Cathay General Bancorp reported earnings results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2022. For the fourth quarter, the company reported net interest income was USD 201.81 million compared to USD 155.45 million a year ago. Net income was USD 97.6 million compared to USD 75.33 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 1.33 compared to USD 0.98 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 1.33 compared to USD 0.98 a year ago.
For the full year, net interest income was USD 733.7 million compared to USD 597.76 million a year ago. Net income was USD 360.64 million compared to USD 298.3 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 4.85 compared to USD 3.81 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 4.83 compared to USD 3.8 a year ago.