Cathay General Bancorp

CATYNASDAQFinancialsBanks - Regional

$59.96- (-)1Y +31.07%

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) Analyst Forecast

Analyst consensus ratings, 12-month price targets, and expert recommendations for Cathay General Bancorp stock.

Analyst Consensus Rating

Investment consensus from 6 professional research analysts

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 6 unique analysts

(7 total ratings in last 90 days)

Medium Confidence0

Average Price Target

$62.25

+3.82% upside

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Strong Sell

Sell

Hold

Buy

Strong Buy

Latest CATY Analyst Ratings & Recommendations

Recent analyst recommendations with rating changes and price target updates (last 90 days)

Date	Analyst	Firm	Action	Rating	Price Target
Sep 28, 2026	Zacks Equity Research	Zacks Equity Research	Initiates Coverage	Hold	-
Sep 24, 2026	Andrew Liesch	StoneX	Initiates	Hold	-
Aug 26, 2026	Zacks Equity Research	Zacks Equity Research	Initiates Coverage	Hold	-
Jul 27, 2026	Matthew Clark	Piper Sandler	Reiterates	Sell	$49.50 → $53.00 +3.50 (+7.1%)
Jul 23, 2026	Kelly Motta	KBW	Maintains	Hold	$64.00 → $67.00 +3.00 (+4.7%)
Jul 23, 2026	Andrew Terrell	Stephens	Maintains	Hold	$56.00 → $63.00 +7.00 (+12.5%)
Jul 23, 2026	Gary Tenner	DA Davidson	Maintains	Hold	$56.00 → $66.00 +10.00 (+17.9%)

Zacks Equity Research

HoldInitiates Coverage

Sep 28

Andrew Liesch

StoneX

HoldInitiates

Sep 24

Zacks Equity Research

HoldInitiates Coverage

Aug 26

Matthew Clark

Piper Sandler

SellReiterates

$49.50 → $53.00

Jul 27

Kelly Motta

KBW

HoldMaintains

$64.00 → $67.00

Jul 23

Andrew Terrell

Stephens

HoldMaintains

$56.00 → $63.00

Jul 23

Gary Tenner

DA Davidson

HoldMaintains

$56.00 → $66.00

Jul 23

Source: Professional analyst ratings and price targets from the last 90 days. Data as of Sep 28, 2026. Data sources and methodology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the analyst consensus rating for CATY?

The analyst consensus rating for CATY is Hold, based on the latest ratings from 6 analysts over the last 90 days.

What is the average price target for CATY?

The average 12-month price target for CATY is $62.25, representing an upside of 3.8% from the Oct 16, 2026 close of $59.96.

What do analyst ratings mean?

Analyst ratings indicate investment recommendations: Strong Buy and Buy are bullish signals suggesting the stock may outperform. Hold means the stock is fairly valued. Sell and Strong Sell are bearish signals suggesting potential underperformance. These ratings are based on fundamental analysis and valuation models.

What is a price target?

A price target is an analyst's projection of a stock's fair value over a specific timeframe, typically 12 months. Analysts use fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and industry comparisons to estimate where the stock should trade. Price targets can range from low (conservative) to high (optimistic) estimates.