Cathay General Bancorp reported earnings results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2021. For the fourth quarter, the company reported net interest income was USD 155.45 million compared to USD 139.82 million a year ago. Net income was USD 75.33 million compared to USD 70.89 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 0.98 compared to USD 0.89 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 0.98 compared to USD 0.89 a year ago.
For the full year, net interest income was USD 597.76 million compared to USD 552.11 million a year ago. Net income was USD 298.3 million compared to USD 228.86 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 3.81 compared to USD 2.88 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 3.8 compared to USD 2.87 a year ago.