Is Cathay General Bancorp a good dividend stock?

Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 2.32%. Review its dividend history, payout consistency and growth to judge whether it fits your income strategy.

What is CATY's dividend yield?

The dividend yield for CATY stock is currently 2.32%.

How much does CATY pay in dividends per year?

Cathay General Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $1.4400 per share over the trailing twelve months.

How often does CATY pay dividends?

CATY stock pays dividends quarterly.

Is CATY's dividend growing?

Cathay General Bancorp's 3-year dividend CAGR is 1.92%.

CATY Stock Price, Chart, Stats & News

Cathay General Bancorp

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Overview Dividend safety Dividends Fundamentals

Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 2.32% as of Jul 21, 2026. It pays $1.44 per share over the trailing twelve months and distributes quarterly. Its dividend has grown at a 3.04% 5-year compound annual rate.

4.16B

Market cap

12.80x

Current P/E

10.10x

Forward P/E

2.32%

Dividend yield

$1.44

CATY dividend

Dividend safety

Strong

Dividend coverage looks healthy — CATY pays out about 30% of earnings.

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Fundamentals

Gross margin	55.06%
Operating margin	29.42%
Pretax margin	28.18%
Net margin	22.76%
Effective tax rate	19.24%
ROA	1.30%
ROE	10.89%
D/E	0.07x
Interest coverage ratio	0.72x

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CATY valuation

P/E	12.80x
P/S	2.40x
P/B	1.13x
P/CF	8.97x
P/FCF	9.30x
P/OCF	8.97x
PEG	2.18x
EV multiple	7.56x

About

Cathay General Bancorp serves as the parent entity for Cathay Bank, a financial institution that delivers a broad spectrum of commercial banking solutions. These services are tailored for individual clients, professional practices, and small to medium-sized enterprises, primarily within the United States. The bank offers a diverse array of deposit products, encompassing passbook, checking, and money market accounts, alongside certificates of deposit (CDs), individual retirement accounts (IRAs), and public sector fund deposits.