CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP — Financial Data
Annual figures from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings (10-K)
These figures are extracted directly from XBRL-tagged financial statements that CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP filed with the SEC as part of its annual 10-K reports. XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language) is a structured data format the SEC requires for machine-readable financial disclosures. Values shown are as reported — negative figures indicate a loss and are shown in red.
Net Income
The bottom-line profit — what remains after all operating expenses, interest, taxes, and other costs are deducted. A negative value means the company reported a net loss for the year.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $315.12M | Mar 2, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | $285.98M | Mar 2, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2023 | $354.12M | Mar 2, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2022 | $360.64M | Feb 28, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2021 | $298.30M | Feb 29, 2024 |
| FY2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | $70.89M | Mar 1, 2021 |
| FY2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | $56.79M | Mar 1, 2021 |
| FY2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | $54.32M | Mar 1, 2021 |
| FY2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | $46.85M | Mar 1, 2021 |
| FY2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | $67.38M | Mar 1, 2021 |
Operating Cash Flow
Cash generated from core business operations — a more reliable measure of financial health than net income because it strips out non-cash items like depreciation and one-time charges.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $368.57M | Mar 2, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | $329.16M | Mar 2, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2023 | $384.74M | Mar 2, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2022 | $467.36M | Feb 28, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2021 | $334.32M | Feb 29, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 31, 2020 | $319.96M | Feb 28, 2023 |
| FY2021 | Dec 31, 2019 | $434.98M | Mar 1, 2022 |
| FY2020 | Dec 31, 2018 | $336.54M | Mar 1, 2021 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2017 | $248.87M | Mar 2, 2020 |
| FY2018 | Dec 31, 2016 | $234.40M | Mar 4, 2019 |
Capital Expenditures (Capex)
Cash spent on acquiring or upgrading physical assets — property, equipment, and infrastructure. High capex businesses include manufacturing, telecom, and energy companies.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $4.91M | Mar 2, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | $3.64M | Mar 2, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2023 | $3.40M | Mar 2, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2022 | $3.39M | Feb 28, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2021 | $3.73M | Feb 29, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 31, 2020 | $5.78M | Feb 28, 2023 |
| FY2021 | Dec 31, 2019 | $7.13M | Mar 1, 2022 |
| FY2020 | Dec 31, 2018 | $6.67M | Mar 1, 2021 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2017 | $3.19M | Mar 2, 2020 |
| FY2018 | Dec 31, 2016 | $3.52M | Mar 4, 2019 |
Total Assets
The total value of everything the company owns or controls — cash, investments, receivables, property, equipment, and intangibles. Reported as of fiscal year end.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $24.23B | Mar 2, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | $23.05B | Mar 2, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | $23.08B | Feb 28, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | $21.95B | Feb 29, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | $20.89B | Feb 28, 2023 |
| FY2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | $19.04B | Mar 1, 2022 |
| FY2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | $18.09B | Mar 1, 2021 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | $16.78B | Mar 2, 2020 |
| FY2018 | Dec 31, 2017 | $15.64B | Mar 4, 2019 |
| FY2017 | Dec 31, 2016 | $14.52B | Mar 1, 2018 |
Total Liabilities
All financial obligations owed to outside parties — including debt, accounts payable, accrued expenses, and deferred revenue. Subtracting liabilities from total assets gives stockholders' equity.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $21.30B | Mar 2, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | $20.21B | Mar 2, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | $20.34B | Feb 28, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | $19.47B | Feb 29, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | $18.44B | Feb 28, 2023 |
| FY2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | $16.62B | Mar 1, 2022 |
| FY2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | $15.80B | Mar 1, 2021 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | $14.66B | Mar 2, 2020 |
| FY2018 | Dec 31, 2017 | $13.67B | Mar 4, 2019 |
| FY2017 | Dec 31, 2016 | $12.69B | Mar 1, 2018 |
Stockholders Equity
The net worth attributable to shareholders: total assets minus total liabilities. Also called book value. Can be negative if liabilities exceed assets, which is common in capital-intensive industries.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $2.93B | Mar 2, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | $2.85B | Mar 2, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2023 | $2.74B | Mar 2, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2022 | $2.47B | Mar 2, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2021 | $2.45B | Feb 28, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2020 | $2.42B | Feb 29, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 31, 2019 | $2.29B | Feb 28, 2023 |
| FY2021 | Dec 31, 2018 | $2.12B | Mar 1, 2022 |
| FY2020 | Dec 31, 2017 | $1.97B | Mar 1, 2021 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2016 | $1.83B | Mar 2, 2020 |
Goodwill
An intangible asset representing the premium paid above fair value when acquiring another company. A large goodwill balance signals a history of acquisitions at premium prices.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $375.70M | Mar 2, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | $375.70M | Mar 2, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | $375.70M | Feb 28, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | $375.70M | Feb 29, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | $372.19M | Feb 28, 2023 |
| FY2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | $372.19M | Mar 1, 2022 |
| FY2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | $372.19M | Mar 1, 2021 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | $372.19M | Mar 2, 2020 |
| FY2018 | Dec 31, 2017 | $372.19M | Mar 4, 2019 |
| FY2017 | Dec 31, 2016 | $372.19M | Mar 1, 2018 |
Retained Earnings
Cumulative net income kept by the company rather than distributed as dividends. A growing retained earnings balance indicates consistent profitability; a deficit indicates cumulative losses.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $2.91B | Mar 2, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | $2.69B | Mar 2, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | $2.50B | Feb 28, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | $2.24B | Feb 29, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | $1.99B | Feb 28, 2023 |
| FY2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | $1.79B | Mar 1, 2022 |
| FY2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | $1.66B | Mar 1, 2021 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | $1.48B | Mar 2, 2020 |
| FY2018 | Dec 31, 2017 | $1.28B | Mar 4, 2019 |
| FY2017 | Dec 31, 2016 | $1.18B | Mar 1, 2018 |
Cash & Equivalents
Highly liquid assets the company holds — cash on hand, bank balances, and short-term investments with maturities of three months or less. A key indicator of short-term financial health.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2018 | Dec 31, 2018 | $600.29M | Mar 4, 2019 |
| FY2018 | Dec 31, 2017 | $534.80M | Mar 4, 2019 |
| FY2018 | Dec 31, 2016 | $1.19B | Mar 4, 2019 |
| FY2018 | Dec 31, 2015 | $717.01M | Mar 4, 2019 |
| FY2017 | Dec 31, 2014 | $176.83M | Mar 1, 2018 |
| FY2016 | Dec 31, 2013 | $153.75M | Mar 1, 2017 |
| FY2015 | Dec 31, 2012 | $144.91M | Feb 29, 2016 |
| FY2014 | Dec 31, 2011 | $117.89M | Mar 2, 2015 |
| FY2013 | Dec 31, 2010 | $87.35M | Mar 3, 2014 |
| FY2012 | Dec 31, 2009 | $100.12M | Mar 1, 2013 |
Long-Term Debt
Debt obligations due more than one year from the balance sheet date — bonds, term loans, and notes payable. High long-term debt relative to equity can signal elevated financial leverage.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $119.14M | Mar 2, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | $119.14M | Mar 2, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | $119.14M | Feb 28, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | $119.14M | Feb 29, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | $119.14M | Feb 28, 2023 |
| FY2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | $119.14M | Mar 1, 2022 |
| FY2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | $119.14M | Mar 1, 2021 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | $189.45M | Mar 2, 2020 |
| FY2018 | Dec 31, 2017 | $194.14M | Mar 4, 2019 |
| FY2017 | Dec 31, 2016 | $119.14M | Mar 1, 2018 |
EPS (Basic)
Net income divided by the weighted average shares outstanding. Basic EPS does not account for dilutive securities like options or convertible bonds — use diluted EPS for a more conservative view.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | 4 | Mar 2, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | 3 | Mar 2, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2023 | 4 | Mar 2, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2022 | 4 | Feb 28, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2021 | 3 | Feb 29, 2024 |
| FY2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | 0 | Mar 1, 2021 |
| FY2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | 0 | Mar 1, 2021 |
| FY2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | 0 | Mar 1, 2021 |
| FY2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | 0 | Mar 1, 2021 |
| FY2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | 0 | Mar 1, 2021 |
EPS (Diluted)
Net income divided by the fully diluted share count — including all potential shares from options, warrants, and convertible instruments. The more conservative and widely cited EPS figure.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | 4 | Mar 2, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | 3 | Mar 2, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2023 | 4 | Mar 2, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2022 | 4 | Feb 28, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2021 | 3 | Feb 29, 2024 |
| FY2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | 0 | Mar 1, 2021 |
| FY2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | 0 | Mar 1, 2021 |
| FY2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | 0 | Mar 1, 2021 |
| FY2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | 0 | Mar 1, 2021 |
| FY2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | 0 | Mar 1, 2021 |
Shares Outstanding
Total common shares issued and held by all shareholders, excluding treasury shares. Combined with market price gives market capitalization.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | 67.20M | Mar 2, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | 70.86M | Mar 2, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | 72.67M | Feb 28, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | 72.74M | Feb 29, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | 75.75M | Feb 28, 2023 |
| FY2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | 79.51M | Mar 1, 2022 |
| FY2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | 79.73M | Mar 1, 2021 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | 80.50M | Mar 2, 2020 |
| FY2018 | Dec 31, 2017 | 80.89M | Mar 4, 2019 |
| FY2017 | Dec 31, 2016 | 79.61M | Mar 1, 2018 |
Dividends Paid
Cash dividends distributed to common shareholders during the period. Shown as a positive value despite being a cash outflow in the SEC filing.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2012 | Dec 31, 2012 | $16.05M | Mar 1, 2013 |
| FY2011 | Dec 31, 2011 | $16.05M | Feb 28, 2012 |
| FY2011 | Dec 31, 2010 | $16.04M | Feb 28, 2012 |
| FY2011 | Dec 31, 2009 | $22.46M | Feb 28, 2012 |