3 Bank Stocks With Recent Dividend Hikes to Keep on Your Radar

CATY, FISI and CCNE lift dividends despite market volatility, signaling earnings strength and steady cash flow for income-focused investors.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 16, 2026

Cathay General Bancorp Declares $0.38 Per Share Dividend

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cathay General Bancorp (Nasdaq: CATY) announced that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of thirty-eight cents per common share, payable on March 9, 2026, to stockholders of record at the close of business on February 26, 2026. ABOUT CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP Cathay General Bancorp (Nasdaq: CATY) is the holding company for Cathay Bank. Cathay General Bancorp's website is at www.cathaygeneralbancorp.com. Founded in 1962, Cathay Bank offers a wide range of f.

Business Wire • Feb 13, 2026

Cathay General Bancorp: The Setup Looks Good For 2026

Cathay General Bancorp remains well-positioned to capture more margin-driven growth. Management is guiding for a 2026 net interest margin of between 3.4% and 3.5%. Assuming a year of stable credit, this should drive meaningful incremental net income growth. Healthy earnings and CATY's robust balance sheet supported increased share buybacks in 2025. This should continue in 2026.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 24, 2026

Cathay General Bancorp Announces Retirement of Chief Financial Officer and Appointment of Successor

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cathay General Bancorp (Nasdaq: CATY), the holding company for Cathay Bank, announced that Heng W. Chen will retire as Chief Financial Officer of Cathay General Bancorp and Cathay Bank (collectively “Cathay”) and Treasurer of Cathay General Bancorp, effective March 1, 2026, following a nearly 42-year career in auditing and finance, including 23 years of service at Cathay. Albert J. Wang, who currently serves as Deputy Chief Financial Officer, will succeed Chen as C.

Business Wire • Jan 23, 2026

Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha • Jan 23, 2026

Cathay General Bancorp Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cathay General Bancorp (the “Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) (Nasdaq: CATY), the holding company for Cathay Bank, today announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2025. The Company reported net income of $315.1 million, or $4.54 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2025 and net income of $90.5 million, or $1.33 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2025. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Three months ended   Year.

Business Wire • Jan 22, 2026

Cathay General (CATY) Q4 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates

Cathay General (CATY) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.33 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.2 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.12 per share a year ago.

Zacks Investment Research • Jan 22, 2026

Cathay General (CATY) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week's Release

Cathay (CATY) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

Zacks Investment Research • Jan 15, 2026

Cathay General Bancorp to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cathay General Bancorp (Nasdaq: CATY), the holding company for Cathay Bank, is scheduled to announce its fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results after the markets close on Thursday, January 22, 2026. Cathay General Bancorp has scheduled a conference call as set forth below. Analysts and investors may participate in the question-and-answer session. Conference Call and Webcast Information: Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026 Time: 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time (6:0.

Business Wire • Jan 8, 2026

Cathay General Bancorp: Still Cheap Amid Ongoing NIM Expansion

Shares of California-based Cathay General Bancorp have had a solid few months, outperforming the wider regional bank space since my opening piece. Cathay's net interest margin continues to recover toward its pre-2024 average, having experienced significant compression in the later stages of the tightening cycle. Cathay's valuation remains attractive. While the market may be concerned about credit risk, the bank has the firepower to manage this.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 4, 2025