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Bank of Hawaii Corp.: Q1 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q1 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 20 April 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 1 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Diluted EPS fell to $1.30: Diluted EPS was $1.30 for the first quarter, compared with $1.39 in the linked quarter, a decline of $0.09 per share. Source
  • Net income down 5.7%: Net income was $57.4 million, down 5.7% from the linked quarter. Net income available to common shareholders was $52.2 million. Source
  • Net interest margin rose to 2.74%: Net interest margin was 2.74%, up 13 basis points from the linked quarter and 42 basis points from the first quarter of 2025. Source
  • Deposit costs fell 17 basis points: Quarterly cost of total deposits was 1.26%, down 17 basis points. Interest-bearing deposit rate was 1.72%, down 22 basis points, after the late-2025 rate cuts. Source
  • Nonperforming assets fell to $12.1 million: Nonperforming assets were $12.1 million at quarter end, down $2.1 million from December 31, 2025, or 0.09% of loans, leases and foreclosed real estate. Source
  • Tier 1 capital ratio 14.40%: Tier 1 capital ratio was 14.40%, down from 14.49%, as higher risk-weighted assets and buybacks offset retained earnings. CET1 ratio was 12.06%, preliminary. Source

“This performance underscores the strength and resilience of our franchise. Net interest income and net interest margin continued to improve, supported by disciplined balance sheet management and a stable deposit base.”

Jim Polk, President and CEO

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Common dividend SourcePayable June 12, 2026$0.70 per shareKept

What changed from last quarter

  • New: Jim Polk is named President and CEO in this release; the prior release named Peter Ho as Chairman and CEO. Source

Earnings and net income

  • Diluted EPS fell to $1.30: Diluted EPS was $1.30 for the first quarter, compared with $1.39 in the linked quarter, a decline of $0.09 per share. Source
  • Net income down 5.7%: Net income was $57.4 million, down 5.7% from the linked quarter. Net income available to common shareholders was $52.2 million. Source
  • Common equity return lower: Return on average common equity was 13.90%, compared with 15.03% in the linked quarter and 11.80% in the first quarter of 2025. Source
  • Compared with a year earlier: Diluted EPS was $0.97 in the first quarter of 2025, so diluted EPS is $0.33 higher than a year earlier. Source

Net interest margin and deposit costs

  • Net interest margin rose to 2.74%: Net interest margin was 2.74%, up 13 basis points from the linked quarter and 42 basis points from the first quarter of 2025. Source
  • Deposit costs fell 17 basis points: Quarterly cost of total deposits was 1.26%, down 17 basis points. Interest-bearing deposit rate was 1.72%, down 22 basis points, after the late-2025 rate cuts. Source
  • Asset yields slightly lower: Earning asset yield was 4.03%, down 4 basis points. Loan and lease yield was 4.75%, down 6 basis points, as floating-rate assets repriced lower. Source
  • Deposit beta rose to 36%: Deposit beta for the downward rate cycle was 36% as of the first quarter of 2026, compared with 31% as of the fourth quarter of 2025. Source

“As I step into this role, we are committed to executing our strategy, supporting our customers and communities, and building on our strong, established foundation.”

Jim Polk, President and CEO

Noninterest income and expenses

  • Noninterest income declined 6.6%: Noninterest income was $41.3 million, down 6.6% from the linked quarter. Adjusted for items, it was down 5.1%, on lower other loan fees, swap fees and trust fees. Source
  • Expense rose to $116.1 million: Noninterest expense was $116.1 million, up 6.0%. Adjusted for the items named, it rose 1.9%, on seasonal payroll, occupancy and equipment costs. Source
  • Accelerated vesting and separation costs: Noninterest expense included $3.5 million of accelerated vesting on restricted stock under the retirement provision and $0.7 million of separation expense. Source
  • Effective tax rate rose: Effective tax rate was 22.91%, up from 21.50% in the linked quarter. Source
  • Linked quarter included large items: The linked quarter included an $18.1 million gain on the merchant services sale and a $16.8 million loss on investment sales, which affects the comparison. Source

Asset quality

  • Provision eased to $1.8 million: Provision for credit losses was $1.8 million, down $0.8 million from the linked quarter. Source
  • Nonperforming assets fell to $12.1 million: Nonperforming assets were $12.1 million at quarter end, down $2.1 million from December 31, 2025, or 0.09% of loans, leases and foreclosed real estate. Source
  • Net charge-offs at 3 basis points: Net charge-offs were $1.1 million, or 3 basis points annualized, down $3.1 million from the linked quarter. Source
  • Allowance held at 1.04%: Allowance for credit losses on loans and leases was $147.0 million, or 1.04% of loans and leases, unchanged from December 31, 2025. Source
  • Gross charge-offs and recoveries: Gross charge-offs were $4.1 million, partly offset by $3.0 million of gross recoveries. Source

“Credit quality continues to be strong, and we remain focused on expense management.”

Jim Polk, President and CEO

Balance sheet, loans and deposits

  • Total assets down 1.1%: Total assets were $23.9 billion, down 1.1%, mainly from lower cash and cash equivalents, partly offset by higher securities and loans. Source
  • Loans up 0.8%: Total loans and leases were $14.2 billion, up 0.8%. Commercial loans rose 2.0% on commercial mortgage production. Source
  • Consumer loans slightly lower: Consumer loans were $8.0 billion, down 0.1%, as amortization and paydowns were partly offset by residential mortgage production. Source
  • Deposits down 1.1%: Total deposits were $21.0 billion, down 1.1%. Average total deposits were $20.9 billion, down 0.3% from the prior quarter. Source
  • Noninterest-bearing share edged down: Noninterest-bearing deposits were 27.0% of total deposit balances, down from 27.2% at December 31, 2025. Source
  • Investment securities up 1.7%: Investment securities were $7.9 billion, up 1.7%, mainly from available-for-sale purchases partly offset by amortization. Source

Capital and shareholder returns

  • Tier 1 capital ratio 14.40%: Tier 1 capital ratio was 14.40%, down from 14.49%, as higher risk-weighted assets and buybacks offset retained earnings. CET1 ratio was 12.06%, preliminary. Source
  • Leverage ratio rose to 8.62%: Tier 1 leverage ratio was 8.62%, up from 8.57%, due to a decline in average assets and higher retained earnings. Source
  • Buybacks of $15.1 million: The company repurchased 194.1 thousand shares for $15.1 million under the program. Equity plan repurchases were a further $11.3 million. Source
  • Buyback authority remaining: Remaining buyback authority under the program was $105.9 million at March 31, 2026. Source
  • Preferred dividends declared: Board declared a Series A preferred dividend of $10.94 per share and a Series B dividend of $20.00 per share, announced April 3, 2026. Source

Leadership and workforce

  • Jim Polk named President and CEO: Jim Polk, President and CEO, said he is stepping into the role and committed to strategy, customers and communities. Source
  • Prior release named Peter Ho: The January 2026 release quoted Peter Ho as Chairman and CEO. This release does not name him.
  • Staff down slightly, one more branch: Full-time equivalent employees were 1,866 at March 31, 2026, down from 1,877 at December 31, 2025. Branches rose to 52 from 51. Source

Hawaii economic indicators

  • Statewide unemployment at 2.6%: Statewide seasonally adjusted unemployment was 2.6% as of January 31, 2026, the same as December 31, 2025 and below 3.0% at December 31, 2024. Source
  • Visitor arrivals up in early 2026: Monthly visitor arrivals were 760.8 thousand in February 2026, up 2.9%, and 858.7 thousand in January 2026, up 11.1%. Source
  • Oahu median home price up 0.9%: Single-family Oahu median home price was up 0.9% year over year at February 28, 2026, and home sales volume was up 2.2%. Source

Coming up, as management said on 20 April 2026

  • Common dividend payment date: Common dividend payment is scheduled for June 12, 2026, with a record date of May 29, 2026. Source
  • Preferred dividends payable May 1: Series A and Series B preferred dividends are payable May 1, 2026, to holders of record on April 16, 2026. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Net interest margin Source2.74%
Net interest income Source$151.0 million
Loans and leases Source$14.2 billion, up 0.8% from December 31, 2025
Total deposits Source$21.0 billion, down 1.1% from December 31, 2025
Cost of total deposits (quarterly) Source1.26%
Provision for credit losses Source$1.8 million
Net charge-offs Source$1.1 million, 0.03% annualized
Nonperforming assets Source$12.1 million; 0.09% of loans and foreclosed real estate
CET1 ratio Source12.06% (preliminary)
Efficiency ratio Source60.35%

Risks management discussed

  • External: Rate cuts repriced interest-bearing deposits lower; management names this repricing as the cause of the deposit cost decline. Source
  • Financial: Management identifies lower benefits from tax-advantaged investments and discrete tax items as raising the effective tax rate. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: Management states it is committed to executing its strategy and building on the existing foundation. Source
  • Not stated: Management states it remains focused on expense management. Source

Other quarters

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