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First Bancorp vs Cathay General Bancorp: FBP and CATY compared
First Bancorp is the larger company: $260M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $255M for Cathay General Bancorp (Q3 2026). Cathay General Bancorp is growing faster (+21% against +5% a year earlier). Cathay General Bancorp is more profitable, with an operating margin of 48.2% against 44.3%.
Where the money goes: FBP and CATY
First Bancorp (FBP) · Q3 2026
First Bancorp, Q3 2026: revenue $260M (+5% year over year), operating margin 44.3%, net earnings $96.1M, operating cash flow $105M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
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 Bancorp (FBP) | Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $260M | $255M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +5% | +21% |
| Operating margin | 44.3% | 48.2% |
| Net earnings | $96.1M | $95.2M |
| Net margin | 37.0% | 37.4% |
| Operating cash flow | $105M | $82.0M |
| Free cash flow | $101M | $80.7M |
Where the revenue comes from
First Bancorp
- Net interest income: $228M (87%)
- Noninterest income: $32.6M (13%)
Questions
Which is bigger, First Bancorp or Cathay General Bancorp?
First Bancorp is the larger company: $260M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $255M for Cathay General Bancorp (Q3 2026).
Is First Bancorp or Cathay General Bancorp growing faster?
Cathay General Bancorp is growing faster (+21% against +5% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, First Bancorp or Cathay General Bancorp?
Cathay General Bancorp is more profitable, with an operating margin of 48.2% against 44.3%.
More: First Bancorp earnings · how First Bancorp makes money · Cathay General Bancorp earnings · how Cathay General Bancorp makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 6, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 6, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.