CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP (CATY) Forecast, Price Target & Analyst Ratings
NASDAQ:CATY • US1491501045
48.48 USD
-1.06 (-2.14%)
At close: Mar 6, 2026
48.48 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 3/6/2026, 8:04:22 PM
View the latest analyst price targets, stock forecast, EPS estimates, revenue projections, revisions, full estimates, rating distribution and upgrades/downgrades for CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP (CATY).
Forecast Snapshot
Consensus Price Target
$55.90
+ 15.30% Upside
Next Earnings Forecast
Release DateApr 20, 2026
PeriodQ1 / 2026
EPS Estimate$1.24
Revenue Estimate215.58M
ChartMill Buy Consensus
52.00%
Weighted Analyst Rating Score
Price Target Details & History
Consensus Price Target and Range
Mean target
$55.90
Upside
+ 15.30%
From current price of $48.48 to mean target of $55.90, Based on 10 analyst forecasts
Low
$45.45
Median
$56.10
High
$68.25
Price Target Revisions
1 Month
5.79%
3 Months
7.03%
Price Target Summary
10 analysts have analysed CATY and the average price target is 55.9 USD. This implies a price increase of 15.3% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 48.48.
The average price target has been revised upward by 7.03% in the past 3 months.
Analyst Ratings & History
Current Analyst Ratings
Analyst Ratings History
Analyst Ratings Consensus
ChartMill Buy Consensus
52.00%
CATY was analyzed by 10 analysts. The buy percentage consensus is at 52. So analysts seem to be rather neutral about CATY.
In the previous month the buy percentage consensus was at a similar level.
CATY was analyzed by 10 analysts. More opinions would make the average more meaningful.
Recent Upgrades & Downgrades
| Date | Firm | Action | From → To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-23 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Neutral -> Neutral |
| 2025-10-22 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform -> Market Perform |
| 2025-07-23 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform -> Market Perform |
| 2025-07-23 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Neutral -> Neutral |
| 2025-05-21 | Jefferies | Initiate | Buy |
| 2025-04-22 | Stephens & Co. | Reiterate | Overweight -> Overweight |
| 2025-01-27 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Underweight -> Underweight |
| 2025-01-23 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform -> Market Perform |
| 2025-01-23 | Stephens & Co. | Maintains | Overweight -> Overweight |
| 2024-12-04 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform -> Market Perform |
| 2024-10-23 | Wedbush | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2024-09-20 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold -> Hold |
| 2024-07-24 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold -> Hold |
| 2024-07-23 | Wedbush | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2024-07-23 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Underweight -> Underweight |
| 2024-04-25 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold -> Hold |
| 2024-04-23 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform -> Market Perform |
| 2024-04-23 | Wedbush | Reiterate | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2024-04-01 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold -> Hold |
| 2023-11-06 | Piper Sandler | Downgrade | Neutral -> Underweight |
| 2023-10-24 | Wedbush | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2023-10-24 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral -> Neutral |
| 2023-09-27 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold -> Hold |
| 2023-07-25 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform -> Market Perform |
| 2023-07-25 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Neutral -> Neutral |
Next Earnings Forecast Details
Next Earnings Details
Release DateApr 20, 2026
PeriodQ1 / 2026
EPS Estimate$1.24
Revenue Estimate215.58M
Revenue Q2Q14.77%
EPS Q2Q26.36%
Number of Analysts7
Next Earnings Revisions
Revenue (1 Month)
0.00%
Revenue (3 Months)
0.27%
EPS (1 Month)
0.00%
EPS (3 Months)
1.55%
Next Earnings Summary
CATY is expected to report earnings on 4/20/2026. The consensus EPS estimate for the next earnings is 1.24 USD and the consensus revenue estimate is 215.58M USD.
The next earnings revenue estimate has been revised upward by 0.27% in the past 3 months.
Full Analyst Estimates
Yearly Earnings Per Share (EPS), Revenue, EBIT, EBITDA and Operating Margin Analyst Estimates
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue YoY % growth | 810.038M 2.47% | 729.719M -9.92% | 817.892M 12.08% | 897.1M 9.68% | 945.59M 5.41% | |
| EBITDA YoY % growth | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| EBIT YoY % growth | N/A -11.48% | N/A -18.07% | N/A 26.23% | 504.34M 10.31% | 532.03M 5.49% | |
| Operating Margin | N/A | N/A | N/A | 56.22% | 56.26% | |
| EPS YoY % growth | 4.86 -0.61% | 3.96 -18.52% | 4.54 14.65% | 5.36 18.08% | 5.84 8.85% |
All data in USD
Quarterly Earnings Per Share (EPS), Revenue, EBIT and EBITDA Analyst Estimates
| Q1 / 26 | Q2 / 26 | Q3 / 26 | Q4 / 26 | Q1 / 27 | Q2 / 27 | Q3 / 27 | Q4 / 27 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS Q2Q % growth | 1.24 26.36% | 1.30 17.95% | 1.35 19.51% | 1.38 3.99% | 1.32 6.84% | 1.39 7.31% | 1.44 6.80% | 1.46 5.29% |
| Revenue Q2Q % growth | 215.58M 14.77% | 221.5M 12.66% | 227.15M 7.85% | 230.82M 3.59% | 229.19M 6.31% | 232.66M 5.04% | 235.01M 3.46% | 235.01M 1.82% |
| EBITDA Q2Q % growth | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| EBIT Q2Q % growth | 118.52M 17.29% | 125.36M 12.76% | 128.88M 12.72% | 130.71M 7.24% | 131.27M 10.76% | 134.74M 7.48% | 136.07M 5.58% | 136.07M 4.10% |
All data in USD
Yearly Earnings Per Share (EPS) and Revenue Trends vs Historical Data
Long Term Forward Growth Forecast Summary
Long Term EPS Growth (CAGR)
EPS Next 3 Year
N/A
EPS Next 5 Year
N/A
Long Term Revenue Growth (CAGR)
Revenue Next 3 Year
N/A
Revenue Next 5 Year
N/A
Long Term EBIT Growth (CAGR)
EBIT Next 3 Year
N/A
EBIT Next 5 Year
N/A
CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP / CATY Forecast FAQ
Can you provide the average price target for CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP stock?
10 analysts have analysed CATY and the average price target is 55.9 USD. This implies a price increase of 15.3% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 48.48.
When does CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP (CATY) report earnings?
CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP (CATY) will report earnings on 2026-04-20.
Can you provide the consensus estimates for CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP next earnings?
The consensus EPS estimate for the next earnings of CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP (CATY) is 1.24 USD and the consensus revenue estimate is 215.58M USD.
How do analysts rate CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP (CATY)?
The consensus rating for CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP (CATY) is 52 / 100 . This indicates that analysts generally have a neutral outlook on the stock.