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13F Pro Quality Score

58.5/100

Rank #1,008 of 2,962 stocksTOP 50%

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Revenue Growth

52.2/100

Profitability

95.8/100

Balance Sheet

48.8/100

Earnings Quality

69.4/100

Free Cash Flow

97.3/100

Institutional Flow

74.3/100

Revenue Scale

47.8/100

Dilution Risk

14.2/100
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CATY Stock Analysis & AI Quality Score

Data updated 2026-09-11

AI stock analysis and institutional research for CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP (CATY), a Financials sector company. 13F Pro's AI-powered ranking engine scores CATY at 58.5/100 on a 32-signal composite quality model, placing it at rank #1,008 of 2,962 stocks — the top half of the AI-ranked universe. CATY scores in the top quartile across free cash flow (97.3), profitability (95.8). Shareholder dilution risk is elevated at 14.2/100, reflecting ongoing share issuance or stock-based compensation. Based on the latest XBRL financial filings (Q2 2026), CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP reports quarterly revenue of $222.3M, net income of $92.2M, an operating margin of 53.4%. Top institutional holders of CATY by reported 13-F value include BlackRock, VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT, DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS, based on the most recent SEC filings. CATY trades on the Nasdaq exchange and files with the SEC under CIK 861842. 13F Pro's AI research platform runs 10 specialized AI analysts — value, growth, momentum, macro, and activist specialists — that debate CATY daily and publish AI-generated analysis with cited SEC sources. The platform aggregates historical XBRL financial facts, 10-Q and 10-K filings, insider Form 4 transactions, and institutional 13-F holdings for CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP directly from SEC EDGAR. CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP's 13F Pro composite quality score has ranged between 50 and 59 since 2026, currently 58.5 — a stable long-term trajectory across 48 quarterly and live scoring snapshots.

Fun facts about CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP

Quirks, history, and lore behind CATY — the kind of stuff that makes a stock memorable.

  • 1
    The Basics
    A U.S. regional bank holding company · listed on Nasdaq · headquartered in Los Angeles, California · operating primarily in the Western United States.
  • 2
    The Numbers
    Total assets in the neighborhood of $20 billion, with a branch network spanning major U.S. cities and a strong focus on commercial real estate lending.
  • 3
    The History
    Founded in 1962, it grew steadily by serving a specific immigrant community and expanded through acquisitions to become one of the largest Chinese-American banks in the United States.
  • 4
    The Secret
    Its core customer base is the Chinese-American business community, and it has built deep ties bridging commerce between the U.S. and Greater China.
  • 5
    The Lore
    Its name nods to a historic trans-Pacific shipping and airline route — evoking the old trading corridors between California and Asia that its founders hoped to bank on, literally.
  • 6
    The Giveaway
    If "Cathay" is the poetic old name for China, and "General Bancorp" means they're serious about banking, the ticker CATY wasn't much of a mystery.
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Revenue

Q2 2026

$222.3M

Net Income

Q2 2026

$92.2M

Free Cash Flow

Q2 2026

$233.5M

Operating Margin

Q2 2026

53.4%

ROIC

Q2 2026

15.0%

D/E Ratio

Q2 2026

0.04

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Revenue & Net Income

Earnings Per Share

Key Financials Over Time

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Revenue

+12.1% YoY
$817.9MFY 2025
FY22 $790.5MFY23 $810.0MFY24 $729.7MFY25 $817.9M

Net Income

+10.2% YoY
$315.1MFY 2025
FY22 $360.6MFY23 $354.1MFY24 $286.0MFY25 $315.1M

EPS (Diluted)

+14.9% YoY
$4.54FY 2025
FY22 $4.83FY23 $4.86FY24 $3.95FY25 $4.54

Total Assets

+5.1% YoY
$24.23BFY 2025
FY22 $21.95BFY23 $23.08BFY24 $23.05BFY25 $24.23B

Total Debt

+0.0% YoY
$119.1MFY 2025
FY22 $119.1MFY23 $119.1MFY24 $119.1MFY25 $119.1M

Op. Cash Flow

+12.0% YoY
$368.6MFY 2025
FY22 $467.4MFY23 $384.7MFY24 $329.2MFY25 $368.6M

Free Cash Flow

+11.7% YoY
$363.7MFY 2025
FY22 $464.0MFY23 $381.3MFY24 $325.5MFY25 $363.7M

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Top Institutional Holders of CATY

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LKFN

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Similarity is computed from the 8 composite sub-scores and latest-quarter 13F conviction holdings (index-style filers excluded). Refreshed monthly.

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13F Pro's AI-powered analysis of CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP (CATY) draws on SEC EDGAR-sourced fundamentals, institutional 13F holdings, and insider Form 4 transactions in the Financials sector (listed on Nasdaq). The 32-signal AI Quality Score, current rank, and full bull/bear verdict for CATY are available on the CATY stock profile dashboard — with the same data, AI insights, ratios, and institutional activity refreshed after every 10-K, 10-Q, 13F, and Form 4 filing. CATY is classified as a mid company.

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