Cathay General Bancorp

Cathay General Bancorp

CATYยทNASDAQ

$56.51

-0.28%
Financial ServicesBanks - Regional

Cathay General Bancorp operates as the holding company for Cathay Bank that offers various commercial banking products and services to individuals, professionals, and small to medium-sized businesses in the United States. The company offers various deposit products, including passbook accounts, checking accounts, money market deposit accounts, certificates of deposit, individual retirement accounts, and public funds deposits. It also provides loan products, such as commercial mortgage loans, commercial loans, small business administration loans, residential mortgage loans, real estate construction loans, and home equity lines of credit, as well as installment loans to individuals for household, and other consumer expenditures. In addition, the company offers trade financing, letter of credit, wire transfer, forward currency spot and forward contract, traveler's check, safe deposit, night deposit, social security payment deposit, collection, bank-by-mail, drive-up and walk-up window, automatic teller machine, Internet banking, investment, and other customary bank services, as well as securities and insurance products. As of March 1, 2022, it operated 31 branches in Southern California, 16 branches in Northern California, 10 branches in New York, four branches in Washington, two branches in Illinois, and two branches in Texas, as well as one branch each in Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, and New Jersey, and Hong Kong; and a representative office each in Beijing, Taipei, and Shanghai. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

At a Glance

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Market Cap$3.79B
EPS4.5700
P/E Ratio12.37
Earnings Date07/28/2026

SEC Filings

CATY - Filing history and reports

Filing TypeFiling DatePeriod EndingFiscal YearActions
8-K/A

8-K/A 2026 (Amended)

N/A

May 22, 2026
February 04, 2026
2026
8-K

8-K 2026

N/A

May 19, 2026
May 18, 2026
2026
10-Q

10-Q 2026 Q1

Q1

May 08, 2026
March 31, 2026
2026
8-K

8-K 2026

N/A

April 23, 2026
April 23, 2026
2026
8-K

8-K 2026

N/A

April 22, 2026
April 22, 2026
2026
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2026

N/A

April 16, 2026
May 18, 2026
2026
10-K

10-K 2025 FY

FY

March 02, 2026
December 31, 2025
2025
8-K

8-K 2026

N/A

February 05, 2026
February 04, 2026
2026
8-K

8-K 2026

N/A

January 23, 2026
January 23, 2026
2026
8-K

8-K 2026

N/A

January 22, 2026
January 22, 2026
2026
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10-K

Annual Report

Comprehensive annual financial report filed within 60-90 days of fiscal year-end. Includes audited financial statements, management discussion & analysis (MD&A), risk factors, and detailed business operations. The most thorough financial disclosure of the year.

Filed annually
10-Q

Quarterly Report

Unaudited quarterly financial report filed within 40-45 days after each of the first three fiscal quarters. Provides updates on financial position, results of operations, and significant events. Essential for tracking quarterly performance trends.

Filed 3 times per year
8-K

Current Report

Event-driven filing for material events that shareholders should know about, filed within 4 business days. Includes acquisitions, executive changes, bankruptcy, earnings releases, and other significant developments. Critical for staying informed about breaking news.

Filed as events occur
DEF 14A

Proxy Statement

Definitive proxy statement sent to shareholders before annual meetings. Contains executive compensation details, board member information, voting matters, and corporate governance policies. Key for understanding management incentives and board composition.

Filed before shareholder meetings
S-1

Registration Statement

Initial registration for securities offerings, including IPOs. Provides detailed company history, business model, financial statements, risk factors, and use of proceeds. Essential for evaluating new investment opportunities and understanding company fundamentals.

Filed for new offerings
20-F

Foreign Annual Report

Annual report for foreign private issuers, equivalent to Form 10-K for non-U.S. companies. Filed within 4-6 months of fiscal year-end. Contains audited financials, business description, and regulatory disclosures adapted for international companies.

Foreign companies only

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