.60 USD
|
| Oct. 21, 1994 | 0.1500 |
| July 20, 1994 | 0.1500 |
| April 20, 1994 | 0.1500 |
| Jan. 21, 1994 | 0.1500 |
| ▸1993 |
0.60 USD
|
| Oct. 20, 1993 | 0.1500 |
| July 20, 1993 | 0.1500 |
| April 20, 1993 | 0.1500 |
| Jan. 22, 1993 | 0.1500 |
| ▸1992 |
0.60 USD
|
| Oct. 16, 1992 | 0.1500 |
| July 17, 1992 | 0.1500 |
| April 15, 1992 | 0.1500 |
| Jan. 17, 1992 | 0.1500 |
| ▸1991 |
0.60 USD
|
| Oct. 17, 1991 | 0.1500 |
| July 17, 1991 | 0.1500 |
| April 17, 1991 | 0.1500 |
| Jan. 18, 1991 | 0.1500 |
| Name | Payment Date | Status | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cathay General Bancorp | Jun 09, 2026 | Paid | 0.38 USD |
| Cathay General Bancorp | Mar 09, 2026 | Paid | 0.38 USD |
| Cathay General Bancorp | Dec 11, 2025 | Paid | 0.34 USD |
| Cathay General Bancorp | Sep 08, 2025 | Paid | 0.34 USD |
| Split Date | Split Ratio to 1 |
|---|---|
| May 10, 2002 | 2.000000 |
| Sept. 29, 2004 | 2.000000 |
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