{
  "id": 15963966,
  "title": "Cathay General Q3 2026 slides: record NII drives earnings growth",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/cathay-general-q3-2026-slides-record-nii-drives-earnings-growth",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-21T22:48:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
    "slug": "investing-com",
    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/company-news/cathay-general-q3-2026-slides-record-nii-drives-earnings-growth-93CH-4964376"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Cathay General Bancorp reported Q3 2026 earnings on October 21, 2026, showcasing record net interest income and improved profitability despite record credit costs. The Los Angeles-based bank's net income increased by 3.3% to $95.2 million, or $1.43 per diluted share, marking a 23% year-over-year growth. Revenue exceeded expectations, reaching $254.65 million, while EPS fell shy of Wall Street's estimate by 3.3%. Investors reacted more to the earnings miss and higher charge-offs than to the stronger revenue performance and lifted guidance. The bank highlighted several key achievements, including record net interest income and strong profitability metrics. Net interest income surged to $211.9 million, up 5.5% quarter-over-quarter and 12% year-over-year, driven by loan expansion, higher asset yields, and expanding net interest margins. The net interest margin improved 4 basis points to 3.52%, reflecting improved loan yields and investment yields. Return on average tangible common equity grew to 14.03%, and return on average assets remained at 1.51%. The bank's balance sheet expanded, with total assets hitting $25.6 billion, up 6% year-over-year. Loan-to-deposit ratio improved to 96.04%, while cash equivalents and short-term investments rose by 29% quarter-over-quarter. The loan portfolio remains heavily concentrated in commercial real estate at 51%, followed by residential mortgages at 29% and commercial and industrial loans at 19%. Despite strong revenue performance, credit costs emerged as a notable pressure point, with provision for credit losses totaling $28.6 million and net charge-offs at $25.3 million. Management maintains confidence in future expansion of net interest margins.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Cathay General Bancorp reported Q3 2026 earnings with record net interest income",
    "Net interest income surged to $211.9 million, up 12% year-over-year",
    "Credit costs and charge-offs pressured earnings despite revenue growth"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}