Cathay General Bancorp reported earnings results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2023. For the third quarter, the company reported net interest income was USD 185.64 million compared to USD 197.53 million a year ago. Net income was USD 82.37 million compared to USD 99.04 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 1.14 compared to USD 1.34 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 1.13 compared to USD 1.33 a year ago.
For the nine months, net interest income was USD 559.61 million compared to USD 531.88 million a year ago. Net income was USD 271.6 million compared to USD 263.04 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 3.74 compared to USD 3.52 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 3.73 compared to USD 3.5 a year ago.