First Hawaiian Posts Q1 Profit, Exceeds Earnings Estimates
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HONOLULU — First Hawaiian Inc. reported first-quarter 2026 net income of $67.8 million and earnings of $0.55 per share on April 24, 2026, exceeding Zacks Investment Research consensus of $0.53 per share while posting total revenue of $282.5 million. The company said revenue net of interest expense was $220.3 million, slightly below four-analyst Street forecasts of $221.2 million.
The company declared a dividend and CEO Bob Harrison highlighted loan and deposit growth and maintained credit quality this week, and he noted ongoing support for recovery from recent floods in Hawai'i and Typhoon Sinlaku impacts on Guam and Saipan. Regional outlets published the AP/Zacks earnings snapshots on Friday and the GlobeNewswire release provided management commentary and next-step communications.
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Timeline
- 1. March 31, 2026 — First Hawaiian fiscal quarter ends.
- 2. April 24, 2026 — First Hawaiian issues GlobeNewswire press release with Q1 results and declares a dividend.
- 3. April 24, 2026 — CEO Bob Harrison comments on loan growth, deposits, credit quality, and community recovery efforts.
- 4. Late April 2026 — AP-generated earnings snapshots using Zacks data published by WHAS 11, 9NEWS, and WTOP.
- 5. Ongoing — Company and local stakeholders continue recovery assistance for flood- and typhoon-affected communities.
Why it matters
First Hawaiian's Q1 profit shows a healthy bank. That's good news if you're a customer or shareholder. The bank's support for flood and typhoon recovery efforts also speaks to its commitment to the community. Check your portfolio or consider the bank's services.
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