Cathay General Bancorp
CATYCathay General Bancorp (CATY) is a regional bank holding company based in Los Angeles, California. It operates Cathay Bank, which provides a range of banking and financial services to individuals, small to medium-sized businesses, and commercial clients. Founded in 1962, the bank has a strong presence in Asian-American communities and offers services including personal banking, business banking, loans, and wealth management.
Dividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 11, 2025 | $0.34 | 2025-12-01 | 2025-12-01 |
| September 8, 2025 | $0.34 | 2025-08-28 | 2025-08-28 |
| June 9, 2025 | $0.34 | 2025-05-29 | 2025-05-29 |
| March 10, 2025 | $0.34 | 2025-02-27 | 2025-02-27 |
| December 9, 2024 | $0.34 | 2024-11-27 | 2024-11-27 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: Cathay General Bancorp has rewarded shareholders with 87 dividend payments over the past 21 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held CATY shares during this period received a total of $15.01 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.34/share was paid 43 days ago, on December 11, 2025.
- Yield & Schedule: CATY currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 2.60%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2004, the dividend payout has grown by 142.9%, from $0.14 to $0.34.
- Dividend Reliability: CATY has maintained or increased its dividend for 66 consecutive payments.
Company News
Several regional banks have announced substantial new share buyback authorizations, signaling industry-wide confidence in their capital strength and financial health.
Piper Sandler has raised its price target for Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) shares to $36.00 from $32.00, maintaining an Overweight rating. The revision follows Cathay General's recent financial performance, where the company reported operating earnings per share (EPS) of $0.94, aligning with the consensus and slightly surpassing Piper Sandler's ...
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Northfield Bancorp (NFBK) announces a new share repurchase program worth $10 million, with no set expiration date. Its strong liquidity position is expected to help sustain the capital distributions.
