Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) Q1 FY26 earnings call

Cathay General Bancorp delivered solid Q1 FY26 financial performance, marked by significant net interest margin expansion and robust capital management through increased dividends and share repurchases. The company maintained strong credit quality and improved operating efficiency, despite softer loan growth and a strategic securities portfolio impairment. Management remains focused on disciplined underwriting and relationship banking, anticipating growth to accelerate in the latter half of the year.