Cathay General Bancorp (CATY)

Cathay General Bancorp announced its Third Quarter 2025 results on October 21, 2025, following an announcement on October 2, 2025, that it would release these results; the broader market experienced typical seasonal volatility in October.

Cathay General Bancorp's demand for products and services is influenced by economic cycles and regional business activity. The banking sector experiences fluctuations based on interest rate changes, economic growth, and real estate market trends, with the bank's focus on real estate lending tying demand to the seasonality of the real estate market.

Cathay General Bancorp is a financial holding company operating through its subsidiary, Cathay Bank, which was founded in 1962 to serve the Chinese-American community and has since expanded to a diverse customer base. The company operates in the Financials sector as a Regional Bank, offering a range of banking products and services for commercial and individual clients, including commercial loans, real estate financing, personal accounts, and wealth management services, while also investing in digital banking.

Cathay General Bancorp has branches in nine states in the United States, including California, New York, Washington, Illinois, Texas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, and New Jersey. The company also has an international presence with a branch in Hong Kong and representative offices in Beijing, Shanghai, and Taipei.

Cathay Bank has focused on community engagement and cultural diversity, including initiatives such as joining CAST to fight human trafficking through financial literacy. The bank provides insights on financial topics, including cybersecurity tips for small businesses and information on fraud protection.

Cathay General Bancorp is a publicly traded financial holding company led by Chang M. Liu, President and CEO, and Dunson K. Cheng, Chairman of the Board, and is part of the S&P SmallCap 600 index.