Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) Q2 FY26 earnings call

Cathay General Bancorp delivered strong Q2 FY26 results, highlighted by continued net interest margin expansion and solid earnings. The company actively managed its balance sheet through securities repositioning and enhanced capital returns via an increased share repurchase authorization. Despite a revised, lower full-year deposit growth outlook and competitive funding environment, management expressed confidence in its NIM target and momentum heading into the second half of the year.