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Cathay General Bancorp Announces First Quarter 2026 Results

April 22, 2026 4:00 PM EDT

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, 2026. The Company reported net income of $86.9 million, or $1.29 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2026 compared to $90.5 million, or $1.33 per diluted share for the fourth quarter of 2025.

Our ability to expand net interest margin while keeping deposit costs contained underscores the strength of our franchise and the loyalty of our customers, commented Chang M. Liu, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company.... More