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First Hawaiian, Inc.: Q1 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q1 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 24 April 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 1 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Net income and diluted EPS: Net income was $67.8 million, or $0.55 per diluted share. The prior quarter reported $69.9 million, or $0.56 per diluted share. Source
  • Net interest margin eased 2 basis points: Net interest margin was 3.19%, 2 basis points below the prior quarter’s 3.21%. Source
  • Efficiency ratio rose to 57.8%: The efficiency ratio was 57.8%, up from 55.1% in the prior quarter. Source
  • Loans grew $128.3 million: Gross loans and leases reached $14.4 billion at March 31, 2026, up $128.3 million from December 31, 2025. Source
  • Deposits rose $261.7 million: Total deposits reached $20.8 billion, up $261.7 million from December 31, 2025, after a $213.9 million decline in the prior quarter. Source
  • Non-performing assets fell to 0.27%: Non-performing assets were $39.7 million, or 0.27% of loans, leases and other real estate owned, down from $41.0 million, or 0.29%, at December 31, 2025. Source
  • Repurchased 1.3 million shares: The company repurchased about 1.3 million common shares for $32.0 million under the stock repurchase program in the first quarter. Source
  • Supporting recovery after storms: Management said it is actively supporting recovery efforts after recent floods in Hawaii and Typhoon Sinlaku's impact on Guam and Saipan. Source

“I’m pleased to report that First Hawaiian started 2026 with a strong first quarter,”

Bob Harrison, Chairman, President, and CEO

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Dividend Sourcequarterly dividend payable May 29, 2026$0.26 per shareKept

What changed from last quarter

  • New: Release references support for recovery from the floods in Hawaii and Typhoon Sinlaku's impact on Guam and Saipan. The prior-quarter release does not mention this. Source

Earnings and net income

  • Net income and diluted EPS: Net income was $67.8 million, or $0.55 per diluted share. The prior quarter reported $69.9 million, or $0.56 per diluted share. Source
  • Net interest income slipped $2.8M: Net interest income was $167.5 million, down from $170.3 million in the prior quarter. Source
  • Noninterest income fell $2.7M: Noninterest income was $52.8 million, down from $55.6 million in the prior quarter. Source
  • Effective tax rate came down: The effective tax rate was 22.5%, against 24.8% in the prior quarter. Source

Margin, costs and efficiency

  • Net interest margin eased 2 basis points: Net interest margin was 3.19%, 2 basis points below the prior quarter’s 3.21%. Source
  • Noninterest expense rose $2.8M: Noninterest expense was $127.9 million, up from $125.1 million in the prior quarter. Source
  • Efficiency ratio rose to 57.8%: The efficiency ratio was 57.8%, up from 55.1% in the prior quarter. Source

“We had good growth in loans and deposits, and credit quality remained excellent.”

Bob Harrison, Chairman, President, and CEO

Loans, deposits and assets

  • Loans grew $128.3 million: Gross loans and leases reached $14.4 billion at March 31, 2026, up $128.3 million from December 31, 2025. Source
  • Deposits rose $261.7 million: Total deposits reached $20.8 billion, up $261.7 million from December 31, 2025, after a $213.9 million decline in the prior quarter. Source
  • Total assets reached $24.3 billion: Total assets were $24.3 billion at March 31, 2026, up from $24.0 billion at December 31, 2025. Source

Provision and credit quality

  • Provision eased to $5.0M: The company recorded a $5.0 million provision for credit losses, against $7.7 million in the prior quarter. Source
  • Allowance ratio eased to 1.17%: Allowance for credit losses was $169.3 million, or 1.17% of loans and leases, against $168.5 million, or 1.18%, a quarter earlier. Source
  • Net charge-offs stable at 0.14%: Net charge-offs were $4.9 million, or 0.14% of average loans on an annualized basis, against $5.0 million, also 0.14%, in the prior quarter. Source
  • Non-performing assets fell to 0.27%: Non-performing assets were $39.7 million, or 0.27% of loans, leases and other real estate owned, down from $41.0 million, or 0.29%, at December 31, 2025. Source
  • Unfunded commitments reserve declined: The reserve for unfunded commitments was $34.9 million at March 31, 2026, down from $35.7 million at December 31, 2025. Source

“We will continue to stand alongside our customers across our markets throughout the recovery.”

Bob Harrison, Chairman, President, and CEO

Capital, equity and buybacks

  • Equity held at $2.8 billion: Total stockholders' equity was $2.8 billion at both March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025. Source
  • Capital ratios slightly lower: Tier 1 leverage, CET1 and total capital ratios were 9.21%, 13.12% and 14.37%, down from 9.27%, 13.17% and 14.42% a quarter earlier. Source
  • Repurchased 1.3 million shares: The company repurchased about 1.3 million common shares for $32.0 million under the stock repurchase program in the first quarter. Source
  • Average repurchase cost $24.47: Shares repurchased in the quarter carried an average cost of $24.47 per share. Source

Markets, products and communities

  • Supporting recovery after storms: Management said it is actively supporting recovery efforts after recent floods in Hawaii and Typhoon Sinlaku's impact on Guam and Saipan. Source
  • Branches span Hawaii, Guam, Saipan: The principal subsidiary, First Hawaiian Bank, is Hawaii's oldest and largest financial institution, with branches across Hawaii, Guam and Saipan. Source
  • Full banking and trust services offered: Services include deposit products, loans, wealth management, insurance, trust, retirement planning, credit card and merchant processing. Source

Coming up, as management said on 24 April 2026

  • Dividend payment and record dates: Dividend payable May 29, 2026, to holders of record at the close of business May 18, 2026. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Net interest margin Source3.19%
Net interest income Source$167.5 million
Loans and loan growth Source$14.4 billion; up $128.3 million
Deposits Source$20.8 billion; up $261.7 million
Provision for credit losses Source$5.0 million
Net charge-offs Source$4.9 million, 0.14% annualized
Nonperforming assets Source$39.7 million, 0.27% of loans and OREO
CET1 ratio Source13.12%
Efficiency ratio Source57.8%

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.