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Cathay General Bancorp vs First Interstate Bancsystem: CATY and FIBK compared
Cathay General Bancorp is the larger company: $255M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $250M for First Interstate Bancsystem (Q3 2026). Cathay General Bancorp is growing faster (+21% against -0.4% a year earlier). Cathay General Bancorp is more profitable, with an operating margin of 48.2% against 32.8%.
Where the money goes: CATY and FIBK
Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) · Q3 2026
Cathay General Bancorp, Q3 2026: revenue $255M (+21% year over year), operating margin 48.2%, net earnings $95.2M, operating cash flow $82.0M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
First Interstate Bancsystem (FIBK) · Q3 2026
First Interstate Bancsystem, Q3 2026: revenue $250M (-0.4% year over year), operating margin 32.8%, net earnings $62.2M, operating cash flow $106M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) | First Interstate Bancsystem (FIBK) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $255M | $250M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +21% | -0.4% |
| Operating margin | 48.2% | 32.8% |
| Net earnings | $95.2M | $62.2M |
| Net margin | 37.4% | 24.9% |
| Operating cash flow | $82.0M | $106M |
| Free cash flow | $80.7M | — |
| Market value | — | $3.3B |
| P/E | — | 10.8× |
| Analysts’ mean target | — | $38.00 |
Where the revenue comes from
First Interstate Bancsystem
- Net interest income: $206M (83%)
- Noninterest income: $43.3M (17%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Cathay General Bancorp or First Interstate Bancsystem?
Cathay General Bancorp is the larger company: $255M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $250M for First Interstate Bancsystem (Q3 2026).
Is Cathay General Bancorp or First Interstate Bancsystem growing faster?
Cathay General Bancorp is growing faster (+21% against -0.4% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Cathay General Bancorp or First Interstate Bancsystem?
Cathay General Bancorp is more profitable, with an operating margin of 48.2% against 32.8%.
More: Cathay General Bancorp earnings · how Cathay General Bancorp makes money · First Interstate Bancsystem earnings · how First Interstate Bancsystem makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 6, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 2, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.