STOCK DIVIDEND AND STOCK SPLIT
The most common method for companies to distribute wealth among shareholders is to pay dividends in the form of cash or stock. When a company has a low level of liquid cash on hand, stock dividends are typically issued in lieu of cash dividends. It is the board of directors that decides whether a dividend should be declared and in what form it should be distributed. Dividend yield is also a financial ratio that shows how much a company pays out in dividends on its shares each year, which is something investors look for in a stock.
Dividend Rate
Trailing Annual Dividend Rate
$1.36
Forward Annual Dividend Rate
$1.36
Yield
Trailing Annual Dividend Yield
3.19%
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
2.42%
Dividend Date
Dividend Date
Dec 11, 2025
Ex-dividend Date
Dec 01, 2025
3.64 %
28.69
Dividend History
| Announced | Amount | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2025 | 0.34 | Dec 01, 2025 | Dec 01, 2025 | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | 0.34 | Aug 28, 2025 | Aug 28, 2025 | Sep 08, 2025 |
| May 15, 2025 | 0.34 | May 29, 2025 | May 29, 2025 | Jun 09, 2025 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | 0.34 | Feb 27, 2025 | Feb 27, 2025 | Mar 10, 2025 |
| Nov 15, 2024 | 0.34 | Nov 27, 2024 | Nov 27, 2024 | Dec 09, 2024 |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 0.34 | Aug 29, 2024 | Aug 29, 2024 | Sep 09, 2024 |
| May 16, 2024 | 0.34 | May 30, 2024 | May 30, 2024 | Jun 10, 2024 |
| Feb 15, 2024 | 0.34 | Feb 27, 2024 | Feb 28, 2024 | Mar 11, 2024 |
| Nov 16, 2023 | 0.34 | Nov 28, 2023 | Nov 29, 2023 | Dec 11, 2023 |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 0.34 | Aug 29, 2023 | Aug 30, 2023 | Sep 11, 2023 |
| May 18, 2023 | 0.34 | May 26, 2023 | May 30, 2023 | Jun 09, 2023 |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 0.34 | Feb 24, 2023 | Feb 27, 2023 | Mar 09, 2023 |
| Feb 14, 2023 | 0.34 | Feb 24, 2023 | Feb 27, 2023 | Mar 09, 2023 |
| Nov 17, 2022 | 0.34 | Nov 28, 2022 | Nov 29, 2022 | Dec 09, 2022 |
| Aug 18, 2022 | 0.34 | Aug 29, 2022 | Aug 30, 2022 | Sep 09, 2022 |
| May 16, 2022 | 0.34 | May 26, 2022 | May 27, 2022 | Jun 06, 2022 |
| Feb 11, 2022 | 0.34 | Feb 24, 2022 | Feb 25, 2022 | Mar 07, 2022 |
| Nov 18, 2021 | 0.34 | Nov 26, 2021 | Nov 29, 2021 | Dec 09, 2021 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2004 | 2:1 | +0.73% | +3.22% |
| May 10, 2002 | 2:1 | -2.49% | +0.18% |
| Apr 27, 1992 | 6:5 | +5.30% | -5.88% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) a dividend paying company?
In a company, dividends are a portion of profits paid out to shareholders - investors getting a little bit back on their investment. In particular, dividends benefit investors, especially income-seeking investors, because they provide mutual benefits both to companies and investors. Dividends are a strong indicator for a company's ability to produce profits consistently and reflect favorably on its management. Cathay General Bancorp is also among the companies that regularly pay dividends.
What is CATY's dividend yield?
Many factors affect dividend yields, including global market conditions, interest rates, and the financial status of an individual company.However, the average dividend yield for a good company is between 2% and 6%. CATY's annual dividend yield for the trailing 12 months is 3.19.
When did CATY last pay a dividend?
CATY last paid dividends on 2025-12-11, with the ex-dividend date being 2025-12-01.
When was the last time CATY stock split?
CATY stock split took place on 29-09-2004.
How did CATY's stock split work?
Its last split took place on Sep 29, 2004, when Cathay General Bancorp went through a 2:1 split leaving the shareholder with 2 share(s) who previously owned 1 CATY share(s).