Cathay General BancorpCATY
CATY
About: Cathay General Bancorp is a regional bank predominantly serving the Chinese-American community. The company's policy is to reach out and actively offer services to low-to-moderate income groups in the delineated branch service areas. It predominantly provides services such as checking and deposit, lines of credits, commercial and commercial real estate loans, merchant services and payment processing, treasury management services, international banking and financing services, and other customary banking services to individuals, professionals, and small to medium-sized businesses. Through its Wealth Management unit, the company also offers investment products and services, such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, insurance, annuities and advisory services.
Employees: 1,266
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Funds holding %
of 7,296 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
95% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 39 | Existing positions closed: 20
20% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $103K | Put options by funds: $86K
6% more funds holding
Funds holding: 244 [Q4 2024] → 258 (+14) [Q1 2025]
0% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q4 2024] → 1 (+0) [Q1 2025]
1.22% less ownership
Funds ownership: 74.65% [Q4 2024] → 73.43% (-1.22%) [Q1 2025]
12% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $2.53B [Q4 2024] → $2.22B (-$310M) [Q1 2025]
16% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 77 | Existing positions reduced: 92
Research analyst outlook
2 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$51
18%
upside
Avg. target
$52
20%
upside
High target
$53
22%
upside
2 analyst ratings
2 positive
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0 neutral
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0 negative
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Jefferies David Chiaverini | 22%upside $53 | Buy Initiated | 21 May 2025 |
Stephens & Co. Andrew Terrell | 18%upside $51 | Overweight Reiterated | 22 Apr 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Neutral
Business Wire
1 week ago
Cathay General Bancorp Adopts New Share Repurchase Program
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cathay General Bancorp (the “Company”, Nasdaq: CATY), the holding company for Cathay Bank, announced that its Board of Directors has adopted a new share repurchase program authorizing the Company to repurchase up to $150,000,000 of the Company's common stock. The previous $125,000,000 share repurchase program announced on May 28, 2024, was completed on February 28, 2025, with the repurchase of 2,905,487 shares at an average cost of $43.02. The share repurchases may.
Neutral
Market Watch
3 weeks ago
Three bank stocks to avoid — and 18 to buy — from analysts at Jefferies
Analysts at the firm rolled out their coverage of 32 regional banks ahead of annual regulatory stress tests in June.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
Cathay General Bancorp Declares $0.34 Per Share Dividend
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cathay General Bancorp (Nasdaq: CATY) announced that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of thirty-four cents per common share, payable on June 9, 2025, to stockholders of record at the close of business on May 29, 2025. ABOUT CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP Cathay General Bancorp (Nasdaq: CATY) is the holding company for Cathay Bank, a California state-chartered bank. Cathay General Bancorp's website is at www.cathaygeneralbancorp.com. Founded in 1962, Cathay B.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Cathay General Bancorp: Fixed Rate Exposure Is Not Currently In Its Favor (Rating Upgrade)
Cathay General Bancorp faces stagnation with a high loan-to-deposit ratio and limited flexibility, but its tangible book value justifies a hold rating. Loan growth is constrained, and average loan yields are declining, but deposit costs are decreasing, offering some hope for future performance. Heavy exposure to CRE loans increases risk, but prudent LTV ratios and low net charge-offs indicate high creditworthiness.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call Transcript
Cathay General Bancorp (NASDAQ:CATY ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call April 21, 2025 6:00 PM ET Company Participants Georgia Lo - IR Chang Liu - President and CEO Heng Chen - EVP, CFO and Treasurer Conference Call Participants Andrew Leischner - KBW Gary Tenner - D.A. Davidson Andrew Terrell - Stevens Adam Butler - Piper Sandler Operator Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the Cathay General Bancorp's First Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
Cathay General Bancorp Announces First Quarter 2025 Results
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cathay General Bancorp (the “Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) (Nasdaq: CATY), the holding company for Cathay Bank, today announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. The Company reported net income of $69.5 million, or $0.98 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2025. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Three months ended (unaudited) March 31, 2025 December 31, 2024 March 31, 2024 Net income $69.5 million $ 80.2 million $71.4 million B.
Neutral
Business Wire
2 months ago
Cathay Bank Unveils Plans for the 48th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #CathayBank--Cathay Bank is excited to announce the upcoming 48th Annual Charity Golf Tournament scheduled for May 28, 2025. The prestigious event will once again unfold at the Industry Hills Golf Club at Pacific Palms Resort in the City of Industry, California. This annual charity golf tournament has become a cornerstone in the community, bringing together golf enthusiasts to raise funds for local nonprofit organizations. The tournament will feature an engaging 18-hole, four-p.
Neutral
Business Wire
2 months ago
Cathay General Bancorp to Announce First Quarter 2025 Financial Results
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cathay General Bancorp (Nasdaq: CATY), the holding company for Cathay Bank, is scheduled to announce its first quarter 2025 financial results after the markets close on Monday, April 21, 2025. Cathay General Bancorp has scheduled a conference call as set forth below. Analysts and investors may participate in the question-and-answer session. Conference Call and Webcast Information: Date: Monday, April 21, 2025 Time: 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time (6:00 p.m. Eastern Time) Du.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 months ago
Best Value Stocks to Buy for February 18th
PFIS, CATY and RICK made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) value stocks list on February 31, 2024.
Neutral
Business Wire
3 months ago
Cathay General Bancorp Declares $0.34 Per Share Dividend
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cathay General Bancorp (Nasdaq: CATY) announced that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of thirty-four cents per common share, payable on March 10, 2025, to stockholders of record at the close of business on February 27, 2025. ABOUT CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP Cathay General Bancorp (Nasdaq: CATY) is the holding company for Cathay Bank, a California state-chartered bank. Cathay General Bancorp's website is at www.cathaygeneralbancorp.com. Founded in 1962, C.
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