News Sentiment

CATY sentiment intelligence

Cathay General Bancorp news scored across direct company coverage, industry context, sector read-through, source quality, and freshness.

Chart Weekly report Factors RSS feed
Weighted score 57 Balanced news tone 43 relevant articles
Exchange NASDAQ United States
Sector Financial Services Market context
Industry Banks - Regional Read-through group
Latest close 62.71 Week of 17 Jul 2026
Weighted tone 57/100

Balanced news tone

Market reaction Balanced read

News tone and price action are not far from neutral.

Primary event Earnings

78/100 classification confidence.

Company focus 42

directly relevant articles

Source quality 1

high-authority source matches

Trend context Trend active

+1.9% over one week, +6.1% over four weeks, trend active, and materially above fair value.

Latest direct headline Neutral

Cathay General Bancorp Earnings: What To Look For From CATY

Market Reaction

Balanced read

66/100 confidence

News tone and price action are not far from neutral.

Primary event Earnings 78/100 classification
One-week reaction 1.9% Price digesting
Trend fit Trend active 6.1% over four weeks
Fair value 45.3% Materially above fair value

Sentiment Mix

Positive, neutral, negative

Weighted by relevance
Positive 14
Neutral 27
Negative 2

Relevance

Why the article matched

Direct first
Direct company coverage 42
Industry context 0
Sector context 1

Sources

Coverage mix

Publishers
MarketBeat 10
Market source 9
Stock Titan 6
simplywall.st 4
Simply Wall Street 3
Investing.com 2
TradingView 2
Zacks 1

Event Lens

What the news is about

Classified themes
Earnings 23
Market update 14
Capital return 5
Analyst action 1

Sentiment Trail

Score over time

50 baseline
Above 50 Neutral zone Below 50

News Tape

Relevant headlines

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Simply Wall Street Direct company coverage

Is Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) Still Reasonable After Its Q1 Pop?

Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) has seen significant returns over the past five years, with its stock nearly doubling, and an Excess Returns model suggests it might still be undervalued by almost 50%. While its P/E ratio aligns with its industry peers, indicating a fair valuation o

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
19 Jul 2026 10:10
Source
Simply Wall Street
Intellectia AI Direct company coverage

Cathay General Bancorp Q1 2026 Earnings Highlights

Cathay General Bancorp reported strong financial performance for Q1 2026, with net income of $86.9 million and diluted EPS of $1.29, surpassing analyst expectations. The board approved a new $150 million share repurchase program and increased the quarterly dividend to $0.38 per s

Tone
Positive 70/100
Event
Earnings
Published
19 Jul 2026 04:39
Source
Intellectia AI
Investing.com Direct company coverage

Cathay General Bancorp stock hits all-time high at 63.72 USD

Cathay General Bancorp (NASDAQ:CATY) stock has reached an all-time high of $63.72, with a 30.1% increase over the past year. The company reported strong first-quarter 2026 earnings, surpassing analyst expectations with an EPS of $1.29 and revenue of $213.2 million. The Board of D

Tone
Positive 95/100
Event
Earnings
Published
16 Jul 2026 22:39
Source
Investing.com
TradingView Direct company coverage

ETFs Investing in Cathay General Bancorp Stocks

This article lists various ETFs that invest in Cathay General Bancorp stocks, providing detailed information such as market value, weight, issuer, management style, focus, expense ratio, AUM, and price changes. The ETFs primarily focus on small-cap, value, and financial sectors,

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
16 Jul 2026 13:11
Source
TradingView
Market source Direct company coverage

Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) Stock Looks Fairly Valued As Earnings Offset Its 96% Run

Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) has seen its stock price almost double over the last five years, leading to a current valuation that appears fair rather than significantly cheap or expensive based on its fundamentals. While recent revenue momentum supports its valuation, concerns a

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Earnings
Published
15 Jul 2026 15:12
Source
Market source
StockStory Direct company coverage

1 Bank Stock to Research Further and 2 We Turn Down

This article analyzes three bank stocks, recommending one for further research and advising against two others. UMB Financial (UMBF) is highlighted for its strong net interest income growth and improved net interest margin. Conversely, Seacoast Banking (SBCF) and Cathay General B

Tone
Negative 29/100
Event
Earnings
Published
15 Jul 2026 09:40
Source
StockStory
MarketBeat Direct company coverage

Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) Expected to Post Quarterly Earnings on Wednesday

Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) is slated to release its Q2 2026 earnings on Wednesday, July 22nd, with analysts projecting $1.33 EPS and $218.3 million in revenue. The company recently authorized a stock buyback program and maintains a quarterly dividend of $0.38 per share. The la

Tone
Positive 77/100
Event
Capital return
Published
15 Jul 2026 07:40
Source
MarketBeat
Stock Titan Direct company coverage

CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP SEC Filing (Jul 10, 2026)

This article announces an ARS SEC filing by Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) on July 10, 2026. The filing has a low impact and neutral sentiment, and the document is available as a PDF. The article also provides recent news and other SEC filings for CATY, along with market data.

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
14 Jul 2026 04:41
Source
Stock Titan
Simply Wall Street Direct company coverage

CATY: Dividend Strength And Buybacks Are Expected To Support Balanced Prospects

The analyst price target for Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) has been raised to $60.10, driven by updated fair value estimates, higher revenue growth assumptions, improved profit margins, and an increased future P/E. This adjustment follows the company's strong Q1 revenue performan

Tone
Positive 63/100
Event
Earnings
Published
14 Jul 2026 00:40
Source
Simply Wall Street
MLQ.ai Direct company coverage

Frontier tech research, news & data

The article highlights a filing for Cathay General Bancorp (ARS) on July 13, 2026, accessible via SEC EDGAR. It also promotes MLQ.ai's "Power Delivery Gap Report," which analyzes the interconnection queue and the challenges of integrating renewables and firm gas into the US grid,

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
13 Jul 2026 15:39
Source
MLQ.ai
scanx.trade Direct company coverage

Cathay General Bancorp to announce Q2 2026 results on July 22

Cathay General Bancorp will release its second-quarter 2026 financial results after market close on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. The company will host a one-hour conference call and live webcast on the same day at 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time (6:00 p.m. Eastern Time) for analysts and inve

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Earnings
Published
10 Jul 2026 03:09
Source
scanx.trade
Market source Direct company coverage

Cathay General Bancorp to Announce Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results

Cathay General Bancorp (Nasdaq: CATY) announced it will release its second-quarter 2026 financial results after market close on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. The company will also host a conference call and webcast on the same day at 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time for analysts and investors.

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Earnings
Published
09 Jul 2026 20:16
Source
Market source
MarketBeat Direct company coverage

Hsbc Holdings PLC Invests $7.43 Million in Cathay General Bancorp $CATY

HSBC Holdings PLC recently acquired a new position in Cathay General Bancorp, purchasing over 153,000 shares valued at approximately $7.43 million, representing 0.23% ownership. This investment follows Cathay General Bancorp's strong fourth-quarter results, which surpassed analys

Tone
Positive 66/100
Event
Earnings
Published
09 Jul 2026 08:11
Source
MarketBeat
MarketBeat Direct company coverage

New York State Teachers Retirement System Has $5.07 Million Stake in Cathay General Bancorp $CATY

The New York State Teachers Retirement System reduced its stake in Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) by 15.6% in Q1 2026, now holding 101,585 shares valued at $5.07 million. Despite this, Cathay General Bancorp reported strong Q1 results with EPS of $1.29 and revenue up 14.4% year-ov

Tone
Positive 66/100
Event
Earnings
Published
09 Jul 2026 02:09
Source
MarketBeat
MarketBeat Direct company coverage

Cathay General Bancorp (NASDAQ:CATY) Receives Average Rating of "Hold" from Analysts

Cathay General Bancorp (NASDAQ:CATY) has received a consensus "Hold" rating from six analysts, with an average 1-year price target of $51.75. The company recently reported strong quarterly earnings, beating estimates with EPS of $1.29 and revenue of $213.2 million, a 14.4% increa

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Earnings
Published
07 Jul 2026 16:39
Source
MarketBeat
MarketBeat Direct company coverage

Ascentis Independent Advisors Acquires New Holdings in Cathay General Bancorp $CATY

Ascentis Independent Advisors has acquired a new position in Cathay General Bancorp (NASDAQ:CATY), purchasing 30,815 shares valued at approximately $1.54 million in the first quarter. This move comes as Cathay General Bancorp reported strong quarterly results, with EPS and revenu

Tone
Positive 74/100
Event
Earnings
Published
07 Jul 2026 12:39
Source
MarketBeat
Market source Direct company coverage

3 Reasons to Avoid CATY and 1 Stock to Buy Instead

This article evaluates Cathay General Bancorp (CATY), suggesting investors avoid it despite recent stock performance. The author highlights concerns about the company's long-term revenue growth, net interest income, and EPS growth, which have performed tepidly compared to benchma

Tone
Negative 28/100
Event
Earnings
Published
07 Jul 2026 09:53
Source
Market source
TradingView Direct company coverage

Winners And Losers Of Q1: Cathay General Bancorp (NASDAQ:CATY) Vs The Rest Of The Regional Banks Stocks

This article analyzes the Q1 performance of several regional banks, highlighting Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) as a strong performer with increased revenues and net interest margin expansion. It also reviews UMB Financial (UMBF) as the top performer, BankUnited (BKU) as the weake

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Earnings
Published
07 Jul 2026 03:11
Source
TradingView
MarketBeat Direct company coverage

Boston Trust Walden Corp Decreases Stake in Cathay General Bancorp $CATY

Boston Trust Walden Corp reduced its stake in Cathay General Bancorp by 12.7% in the first quarter, selling over 76,000 shares but still maintaining a significant holding worth approximately $26.2 million. This comes as Cathay General Bancorp reported strong first-quarter earning

Tone
Positive 63/100
Event
Earnings
Published
04 Jul 2026 07:10
Source
MarketBeat
Investing.com Direct company coverage

Cathay General Bancorp stock hits all-time high at 63.42 USD

Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) stock has reached an all-time high of $63.42, currently trading at $63.72, and is identified as undervalued by InvestingPro. The company has demonstrated strong performance with a 36.3% total return over the past year, consistent dividend payments fo

Tone
Positive 91/100
Event
Capital return
Published
03 Jul 2026 12:41
Source
Investing.com
MarketBeat Direct company coverage

Louisiana State Employees Retirement System Takes Position in Cathay General Bancorp $CATY

The Louisiana State Employees Retirement System has initiated a new position in Cathay General Bancorp (NASDAQ:CATY), acquiring 29,800 shares valued at approximately $1.49 million during the first quarter. Cathay General Bancorp recently reported strong quarterly results, exceedi

Tone
Positive 71/100
Event
Earnings
Published
03 Jul 2026 08:40
Source
MarketBeat