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Core Insights - The company reported a strong fourth quarter with net interest margin expansion, growth in net interest income, and strong credit quality [2][5][8] - The effective tax rate for the fourth quarter was 24.8%, expected to return to approximately 23.2% going forward [1] - The housing market in Hawaii showed stability, with a median single-family home price of $1.1 million, up 4.3% year-over-year [3][4] Financial Performance - Fourth-quarter net interest income was $170.3 million, with a net interest margin (NIM) of 3.21%, up 2 basis points sequentially [8][13] - Total loans increased by $183 million (5.2% annualized), while total deposits rose by $214 million [8][10] - The return on average tangible equity was 15.8% for the fourth quarter and 16.3% for the full year [2] Outlook and Guidance - For 2026, the company anticipates modest loan growth of 3-4% and a slightly lower NIM of 3.16-3.18% [7][21] - Non-interest income is expected to remain stable at around $220 million, with expenses projected at approximately $520 million [21][23] - Management indicated that the first quarter NIM may ease slightly due to anticipated Federal Reserve rate cuts [15] Capital Management - The company completed its 2025 share repurchase program, repurchasing about 1 million shares, and authorized a new open-ended buyback of $250 million [6][19] - The capital return strategy emphasizes maintaining a Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) ratio above 12%, currently at 13% [6][20] Credit Quality - The bank reported strong credit performance with low and stable credit risk, and classified assets decreased by 7 basis points [16][17] - Net charge-offs were $5 million in the quarter, with a net charge-off rate of 11 basis points, unchanged from the previous quarter [17][18] - The allowance for credit losses increased to $168.5 million, with coverage at 118 basis points of total loans [19]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a return on average tangible equity of 15.8% for Q4 and 16.3% for the full year, with an effective tax rate of 24.8% in Q4, expected to normalize to 23.2% going forward [7][17] - Net interest income for Q4 was $170.3 million, a $1 million increase from the prior quarter, with a net interest margin (NIM) of 3.21%, up 2 basis points from the previous quarter [12][7] - Total loans grew by $183 million in the quarter, representing a 5.2% annualized growth rate [10] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Retail and commercial deposits increased by $233 million, while public deposits declined by $447 million, resulting in a net increase of $214 million in deposits for Q4 [11] - Non-interest income was reported at $55.6 million, while non-interest expense for Q4 was $125.1 million [13] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The unemployment rate in the state was 2.2% in November, significantly lower than the national rate of 4.5% [6] - Year-to-date spending through November was $19.6 billion, up about 6% compared to the same period last year [6] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company anticipates full-year loan growth in the range of 3%-4%, primarily driven by commercial real estate (CRE) and commercial and industrial (C&I) loans [17] - The company has a new stock repurchase authorization of $250 million, indicating a strong capital position and flexibility for future growth initiatives [9][60] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that credit risk remains low and stable, with no broad signs of weakness observed in consumer or commercial books [14] - The company expects non-interest income to remain stable at approximately $220 million for the year, with expenses projected to be around $520 million in 2026 [17][54] Other Important Information - The company repurchased about 1 million shares during the quarter, utilizing the remaining $26 million of its $100 million purchase authorization for 2025 [9] - The allowance for credit losses increased to $168.5 million, with coverage rising to 118 basis points of total loans and leases [16] Q&A Session Summary Question: Loan growth trends and pipeline - Management indicated that loan growth was broad-based, with some payoffs in the CRE portfolio affecting expectations, but they anticipate more normalized growth in the second half of the year [24][25] Question: Payoffs and paydowns in the industry - Management noted that payoffs have been occurring sooner than expected due to increased competition from permanent lenders, but they expect this trend to normalize [26][28] Question: Deposit trends and NIM expansion - Management confirmed that the margin guide reflects the ability to continue cutting deposit rates, with expectations of a lower deposit beta going forward [30][31] Question: Full year loan growth guidance - Management suggested that loan growth may start lower in the first half of the year but expects a pickup in the second half [44] Question: M&A activity and ideal targets - Management reiterated their focus on organic growth but remains open to M&A opportunities, looking for well-managed firms with strong deposit franchises [72][73]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The net interest margin (NIM) expanded to 3.21%, up 2 basis points from the prior quarter [10] - Net interest income increased to $170.3 million, $1 million higher than the previous quarter [10] - Return on average tangible equity was 15.8% for the fourth quarter and 16.3% for the full year [6] - The effective tax rate for the fourth quarter was 24.8%, expected to return to about 23.2% going forward [6] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total loans grew by $183 million in the quarter, or 5.2% on an annualized basis, with significant growth in commercial and industrial (C&I) loans [8] - Retail and commercial deposits increased by $233 million, while public deposits declined by $447 million, resulting in a net increase of $214 million in deposits [10] - Non-interest income was reported at $55.6 million, while non-interest expense was $125.1 million for the fourth quarter [11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The state unemployment rate was 2.2% in November, significantly lower than the national rate of 4.5% [5] - Total visitor arrivals were down 0.2% year-over-year, with spending up 6% to $19.6 billion [5] - The median single-family home price on Oahu was $1.1 million, up 4.3% from the previous year, while the median condo sales price was $512,000, down 5.2% [5][6] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company expects full-year loan growth to be in the 3%-4% range, driven primarily by commercial real estate (CRE) and C&I loans [15] - Non-interest income is anticipated to remain stable at about $220 million for the year, with expenses expected to be around $520 million in 2026 [15] - The company has a new stock repurchase authorization of $250 million, providing flexibility for capital return [8][59] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that credit risk remains low and stable, with no broad signs of weakness in consumer or commercial books [12] - The company expects to see more normalized growth in the second half of the year, following a period of payoffs in the CRE portfolio [22][28] - Management expressed confidence in maintaining a strong capital position, with a CET1 target of 12% and current levels above 13% [59] Other Important Information - The company repurchased about 1 million shares, utilizing the remaining $26 million of its $100 million purchase authorization for 2025 [8] - The allowance for credit losses increased to $168.5 million, with coverage at 118 basis points of total loans and leases [13] Q&A Session Summary Question: Loan growth trends and pipeline - Management indicated that loan growth was broad-based, with some payoffs in the CRE portfolio affecting expectations, but they anticipate more normalized growth in the future [22][23] Question: Payoffs and paydowns in the industry - Management noted that payoffs have been occurring sooner than expected due to increased competition from permanent lenders, but they expect this trend to normalize [27][28] Question: Deposit trends and NIM expansion - Management confirmed that the interest-bearing deposit beta is expected to decrease to 30%-35% after two rate cuts, with continued focus on reducing deposit costs [29][48] Question: Full year loan growth guidance - Management suggested that loan growth may start lower in the first half of the year but expects a pickup in the second half [44] Question: M&A activity and ideal targets - Management remains open to M&A opportunities, focusing on strong management teams and disciplined lending cultures, particularly in the western U.S. [71][72]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The bank's net interest margin (NIM) expanded to 3.21%, up 2 basis points from the prior quarter [6][7] - Return on average tangible equity was 15.8% for the fourth quarter and 16.3% for the full year [4] - Net interest income for the fourth quarter was $170.3 million, an increase of $1 million from the previous quarter [6][7] - The effective tax rate for the fourth quarter was 24.8%, expected to return to about 23.2% going forward [4] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total loans grew by $183 million in the quarter, or 5.2% on an annualized basis, with significant growth in commercial and industrial (C&I) loans [5] - Retail and commercial deposits increased by $233 million, while public deposits declined by $447 million, resulting in a net increase of $214 million in deposits [6] - Non-interest income was reported at $55.6 million, while non-interest expense was $125.1 million for the fourth quarter [7] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The state unemployment rate was 2.2% in November, significantly lower than the national rate of 4.5% [3] - Total visitor arrivals in Hawaii were down 0.2% year-over-year, but spending increased by 6% to $19.6 billion [3] - The median single-family home price in Oahu rose to $1.1 million, a 4.3% increase from the previous year [3] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims for full-year loan growth in the range of 3%-4%, primarily driven by C&I and commercial real estate (CRE) loans [11] - The bank plans to maintain a conservative approach to credit losses, with an allowance for credit losses increasing to $168.5 million [9] - The new stock repurchase authorization is for $250 million, providing flexibility for capital return strategies [5][54] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that credit risk remains low and stable, with no broad signs of weakness in consumer or commercial books [8] - The outlook for NIM is projected to be in the range of 3.16%-3.18%, with expectations of tailwinds from fixed asset repricing [11] - Management expressed confidence in the growth of multifamily loans and anticipated a normalization of growth in the second half of the year [18][39] Other Important Information - The bank repurchased about 1 million shares, utilizing the remaining $26 million of its $100 million purchase authorization for 2025 [5] - The bank's capital position remains strong, with a common equity tier 1 (CET1) ratio above the targeted 12% [54] Q&A Session Summary Question: Loan growth trends and pipeline - Management indicated that loan growth was broad-based, with C&I growth driven by existing lines and new dealer relationships [17] Question: Payoffs and paydowns in the industry - Management noted that payoffs have been occurring sooner than expected due to increased competition from permanent lenders [21] Question: Deposit trends and NIM expansion - Management confirmed that the margin guide reflects the ability to continue cutting deposit rates and fixed asset repricing [25] Question: Expense growth expectations - Management expects a normalization of expense growth in 2026, with a projected expense of about $520 million [45] Question: Capital return and buyback strategy - Management expressed a strong appetite for continuing the share buyback program while considering organic growth opportunities [51]

4 th Quarter 2025 Earnings Call January 30, 2026 | | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | | --- | --- | --- | | Net Income ($mm) | $69.9 | $73.8 | | Diluted EPS | $0.56 | $0.59 | | Net Interest Margin | 3.21% | 3.19% | | Efficiency Ratio | 55.1% | 55.3% | | ROA / ROATA2 | 1.16% / 1.21% | 1.22% / 1.27% | | ROE / ROATCE2 | 10.07% / 15.76% | 10.81% / 17.08% | | Tier 1 Leverage Ratio | 9.27% | 9.16% | | CET1 Capital Ratio | 13.17% | 13.24% | | Total Capital ratio | 14.42% | 14.49% | | Dividend3 | $0.26 / share | $0.26 / share | ...

Core Insights - First Hawaiian (FHB) reported a revenue of $225.85 million for the quarter ended December 2025, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 39.5% [1] - The earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter was $0.56, up from $0.41 in the same quarter last year, with an EPS surprise of +1.08% compared to the consensus estimate of $0.55 [1] - The stock has returned +9% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +0.9% change, and currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold) [3] Financial Metrics - Net charge-offs were reported at 0.1%, matching the three-analyst average estimate [4] - Total Non-Accrual Loans and Leases amounted to $41.03 million, exceeding the average estimate of $31.93 million [4] - The net interest margin was 3.2%, consistent with the three-analyst average estimate [4] - The efficiency ratio was reported at 55.1%, better than the average estimate of 56.3% [4] - Average balance of total earning assets was $21.22 billion, slightly below the average estimate of $21.41 billion [4] - Total Non-Performing Assets were $41.03 million, higher than the average estimate of $34.1 million [4] - Total Noninterest Income reached $55.55 million, surpassing the average estimate of $54.26 million [4] - Net Interest Income (FTE) was $171.3 million, slightly below the average estimate of $171.7 million [4] - Net Interest Income was reported at $170.3 million, compared to the average estimate of $171.09 million [4] - Service charges on deposit accounts were $8.18 million, slightly above the average estimate of $8.16 million [4] - Other service charges and fees totaled $13.83 million, exceeding the average estimate of $13.36 million [4] - Noninterest income from other sources was $3.57 million, higher than the average estimate of $2.91 million [4]

分组1 - First Hawaiian (FHB) reported quarterly earnings of $0.56 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.55 per share, and up from $0.41 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of +1.08% [1] - The company achieved revenues of $225.85 million for the quarter ended December 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.10%, and an increase from $161.96 million year-over-year [2] - First Hawaiian has consistently outperformed consensus EPS and revenue estimates over the last four quarters [2] 分组2 - The stock has gained approximately 9% since the beginning of the year, compared to the S&P 500's gain of 1.8% [3] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.54 on revenues of $221.57 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $2.27 on revenues of $906.02 million [7] - The Zacks Industry Rank for Banks - West is in the top 24% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating a favorable outlook for the industry [8]

Financial Performance - Net income for Q4 2025 was $69.9 million, or $0.56 per diluted share[10]. - Net income for the year ended December 31, 2025, reached $276,266 thousand, an increase from $230,129 thousand in 2024, representing a growth of approximately 20%[25]. - Return on average total stockholders' equity was 10.07% for the three months ended December 31, 2025, compared to 9.00% for the same period in the previous year[43]. - Total stockholders' equity increased to $2,769,365 as of December 31, 2025, up from $2,617,486 a year earlier[43]. - The tangible book value per share increased to $14.46 from $12.83 year-over-year, indicating improved shareholder value[43]. Assets and Liabilities - Total assets were $24.0 billion as of December 31, 2025, a slight decrease from $24.1 billion at September 30, 2025[5]. - Total assets decreased slightly to $23,955,252 thousand as of December 31, 2025, from $24,098,728 thousand as of September 30, 2025[24]. - Average total assets as of December 31, 2025, were $23,925,000, slightly down from $23,996,723 in the previous year[43]. - Total deposits decreased by $213.9 million to $20.5 billion from the previous quarter[5]. - Total deposits were $20,515,668 thousand as of December 31, 2025, down from $20,729,557 thousand as of September 30, 2025[24]. Loans and Leases - Gross loans and leases increased by $183.1 million to $14.3 billion compared to the prior quarter[5]. - Total loans and leases increased to $14,312,529 thousand as of December 31, 2025, up from $14,129,383 thousand as of September 30, 2025[24]. - Net loans and leases increased to $14,144,061 as of December 31, 2025, up 1.3% from $13,964,114 as of September 30, 2025[26]. - Total Loans and Leases outstanding reached $14,312,529 thousand as of December 31, 2025, compared to $14,129,383 thousand in the previous quarter[39]. - Total loans and leases amounted to $14,264.6 million, with a yield of 5.45% for 2025, compared to a yield of 5.65% in 2024[30]. Income and Expenses - Net interest income for Q4 2025 was $170.3 million, up $1.0 million from $169.3 million in Q3 2025[6]. - The net interest margin increased by 2 basis points to 3.21% in Q4 2025[6]. - Net interest income for the three months ended December 31, 2025, was $170,302 thousand, compared to $169,331 thousand for the previous quarter[25]. - The interest rate spread for the three months ended December 31, 2025, was 2.55%, an increase from 2.44% for the three months ended September 30, 2025[27]. - The interest rate spread increased to 2.42% for the year ended December 31, 2025, up from 2.05% in 2024[32]. Credit Quality - The company recorded a provision for credit losses of $7.7 million in Q4 2025, compared to $4.5 million in Q3 2025[7]. - Total Non-Performing Assets increased to $41,028 thousand as of December 31, 2025, up from $30,933 thousand in the previous quarter, representing a 32.5% increase[38]. - Total Non-Accrual Loans and Leases rose to $41,028 thousand, compared to $20,679 thousand a year ago, marking a 98.5% year-over-year increase[38]. - The Allowance for Credit Losses at the end of the period was $168,468 thousand, up from $160,393 thousand a year earlier, reflecting a 5.5% increase[39]. - Net Loans and Leases Charged-Off for the year totaled $16,275 thousand, compared to $13,648 thousand in the previous year, indicating a 19.1% increase[39]. Stockholder Actions - The company adopted a stock repurchase program for up to $250.0 million of its outstanding common stock[3]. - Stockholders' equity increased to $2,769,365 as of December 31, 2025, up from $2,733,921 as of September 30, 2025[26]. Branch and Operational Metrics - The number of branches remained stable at 49 as of December 31, 2025, consistent with the previous quarter[24]. - Interest-bearing deposits totaled $13,842.7 million for the three months ended December 31, 2025, with an average yield of 1.90%[27].

Core Viewpoint - First Hawaiian, Inc. reported strong financial results for the fourth quarter of 2025, highlighting growth in loans and deposits, and maintaining its position as the most profitable bank in Hawaii [1][12]. Financial Performance - Net income for the fourth quarter of 2025 was $69.9 million, or $0.56 per diluted share, compared to $73.8 million in the prior quarter [12][27]. - Net interest income increased to $170.3 million, up by $1.0 million from the previous quarter, with a net interest margin of 3.21%, an increase of 2 basis points [5][12]. - Noninterest income was $55.6 million, a decrease of $1.5 million from the prior quarter [7][12]. - Noninterest expense decreased slightly to $125.1 million from $125.7 million in the previous quarter, resulting in an efficiency ratio of 55.1% [8][12]. Balance Sheet Highlights - Total assets were $24.0 billion as of December 31, 2025, down from $24.1 billion at the end of the previous quarter [4][12]. - Gross loans and leases increased to $14.3 billion, up by $183.1 million from the prior quarter [4][12]. - Total deposits decreased to $20.5 billion, down by $213.9 million from the previous quarter [4][12]. - Total stockholders' equity rose to $2.8 billion, compared to $2.7 billion at the end of the previous quarter [11][12]. Credit Quality - The allowance for credit losses was $168.5 million, or 1.18% of total loans and leases, compared to $165.3 million, or 1.17%, in the prior quarter [10][12]. - Net charge-offs for the quarter were $5.0 million, or 0.14% of average loans and leases, compared to $4.2 million, or 0.12%, in the previous quarter [10][12]. Capital Management - The Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.26 per share, payable on February 27, 2026 [1][12]. - A stock repurchase program was adopted for up to $250.0 million of outstanding common stock [2][12]. - The company repurchased approximately 1.0 million shares at a total cost of $26.0 million during the fourth quarter [13][12]. Taxation - The effective tax rate for the fourth quarter was 24.8%, up from 23.2% in the prior quarter [9][12].