Cathay General Bancorp reported earnings results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2023. For the second quarter, the company reported net interest income was USD 181.53 million compared to USD 175.16 million a year ago. Net income was USD 93.22 million compared to USD 88.98 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 1.29 compared to USD 1.19 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 1.28 compared to USD 1.18 a year ago.
For the six months, net interest income was USD 373.97 million compared to USD 334.35 million a year ago. Net income was USD 189.23 million compared to USD 164.01 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 2.61 compared to USD 2.18 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 2.6 compared to USD 2.17 a year ago.