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Cathay General Bancorp reported strong results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, with net income of $92.2 million, or $1.37 per diluted share, up from $86.9 million, or $1.29, in the first quarter and $77.5 million a year earlier. Net interest income rose to $200.9 million and the net interest margin improved to 3.48% from 3.43%, supporting returns of 1.52% on average assets and 12.21% on average equity. For the first six months of 2026, net income was $179.1 million, up 21.8% from 2025, with diluted EPS of $2.66 and an efficiency ratio of 40.95%.
Gross loans reached $20.62 billion, up 2.2% from March 31, 2026, led by commercial and commercial real estate growth, while total deposits grew 1.9% to $21.06 billion. Capital remained robust, with a Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of 13.70%, total risk-based capital ratio of 15.47%, and Tier 1 leverage ratio of 11.28%, all exceeding regulatory minimums.
Asset quality metrics showed some pressure: total non-performing assets increased to $145.4 million, or 0.59% of total assets, from 0.53%, and non-accrual loans rose 25.5% to $111.7 million. The allowance for loan losses was $218.9 million, equal to 1.06% of gross loans and 195.97% of non-performing loans, while the quarterly provision for credit losses declined to $11.2 million from $18.2 million in the prior quarter.
Cathay General Bancorp reported a compensation-related equity grant to its SVP and General Counsel, May K. Chan. She received 886 restricted stock units, each representing a contingent right to one share of common stock.
The restricted stock units are scheduled to fully vest on June 26, 2029, or earlier upon death, disability, retirement, or change in control. The filing also shows she directly holds 2,710 shares of common stock, which include 43.602 shares acquired year-to-date through dividend reinvestment.
Lo Thomas M. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP executive Thomas M. Lo, EVP and Chief Administrative Officer, reported an equity compensation award. He received 1,611 restricted stock units (RSUs), each representing a contingent right to one share of common stock.
The RSUs are scheduled to fully vest on June 26, 2029, or earlier upon death, disability, retirement, or change in control. After these transactions, Lo is shown as directly holding 2,000 shares of common stock and 1,611 RSUs, highlighting a mix of current ownership and deferred, time-based equity compensation.
SUN ALBERT reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP executive vice president and chief credit officer Albert Sun reported new equity compensation awards rather than any open-market trading. The filing shows three grants of restricted stock units (RSUs) tied to the company’s common stock in amounts of 3,102, 1,551 and 1,646 units.
Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock. The actual number earned can range from 0% to 150% of the target award based on performance criteria. These RSUs are scheduled to vest in a single installment on December 31, 2028, subject to continued employment, with potential earlier vesting in limited cases such as death, disability, qualifying retirement, or change in control.
Deen Diana G. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Cathay General Bancorp reported that EVP and Chief Risk Officer Diana G. Deen received multiple restricted stock unit (RSU) awards tied to the company’s common stock. On June 26, 2026, she was granted RSUs covering 3,400, 1,700, and 1,804 underlying shares, all at a grant price of $0.00 per unit.
Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock upon vesting, with the final number earned adjustable from 0% to 150% of the target based on specified performance criteria. The RSUs are scheduled to vest in a single installment on December 31, 2028, subject to continued employment, with potential earlier vesting in certain cases such as death, disability, qualifying retirement after December 31, 2027, or a change in control, again based on performance achievement.
CHENG DUNSON K reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Cathay General Bancorp Executive Chairman Dunson K. Cheng reported new equity awards and updated share holdings. On June 26, 2026, he received three grants of restricted stock units covering 9,186, 4,593, and 4,875 units, each representing a right to receive one share of common stock upon vesting.
The number of units ultimately earned can range from 0% to 150% of the target awards based on specified performance criteria. These awards are scheduled to vest in a single installment on December 31, 2028, subject to continued employment, with potential earlier vesting upon death, disability, qualifying retirement after December 31, 2027, or a change in control.
The filing also lists Cheng’s post-transaction holdings in common stock, including direct ownership and indirect holdings through an ESOP, a Nonmarital Share Trust, and a Husband & Wife Trust, providing a snapshot of his overall equity position in the company.
Wang Albert Jen-Wen reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Cathay General Bancorp reported compensation-related equity awards for EVP and Chief Financial Officer Albert Jen-Wen Wang. On June 26, 2026, he received several grants of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), including awards of 5,640, 3,134, 1,567, and 1,663 RSUs.
Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock upon vesting. Some awards can pay out between 0% and 150% of the target based on performance criteria and are scheduled to vest on December 31, 2028, subject to continued employment, with possible earlier vesting upon death, disability, retirement after December 31, 2027, or change in control.
Other RSU awards are scheduled to vest in two equal annual installments beginning June 26, 2027. A separate block of 4,012 RSUs, originally granted on December 8, 2025 as part of his new hire award and previously omitted from an earlier filing, is scheduled to vest on September 8, 2026. Following the reported transactions, the filing shows no directly held common stock shares and continuing direct holdings of unvested RSUs.
Liu Chang reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP President & CEO Liu Chang received new equity awards in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). On June 26, 2026, Liu was granted 17,727, 8,863, and 9,408 RSUs, for a total of 35,998 units. Each RSU represents a right to receive one share of common stock if specified conditions are met. The actual number of shares earned can range from 0% to 150% of the target award based on performance criteria. These RSUs are scheduled to vest in a single installment on December 31, 2028, subject to continued employment, with potential earlier vesting in cases such as death, disability, certain retirement, or a change in control. Following the reported transactions, Liu directly holds 127,819 shares of common stock.
CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP director and Vice Chairman Anthony M. Tang reported an open-market sale of 5,000 shares of Common Stock at $59.92 per share. After this sale, he directly holds 147,876 shares.
The filing also reports indirect holdings of 371,399 shares held by his spouse, 300,000 shares held through YFO Investments where his spouse is a beneficiary, and 114,410 shares held by an ESOP. A footnote notes that 1,582.906 shares were acquired year-to-date through dividend reinvestment.