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First Hawaiian, Inc.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 24 July 2026: press release. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Net income and diluted EPS rose: Net income reached $73.4 million, or $0.60 per diluted share, against $67.8 million, or $0.55, in the prior quarter. Return on average assets was 1.23% versus 1.14%. Source
  • Net interest margin widened 6 basis points: Net interest margin rose to 3.25% from 3.19%, and net interest income increased $3.5 million to $171.0 million. Source
  • Gross loans rose $136.5 million: Commercial and industrial loans rose to $2.34 billion from $2.24 billion, and commercial real estate to $4.78 billion from $4.72 billion. Construction fell to $731.8 million. Source
  • Total deposits fell $623.2 million: Interest-bearing deposits fell to $13.7 billion from $14.3 billion, and noninterest-bearing deposits to $6.4 billion from $6.5 billion. Savings balances declined most. Source
  • Allowance ratio fell to 1.15%: The allowance was $168.1 million, down from $169.3 million, and the total allowance for credit losses and reserve for unfunded commitments was $205.7 million. Source
  • Capital ratios rose in the quarter: Common equity tier 1 rose to 13.27% from 13.12%, tier 1 leverage to 9.46% from 9.21%, and total capital to 14.52% from 14.37%. Source
  • Exchange ratio set at 2.095 shares: Each TriCo share converts to 2.095 First Hawaiian shares, valued at $63.12 per share at the July 10, 2026 closing price.

“reflecting the strength of our business model, the disciplined execution by our team and the trust our customers place in us,”

Bob Harrison, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

What changed from last quarter

  • New: Agreed to acquire TriCo Bancshares in an all-stock deal, announced July 13, 2026 in a preliminary results release.

Earnings and margin drivers

  • Net income and diluted EPS rose: Net income reached $73.4 million, or $0.60 per diluted share, against $67.8 million, or $0.55, in the prior quarter. Return on average assets was 1.23% versus 1.14%. Source
  • Net interest margin widened 6 basis points: Net interest margin rose to 3.25% from 3.19%, and net interest income increased $3.5 million to $171.0 million. Source
  • Deposit costs eased 2 basis points: Cost of deposits was 1.20%, against 1.22% in the prior quarter, as reported in the July 13 preliminary release.

Balance sheet, loans and deposits

  • Gross loans rose $136.5 million: Commercial and industrial loans rose to $2.34 billion from $2.24 billion, and commercial real estate to $4.78 billion from $4.72 billion. Construction fell to $731.8 million. Source
  • Total deposits fell $623.2 million: Interest-bearing deposits fell to $13.7 billion from $14.3 billion, and noninterest-bearing deposits to $6.4 billion from $6.5 billion. Savings balances declined most. Source
  • Total assets declined to $23.6 billion: Total assets fell $618.5 million in the quarter. Interest-bearing deposits in other banks fell to $748.7 million from $1.49 billion. Source

“This partnership creates a broader platform for long-term growth,”

Bob Harrison, Chairman, President and CEO of First Hawaiian

Fee income and expenses

  • Noninterest income rose $7.5 million: Bank-owned life insurance income rose to $7.1 million from $4.1 million, and other noninterest income to $6.0 million from $2.6 million. Source
  • Noninterest expense rose $2.6 million: Contracted services and professional fees rose to $18.4 million from $14.0 million, while salaries and employee benefits fell to $62.4 million from $64.1 million. Source
  • Efficiency ratio declined to 56.2%: Efficiency ratio was 56.2%, compared with 57.8% in the prior quarter. Source
  • Effective tax rate rose to 22.9%: Provision for income taxes was $21.9 million, on an effective tax rate of 22.9% against 22.5% in the prior quarter. Source

Asset quality and provisions

  • Allowance ratio fell to 1.15%: The allowance was $168.1 million, down from $169.3 million, and the total allowance for credit losses and reserve for unfunded commitments was $205.7 million. Source
  • Provision was $5.6 million: The provision compares with $5.0 million in the prior quarter. Source
  • Net charge-offs were $4.1 million: Annualized net charge-offs were 0.11% of average loans, down from 0.14%, or $4.9 million, in the prior quarter. Source
  • Nonperforming assets held near $39.5 million: Nonperforming assets were essentially unchanged from $39.7 million, also 0.27%, at March 31, 2026. Source
  • Unfunded commitment reserve increased: The reserve rose $2.8 million from March 31, 2026. Source

“First Hawaiian shares those values and brings the scale, capital strength and broader product capabilities to help us do even more for our customers and communities.”

Rick Smith, Chairman, President and CEO of TriCo

Capital and shareholder payouts

  • Capital ratios rose in the quarter: Common equity tier 1 rose to 13.27% from 13.12%, tier 1 leverage to 9.46% from 9.21%, and total capital to 14.52% from 14.37%. Source
  • Book value per share rose to $23.22: Stockholders’ equity held at $2.8 billion; book value per share rose from $22.75, and tangible book value per share rose to $15.04 from $14.57. Source
  • No share repurchases in the quarter: Shares outstanding were 121.7 million at June 30, 2026, against 121.6 million at March 31, 2026. Source
  • Quarterly dividend of $0.26 declared: The dividend payout ratio was 43.33% for the quarter, against 47.27% in the prior quarter. Source

TriCo Bancshares acquisition

  • Exchange ratio set at 2.095 shares: Each TriCo share converts to 2.095 First Hawaiian shares, valued at $63.12 per share at the July 10, 2026 closing price.
  • Shareholders split about 65% and 35%: First Hawaiian shareholders are expected to own about 65% of the combined company, and TriCo shareholders about 35%.
  • Combined bank about $34 billion assets: The combined company would rank as the 6th largest bank headquartered in the Western U.S.
  • Mainland branches and branding retained: First Hawaiian will keep Tri Counties Bank branding on the mainland, and no branch closings are expected.
  • Mainland presence to expand: Combined market areas are to include a more diverse geography, with a broader product range for customers.

Footprint, board and leadership

  • Branches in Hawaii, Guam and Saipan: The bank operated 49 branches and 274 ATMs at June 30, 2026, against 49 branches and 273 ATMs at March 31, 2026. Source
  • Four TriCo directors to join boards: Three remaining board seats are to be mutually agreed by both companies before closing.
  • Leadership to include both companies: Leadership positions are to include representatives of both organizations, to keep business and client continuity.

Coming up, as management said on 24 July 2026

  • TriCo deal expected to close: Closing is expected by the end of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals, shareholder approvals and customary closing conditions.
  • Dividend payable August 28: The $0.26 dividend is to be paid August 28, 2026 to holders of record at the close of business on August 17, 2026. Source
  • Form S-4 and joint proxy to be filed: First Hawaiian will file a Registration Statement on Form S-4 including a joint proxy statement and prospectus.

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Net interest margin Source3.25%, up 6 basis points
Net interest income Source$171.0 million
Loans and loan growth Source$14.6 billion, up $136.5 million
Deposits Source$20.2 billion, down $623.2 million
Deposit costs1.20%, down from 1.22%
Provision for credit losses Source$5.6 million
Net charge-offs Source$4.1 million, 0.11% annualized
Nonperforming assets Source$39.5 million, 0.27%
CET1 ratio Source13.27%, up from 13.12%
Efficiency ratio Source56.2%, down from 57.8%

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: The July 13 release previewed second quarter highlights for results the company expected to report on July 24.

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.