Machine learning predictions based on historical earnings data and price patterns
1-Day Prediction
+1.62%
$62.35
100% positive prob.
5-Day Prediction
+3.99%
$63.81
100% positive prob.
20-Day Prediction
+6.82%
$65.55
95% positive prob.
| Quarter | Signal | 1D Return | 5D Return | 20D Return | Confidence | Actual 5D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | BUY | +1.62% | +3.99% | +6.82% | 100.0% | Pending |
| Q1 2026 | BUY | +1.48% | +4.26% | +6.88% | 100.0% | +1.90% |
| Q4 2025 | SELL | -2.10% | -4.31% | -4.25% | 100.0% | -3.08% |
SEC 8-K filings with transcript text
Jul 22, 2026 · 100% conf.
1D
+1.62%
$62.35
5D
+3.99%
$63.81
20D
+6.82%
$65.55
2 ex_991410.htm
ex_991410.htm
Exhibit 99.1
For:
Cathay General Bancorp
Contact:
Albert J. Wang
777 N. Broadway
626) 279-3695
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Cathay General Bancorp Announces Second Quarter 2026 Results
Los Angeles, Calif., July 22, 2026: 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 June 30, 2026. The Company reported net income of $92.2 million, or $1.37 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2026 compared to $86.9 million, or $1.29 per diluted share for the first quarter of 2026.
“We delivered strong second quarter results, with higher earnings driven by continued net interest margin expansion and disciplined execution across the franchise. Improved profitability reflects the strength of our relationships and the resilience of our business model." said Chang M. Liu, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. "We remain focused on maintaining strong credit quality, prudently managing the balance sheet, and supporting the financial needs of our clients. We believe these fundamentals, along with thoughtful capital management, will continue to support long-term value creation for our shareholders.”
Three months ended
(unaudited)
June 30, 2026
March 31, 2026
June 30, 2025
Net income (in millions)
$
92.2
$
86.9
$
77.5
Basic earnings per common share
$
1.38
$
1.30
$
1.11
Diluted earnings per common share
$
1.37
$
1.29
$
1.10
Return on average assets
1.52
%
1.47
%
1.33
%
Return on average total stockholders' equity
12.21
%
11.88
%
10.72
%
Efficiency ratio
41.53
%
40.35
%
45.34
%
●
Net interest margin increased to 3.48% during the second quarter from 3.43% in the first quarter of 2026.
●
Total loans, excluding loans held for sale, increased to $20.62 billion, or 2.21%, from $20.17 billion in the first quarter of 2026.
●
Total deposits increased $386.0 million, or 1.87%, to $21.06 billion in the second quarter of 2026.
●
The Company’s Board approved an increase to its existing share repurchase authorization from $150 million to $200 million, with no change to the current authorization expiration date that is subject to regulatory approval which is currently pending1/2/, and approved the redemption of $54.1 million of trust preferred securities, representing approximately 45% of the Company's $119.1 million of outstanding trust preferred securities2/.
1/ There can be no assurance if and when such regulatory approval will be received, but the company will announce the commencement of such additional buyback program if and when such approval is received.
2/ The Board may also suspend, terminate or modify these authorizations at any time for any reason.
Net income for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, was $92.2 million, an increase of $5.3 million, or 6.1%, compared to net income of $86.9 million for the first quarter of 2026. Diluted earnings per share for the second quarter of 2026 was $1.37 per share compared to $1.29 per share for the first quarter of 2026.
Return on average stockholders’ equity was 12.21% and return on average assets was 1.52% for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, compared to a return on average stockholders’ equity of 11.88% and a return on average assets of 1.47% in the first quarter of 2026.
Net interest income before provision for credit losses
Net interest income before provision for credit losses increased $6.7 million, or 3.5%, to $200.9 million during the second quarter of 2026, compared to $194.2 million in the first quarter of 2026. The increase was due primarily to an increase in interest income from loans and securities and a decrease in deposit interest expense.
The net interest margin was 3.48% for the second quarter of 2026 compared to 3.43% for the first quarter of 2026.
For the second quarter of 2026, the yield on average interest-earning assets was 5.66%, the cost of funds on average interest-bearing liabilities was 2.89%, and the cost of average interest-bearing deposits was 2.86%. In comparison, for the first quarter of 2026, the yield on average interest-earning assets was 5.70%, the cost of funds on average interest-bearing liabilities was 2.99%, and the cost of average interest-bearing deposits was 2.96%. The decrease in the cost of funds on average interest-bearing liabilities resulted mainly from lower interest rates on deposits driven by the lower repricing of maturing time deposits in the second quarter. The decrease in the yield on average interest-earning assets resulted mainly from lower interest rates on loans. The net interest spr
Apr 22, 2026 · 100% conf.
1D
+1.48%
$54.58
Act: +2.73%
5D
+4.26%
$56.07
Act: +1.90%
20D
+6.88%
$57.48
Act: +6.36%
caty20260422_8k.htm
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2026-04-22 2026-04-22
Washington, D.C. 20549
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 22, 2026
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
001-31830
95-4274680
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
(Commission
File Number)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
777 North Broadway, Los Angeles, California 90012
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (213) 625-4700
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
☐
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock
Nasdaq Global Select Market
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On April 22, 2026, Cathay General Bancorp (the “Company”) announced, in a press release, its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. That press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure
As announced in the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, the Company will host a conference call on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time to discuss its first quarter 2026 financial results. A presentation to accompany the conference call, which contains certain historical and forward-looking information relating to the Company (the “Presentation Materials”), has been made available on its website at www.cathaygeneralbancorp.com. A copy of the Presentation Materials is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.
The information included in this report pursuant to Item 2.02 and Item 7.01 of Form 8-K (including Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2) shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d)
Exhibits
99.1
Press Release of Cathay General Bancorp, dated April 22, 2026
99.2
104
Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Date: April 22, 2026
By:
/s/ Albert J. Wang
Albert J. Wang
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Jan 22, 2026 · 100% conf.
1D
-2.10%
$51.20
Act: -3.11%
5D
-4.31%
$50.05
Act: -3.08%
20D
-4.25%
$50.08
Act: +2.31%
caty20260122c_8k.htm
false 0000861842
0000861842
2026-01-22 2026-01-22
Washington, D.C. 20549
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 22, 2026
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
001-31830
95-4274680
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
(Commission
File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
777 North Broadway, Los Angeles, California 90012
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (213) 625-4700
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
☐
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock
Nasdaq Global Select Market
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 2.02
Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On January 22, 2026, Cathay General Bancorp (the “Company”) announced, in a press release, its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2025. That press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 7.01.
Regulation FD Disclosure
As announced in the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, the Company will host a conference call on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results. A presentation to accompany the conference call, which contains certain historical and forward-looking information relating to the Company (the “Presentation Materials”), has been made available on its website at www.cathaygeneralbancorp.com. A copy of the Presentation Materials is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.
The information included in this report pursuant to Item 2.02 and Item 7.01 of Form 8-K (including Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2) shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d)
Exhibits
99.1
Press Release of Cathay General Bancorp, dated January 22, 2026
99.2
104
Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Date: January 22, 2026
By: /s/ Heng W. Chen
Heng W. Chen
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
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