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Regional Banks Post Strong Q4 Results, Dividends Declared

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Honolulu, Bank of Hawaii and several regional U.S. banks reported fourth-quarter 2025 results this week, showing increased net income, rising net interest income, and dividend declarations. Bank of Hawaii posted $55.67 million net income and declared a $0.70 quarterly dividend; Chemung Financial, Eagle Bancorp Montana, and Western New England Bancorp reported quarterly and annual earnings, loan growth, and dividends or repurchases. Analysts had expected lower EPS for BOH. Results reflect net interest margin expansion, loan growth, and one-time items such as a $17.5 million securities-sale loss at Chemung, and investor sentiment shifts. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Prepared by Christopher Adams and reviewed by editorial team.

Timeline of Events

  • December 31, 2025: Fiscal year and quarter end for reporting banks.
  • Jan 26, 2026: Chemung Financial releases Q4 and annual results, cites $17.5M securities-sale loss.
  • Jan 26–27, 2026: Bank of Hawaii reports Q4 net income $55.67M and declares $0.70 dividend.
  • Jan 27, 2026: Eagle Bancorp Montana reports Q4 net income increase and declares $0.145 dividend.
  • Late January 2026: Western New England reports loan and deposit growth, margin expansion, and share repurchases.
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Who Benefited

Shareholders of reporting banks benefited from dividend declarations, share repurchases, and short-term share-price gains following strong quarterly results.

Who Impacted

Chemung Financial's annual results were reduced by a $17.5 million loss on the sale of securities, negatively affecting its year-over-year net income.

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Articles Published:
6
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Left Leaning:
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Neutral:
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Who Benefited

Shareholders of reporting banks benefited from dividend declarations, share repurchases, and short-term share-price gains following strong quarterly results.

Who Impacted

Chemung Financial's annual results were reduced by a $17.5 million loss on the sale of securities, negatively affecting its year-over-year net income.

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