First Hawaiian, Inc. reported first-quarter 2026 net income of $67.8 million, or $0.55 per diluted share, as the Honolulu-based bank said loans and deposits both grew from the prior quarter.
Gross loans and leases rose to $14.4 billion at March 31, 2026, up $128.3 million from $14.3 billion at the end of 2025. Total deposits increased to $20.8 billion from $20.5 billion, a gain of $261.7 million.
Net interest income fell to $167.5 million from $170.3 million in the previous quarter, while net interest margin edged down to 3.19% from 3.21%.
The company recorded a $5.0 million provision for credit losses, down from $7.7 million in the fourth quarter. Noninterest income declined to $52.8 million from $55.6 million, while noninterest expense rose to $127.9 million from $125.1 million.
The efficiency ratio moved up to 57.8% from 55.1%, and the effective tax rate declined to 22.5% from 24.8%.
Asset quality improved slightly. The allowance for credit losses was $169.3 million, or 1.17% of total loans and leases, compared with $168.5 million, or 1.18%, in the prior quarter. Net charge-offs were $4.9 million, down from $5.0 million, while non-performing assets fell to $39.7 million from $41.0 million.
Capital ratios also slipped modestly. The tier 1 leverage ratio was 9.21%, down from 9.27%; common equity tier 1 was 13.12%, down from 13.17%; and total capital was 14.37%, down from 14.42%.
Total assets increased to $24.3 billion from $24.0 billion. Total stockholders’ equity was unchanged at $2.8 billion.
The board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.26 per share, payable May 29, 2026, to stockholders of record on May 18, 2026. The company also repurchased about 1.3 million shares for $32.0 million in the quarter at an average price of $24.47 per share. Following these announcements, the company's shares moved 0.61%, and are now trading at a price of $24.59. For the full picture, make sure to review FIRST HAWAIIAN, INC.'s 8-K report.
