Cathay General Bancorp saw modest earnings growth in Q3 2025 driven by a higher net interest margin, increased loan balances, and a strong efficiency ratio, despite higher provisions for credit losses.
Net income was $77.7 million, or $1.13 per diluted share.
Net interest income rose to $189.6 million, up $8.4 million from Q2.
Efficiency ratio improved significantly to 41.84%.
Provision for credit losses spiked to $28.7 million, largely due to theater loans and CECL model changes.
Cathay General did not provide formal numerical guidance but remains focused on margin expansion, loan growth, and credit risk management.
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