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Jun 30, 2024

Cathay General Q2 2024 Earnings Report

Cathay General Bancorp reported net income of $66.8 million for the second quarter of 2024.

Key Takeaways

Cathay General Bancorp announced its second quarter 2024 results with a net income of $66.8 million, or $0.92 per share. The results included benefits from accelerated amortization of solar tax credit investments and a mark-to-market loss from equity securities.

Net income for the second quarter of 2024 was $66.8 million, or $0.92 per share.

Net interest margin decreased to 3.01% in the second quarter of 2024 from 3.05% in the first quarter of 2024.

The company repurchased 0.7 million shares at an average cost of $36.41 per share, for a total of $25.1 million.

Total non-performing assets increased $3.9 million, or 3.1%, to $129.0 million.

Total Revenue
$179M
Previous year: $205M
-12.8%
EPS
$0.96
Previous year: $1.28
-25.0%
Efficiency ratio
55.65%
Previous year: 45.36%
+22.7%
Return on average assets
1.15%
Previous year: 1.67%
-31.1%
Return on avg. equity
9.63%
Gross Profit
$345M
Previous year: $205M
+68.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$160M
Previous year: $188M
-14.6%
Free Cash Flow
$72.4M
Previous year: $90M
-19.6%
Total Assets
$23.2B
Previous year: $23B
+0.9%

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Forward Guidance

No specific forward guidance was provided in the press release.