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Positive Q3 earnings and higher EPS suggest improved profitability, which historically can lift bank stocks in the near term; lack of guidance could cap upside if outlook is uncertain.
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Cathay General Bancorp reported Q3 2026 unaudited net income of $95.2 million, or $1.43 per diluted share, up from $92.2 million and $1.37 in Q2. Management highlighted strong performance across the franchise, signaling momentum in core earnings. The stock reaction will hinge on whether investors view this as sustainable and on any guidance details not included in the excerpt.
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