Cover
Cover | Oct. 16, 2019 |
Cover [Abstract] | |
Document Type | 8-K |
Amendment Flag | false |
Document Period End Date | Oct. 16, 2019 |
Entity File Number | 001-31830 |
Entity Registrant Name | CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP |
Entity Central Index Key | 0000861842 |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 95-4274680 |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 777 North Broadway |
Entity Address, City or Town | Los Angeles |
Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 90012 |
City Area Code | 213 |
Local Phone Number | 625-4700 |
Written Communications | false |
Soliciting Material | false |
Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
Title of 12(b) Security | Common stock |
Trading Symbol | CATY |
Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |