Earnings call: Cathay General Bancorp reports Q1 income dip amid loan challenges
Cathay General Bancorp (NASDAQ:CATY) experienced a 13.4% decrease in net income during the first quarter of 2024, reporting $71.4 million, as revealed in their recent earnings call. The decline was attributed to a mark-to-market loss from equity securities and an increased FDIC special assessment. Despite a decrease in total gross loans, the bank saw a significant increase in total deposits.