Cathay General Bancorp
CATYNASDAQFinancialsBanks - Regional
As of Oct 16, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $4.05B
- P/E (TTM)
- 6.80
- Forward P/E
- 3.98
- Dividend yield
- 2.46%
- 52-week range
- $44.57$65.26
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 468.29K
Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
Cathay General Bancorp Stock Price Chart
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $59.70 - $61.17 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $65.26 |
| 52-Week Low | $44.57 |
| Open | $60.27 |
| Volume (last close) | 535.06K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 468.29K |
| Revenue (TTM) | 812.40M |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 595.02M |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | 528.04M |
| EPS (TTM) | $8.76 |
| Profit Margin | 73.24% |
| Operating Margin | 56.77% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 19.53% |
| Debt to Equity | 0.04 |
| Annual Dividend | $1.48 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.46% |
| Payout Ratio | 16.89% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 4.05B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 67.30M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 6.80 |
| Forward P/E | 3.98 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 4.98 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 1.33 |
| EV/EBITDA | 14.67 |
| 50-Day MA | $61.77 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $56.66 |
| 1-Year Change | +31.07% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 16, 2026. Data sources and methodology
Cathay General Bancorp at a Glance
As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) has a market capitalization of $4.05B. The stock trades at 6.8× trailing earnings, 4.0× forward earnings and 5.0× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $595.02M on revenue of $812.40M (a 73.2% profit margin) and generated $528.04M of free cash flow. Revenue fell 9.1% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $163.98M in cash and securities against $119.14M of debt, a net cash position of $44.84M.
Cathay General Bancorp pays a quarterly dividend totaling $1.48 per share a year, a 2.46% yield at the Oct 16, 2026 close, with a 17% payout ratio.
The share price is up 31.1% over the past year. At $59.96 (the Oct 16, 2026 close) it sits within its 52-week range of $44.57 to $65.25, above its 200-day moving average of $56.66.
Based on 6 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Hold with an average price target of $62.25, 3.8% above the Oct 16, 2026 close.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cathay General Bancorp
What is the current stock price for CATY?
As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, CATY stock trades at $59.96. The 52-week range is $44.57–$65.26, with a day range of $59.70–$61.17.
What is the P/E ratio for CATY?
As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, Cathay General Bancorp's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 6.8, meaning investors pay $6.8 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 4.0, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. Cathay General Bancorp operates in the Financials sector.
Does CATY pay dividends?
Yes, Cathay General Bancorp pays a 2.46% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 16, 2026 close ($1.48 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 16.9%. The most recent ex-dividend date was August 28, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for CATY?
Based on ratings from 6 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for CATY is Hold. The average 12-month price target is $62.25, a 3.8% upside from the Oct 16, 2026 close of $59.96.
What is the market cap of CATY?
As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, Cathay General Bancorp's market capitalization is $4.04B, classifying it as a mid-cap company. Cathay General Bancorp operates in the Financials sector within the Banks - Regional industry.