Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) Stock Forecast
CATY analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Hold 3.17 / 5 from 6 analysts
- Price target
- $65.00 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +8.4% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 21, 2026 EPS estimate $1.44
- 52-week range
- $45.17 – $64.93
CATY analyst ratings
6 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
CATY price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
CATY earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.45 | $1.36 | $1.50 | $1.13 | +28.6% | 6 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $5.56 | $5.36 | $5.65 | $4.54 | +22.5% | 6 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $5.95 | $5.60 | $6.18 | $5.56 | +7.0% | 6 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
CATY revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $227.4M | $225.2M | $228.5M | +8.0% | 6 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $892.1M | $886.2M | $896.1M | +9.1% | 6 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $929.1M | $906.7M | $946.5M | +4.2% | 6 |
CATY EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
CATY revenue: reported and forecast
CATY EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.41 | $1.44 | $1.44 | $1.45 | $1.45 | +3.3% | 1 up · 0 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $5.48 | $5.51 | $5.53 | $5.56 | $5.56 | +1.5% | 3 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $5.90 | $5.93 | $5.93 | $5.94 | $5.95 | +0.9% | 1 up · 1 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
CATY earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; CATY beat in 11 of 12.
What analysts expect from CATY
6 analysts cover Cathay General Bancorp; their consensus rating is hold (3.17 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $65.00, 8.4% above the latest close of $59.96. Analysts expect earnings of $5.56 per share for 2026, +22.5% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $5.95 per share on revenue of $929.1 million. Cathay General Bancorp beat the EPS estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.
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CATY forecast FAQ
What is Cathay General Bancorp's price target?
The average analyst price target for Cathay General Bancorp is $65.00, 8.4% above the latest close of $59.96.
Is Cathay General Bancorp a buy, hold or sell?
Of 6 analysts covering Cathay General Bancorp, 1 rate it a strong buy, 0 a buy, 4 a hold, 1 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of hold. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Cathay General Bancorp's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $5.56 per share for 2026 (range $5.36 to $5.65); for 2027 the estimate is $5.95.
What is Cathay General Bancorp's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $892.1 million, growth of 9.1%; for 2027 it is $929.1 million.
When does Cathay General Bancorp report earnings?
Cathay General Bancorp is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 21, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $1.44.
Does Cathay General Bancorp usually beat earnings estimates?
Cathay General Bancorp reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.