First Hawaiian (FHB) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.42 per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. This compares to earnings of $0.52 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.A quarter ago, it was expected that this bank holding company would post earnings of $0.45 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.37, delivering a surprise of -17.78%.Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates just once.First Hawaiian, whi ...

[First Quarter 2024 Overview](index=1&type=section&id=First%20Quarter%202024%20Overview) This section provides an executive summary of the company's first quarter 2024 financial results and key announcements [Financial Highlights](index=1&type=section&id=Financial%20Highlights) First Hawaiian reported a solid first quarter for 2024, characterized by strong earnings, excellent credit quality, and growing capital levels, with net income increasing to $54.2 million and net interest margin expanding to 2.91% - Chairman, President, and CEO Bob Harrison highlighted **strong earnings**, **excellent credit quality**, and **growing capital levels** for the first quarter of 2024[2](index=2&type=chunk) Q1 2024 Key Financial Metrics | Metric | Q1 2024 | Q4 2023 | Change (QoQ) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net Income | $54.2 million | $47.5 million | +$6.7 million | | Diluted EPS | $0.42 | $0.37 | +$0.05 | | Net Interest Margin | 2.91% | 2.81% | +10 bps | | Total Assets | $24.3 billion | $24.9 billion | -$0.6 billion | | Gross Loans and Leases | $14.3 billion | $14.4 billion | -$33.3 million | | Total Deposits | $20.7 billion | $21.3 billion | -$663.2 million | | Provision for Credit Losses | $6.3 million | $5.3 million | +$1.0 million | - Noninterest expense decreased by **$13.5 million** quarter-over-quarter to **$128.8 million**, leading to an improved efficiency ratio of **62.2%** from 67.3% in the prior quarter[8](index=8&type=chunk) [Dividend Declaration](index=1&type=section&id=Dividend%20Declaration) The Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.26 per share, consistent with the previous quarter, payable on May 31, 2024 - A quarterly cash dividend of **$0.26 per share** was declared on April 24, 2024[2](index=2&type=chunk) - The dividend is payable on May 31, 2024, to stockholders of record at the close of business on May 20, 2024[2](index=2&type=chunk) [Detailed Financial Analysis](index=3&type=section&id=Detailed%20Financial%20Analysis) This section provides an in-depth analysis of the company's consolidated financial statements, net interest income, loan and deposit portfolios, asset quality, and capital adequacy [Consolidated Financial Statements](index=7&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements) The company's income statement shows a quarter-over-quarter increase in net income to $54.2 million, while the balance sheet reflects a sequential decrease in total assets and deposits [Consolidated Statements of Income](index=7&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Income) Consolidated Income Statement Highlights (in thousands) | Line Item | Q1 2024 | Q4 2023 | Q1 2023 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net Interest Income | $154,427 | $151,793 | $167,247 | | Provision for Credit Losses | $6,300 | $5,330 | $8,800 | | Noninterest Income | $51,371 | $58,347 | $49,023 | | Noninterest Expense | $128,813 | $142,307 | $118,567 | | **Net Income** | **$54,220** | **$47,502** | **$66,818** | | **Diluted EPS** | **$0.42** | **$0.37** | **$0.52** | [Consolidated Balance Sheets](index=8&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Balance%20Sheets) Consolidated Balance Sheet Highlights (in thousands) | Line Item | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total Assets | $24,279,186 | $24,926,474 | $24,884,207 | | Net Loans and Leases | $14,160,372 | $14,196,964 | $14,074,150 | | Total Deposits | $20,669,481 | $21,332,657 | $21,281,500 | | Total Stockholders' Equity | $2,513,761 | $2,486,066 | $2,329,012 | [Net Interest Income Analysis](index=9&type=section&id=Net%20Interest%20Income%20Analysis) Net interest income (NII) rose by $2.6 million quarter-over-quarter to $154.4 million, with the net interest margin (NIM) expanding 10 basis points to 2.91%, driven by higher yields on earning assets [Average Balances and Interest Rates](index=9&type=section&id=Average%20Balances%20and%20Interest%20Rates) Key Interest Rate Metrics | Metric | Q1 2024 | Q4 2023 | Q1 2023 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net Interest Margin | 2.91% | 2.81% | 3.11% | | Interest Rate Spread | 1.98% | 1.90% | 2.52% | | Yield on Earning Assets | 4.61% | 4.44% | 3.97% | | Rate on Interest-Bearing Liabilities | 2.63% | 2.54% | 1.45% | [Analysis of Change in Net Interest Income](index=10&type=section&id=Analysis%20of%20Change%20in%20Net%20Interest%20Income) - Compared to Q4 2023, the **$2.7 million increase** in net interest income was driven by a **$4.0 million rise** in interest income, partially offset by a **$1.3 million increase** in interest expense[26](index=26&type=chunk) - Compared to Q1 2023, the **$12.8 million decrease** in net interest income was due to a significant **$44.2 million increase** in interest expense, which was not fully offset by the **$31.4 million increase** in interest income[27](index=27&type=chunk) [Loan and Deposit Portfolio](index=12&type=section&id=Loan%20and%20Deposit%20Portfolio) The total loan and lease portfolio decreased slightly by 0.2% quarter-over-quarter to $14.3 billion, while total deposits decreased by 3.1% to $20.7 billion [Loans and Leases Composition](index=12&type=section&id=Loans%20and%20Leases%20Composition) Loan Portfolio Breakdown (in thousands) | Loan Type | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Change (QoQ) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Commercial and industrial | $2,189,875 | $2,165,349 | +$24,526 | | Commercial real estate | $4,301,300 | $4,340,243 | -$38,943 | | Construction | $972,517 | $900,292 | +$72,225 | | Total residential | $5,408,280 | $5,457,903 | -$49,623 | | Consumer | $1,054,227 | $1,109,901 | -$55,674 | | **Total Loans and Leases** | **$14,320,208** | **$14,353,497** | **-$33,289** | [Deposits Composition](index=13&type=section&id=Deposits%20Composition) Deposit Portfolio Breakdown (in thousands) | Deposit Type | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Change (QoQ) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Demand (Noninterest-bearing) | $7,048,553 | $7,583,562 | -$535,009 | | Savings | $6,277,679 | $6,445,084 | -$167,405 | | Money Market | $4,059,204 | $3,847,853 | +$211,351 | | Time | $3,284,045 | $3,456,158 | -$172,113 | | **Total Deposits** | **$20,669,481** | **$21,332,657** | **-$663,176** | [Asset Quality and Credit Risk](index=14&type=section&id=Asset%20Quality%20and%20Credit%20Risk) Asset quality remained excellent and stable in the first quarter, with total non-performing assets at $18.0 million and the allowance for credit losses increasing to $159.8 million [Non-Performing Assets](index=14&type=section&id=Non-Performing%20Assets) Non-Performing Assets (in thousands) | Metric | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total Non-Accrual Loans and Leases | $18,017 | $18,595 | | Total Non-Performing Assets | $18,017 | $18,595 | | Accruing Loans Past Due 90+ Days | $3,620 | $3,496 | - Total non-performing assets as a percentage of total loans and other real estate owned remained stable at **0.13%** at both March 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023[10](index=10&type=chunk) [Allowance for Credit Losses](index=15&type=section&id=Allowance%20for%20Credit%20Losses) Allowance for Credit Losses Activity (in thousands) | Metric | Q1 2024 | Q4 2023 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Beginning Balance (ACL + Reserve) | $192,138 | $192,570 | | Net Loans and Leases Charged-Off | ($3,789) | ($5,762) | | Provision for Credit Losses | $6,300 | $5,330 | | **Ending Balance (ACL + Reserve)** | **$194,649** | **$192,138** | - The ratio of Allowance for Credit Losses to total loans outstanding increased to **1.12%** from 1.09% in the prior quarter[31](index=31&type=chunk) [Loan Portfolio Credit Quality Details](index=16&type=section&id=Loan%20Portfolio%20Credit%20Quality%20Details) - The vast majority of the commercial lending portfolio, totaling **$7.9 billion**, is categorized with a 'Pass' risk rating[32](index=32&type=chunk) - For residential and consumer lending, credit quality is strong, with the largest segments of the portfolio belonging to borrowers with FICO scores of **740 and greater**[33](index=33&type=chunk) [Capital Adequacy](index=3&type=section&id=Capital%20Adequacy) The company strengthened its capital position during the quarter, with all regulatory capital ratios showing improvement, including the Common Equity Tier 1 ratio increasing to 12.55% Regulatory Capital Ratios | Ratio | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Ratio | 12.55% | 12.39% | | Tier 1 Capital Ratio | 12.55% | 12.39% | | Total Capital Ratio | 13.75% | 13.57% | | Tier 1 Leverage Ratio | 8.80% | 8.64% | - Total stockholders' equity increased by **$27.7 million** during the first quarter[11](index=11&type=chunk) - No shares were repurchased in the first quarter[11](index=11&type=chunk) [Non-GAAP Financial Measures Reconciliation](index=18&type=section&id=Non-GAAP%20Financial%20Measures%20Reconciliation) The company provides reconciliations for non-GAAP measures to their closest GAAP equivalents, with key non-GAAP metrics showing quarter-over-quarter improvement Key Non-GAAP Metrics | Metric | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Return on Average Tangible Stockholders' Equity | 14.53% | 13.66% | 20.78% | | Tangible Book Value per Share | $11.88 | $11.68 | $10.45 | | Tangible Stockholders' Equity to Tangible Assets | 6.52% | 6.23% | 5.58% | [Other Information](index=3&type=section&id=Other%20Information) This section includes the company profile, conference call details, and important disclosures regarding forward-looking statements and non-GAAP financial measures [Company Profile](index=3&type=section&id=Company%20Profile) First Hawaiian, Inc. (NASDAQ: FHB) is the holding company for First Hawaiian Bank, Hawaii's oldest and largest financial institution, providing a wide range of banking services - First Hawaiian Bank is Hawaii's oldest and largest financial institution, with branches throughout Hawaii, Guam, and Saipan[12](index=12&type=chunk) [Conference Call Information](index=3&type=section&id=Conference%20Call%20Information) The company will host a conference call and live webcast, including a slide presentation, to discuss its first-quarter 2024 financial results - A conference call to discuss results was scheduled for April 26, 2024, at **1:00 p.m. Eastern Time**[13](index=13&type=chunk) - A live webcast and slide presentation are available at **www.fhb.com/earnings**[14](index=14&type=chunk) [Forward-Looking Statements and Non-GAAP Measures Disclosure](index=4&type=section&id=Forward-Looking%20Statements%20and%20Non-GAAP%20Measures%20Disclosure) The report includes a standard safe harbor statement regarding forward-looking statements and explains the use of non-GAAP financial measures for evaluating performance - The press release contains forward-looking statements that are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks and uncertainties[15](index=15&type=chunk) - The company uses non-GAAP financial measures such as return on average tangible assets and tangible book value per share, which are reconciled to GAAP measures in Table 12[16](index=16&type=chunk)[17](index=17&type=chunk)

HONOLULU, April 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Hawaiian, Inc. (NASDAQ:FHB), ("First Hawaiian" or the "Company") today reported financial results for its quarter ended March 31, 2024. "I'm pleased to report that we started 2024 with a solid first quarter," said Bob Harrison, Chairman, President, and CEO. "We had strong earnings, continued excellent credit quality and continued to grow our capital levels."  On April 24, 2024, the Company's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.26 per ...

The market expects First Hawaiian (FHB) to deliver a year-over-year decline in earnings on lower revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended March 2024. This widely-known consensus outlook is important in assessing the company's earnings picture, but a powerful factor that might influence its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.The earnings report, which is expected to be released on April 26, 2024, might help the stock move higher if these key numbers are b ...

HONOLULU, April 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Hawaiian, Inc. (NASDAQ: FHB) announced today that it plans to release its first quarter 2024 financial results on Friday, April 26, 2024 before the market opens.   First Hawaiian will host a conference call to discuss the company’s results on the same day at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time (7:00 a.m. Hawaii Time). To access the call by phone, participants will need to click on the following registration link:   https://register.vevent.com/register/BIb74728f7f2a14341 ...

HONOLULU, April 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Hawaiian, Inc. (NASDAQ: FHB) announced today that it plans to release its first quarter 2024 financial results on Friday, April 26, 2024 before the market opens. First Hawaiian will host a conference call to discuss the company’s results on the same day at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time (7:00 a.m. Hawaii Time). To access the call by phone, participants will need to click on the following registration link: https://register.vevent.com/register/BIb74728f7f2a14341b302 ...

Employee and Diversity Statistics - As of December 31, 2023, the company had over 2,000 employees with an average tenure of 11.5 years[20] - The board of directors includes three women (33%) and six ethnically diverse individuals (67%)[25] - 63% of employees are women, 54% of management positions are held by women, and 86% of the workforce is ethnically diverse[25] Regulatory Environment - The company is subject to extensive regulation under federal and state banking laws, impacting growth potential and financial performance[32] - The company must obtain prior approval from the Federal Reserve for acquisitions that would result in owning 5% or more of any class of voting shares[46] - The company is primarily regulated by the FDIC and the Hawaii Department of Financial Institutions[37] - The company’s ability to pay dividends is subject to regulatory limitations and the financial condition of the bank[48] - The Federal Reserve requires bank holding companies to maintain sufficient net income to fund dividends, ensuring alignment with capital needs and asset quality[50] - The Bank is prohibited from paying dividends if it would become undercapitalized or if it is already undercapitalized, as per the Federal Deposit Insurance Act[63] - The Company is subject to regulatory capital requirements under Basel III and the Dodd-Frank Act, which impose specific capital measures and ratios[56] - The FDIA mandates that institutions categorized as undercapitalized must submit a capital restoration plan to their federal bank regulator[67] - Transactions with affiliates must be conducted on terms at least as favorable as those with unaffiliated third parties, as regulated by federal banking law[52] Financial Performance and Capital Adequacy - As of December 31, 2023, the Bank's CET1 capital ratio was 12.30%, total capital ratio was 13.48%, and Tier 1 leverage ratio was 8.57%, indicating strong capital adequacy[65] - The Company met all capital ratio requirements to be classified as well-capitalized, with a CET1 capital ratio of 12.39% and a total capital ratio of 13.57%[66] - The minimum capital ratios required under the Capital Rules include 4.5% CET1 to risk-weighted assets and 10.5% total capital to risk-weighted assets[58] - The capital conservation buffer of 2.5% is required on top of the minimum risk-weighted asset ratios, effectively raising the CET1 requirement to 7%[58] - The Bank's ability to accept brokered deposits is contingent upon its capital status, requiring it to be well-capitalized or adequately capitalized with a waiver from the FDIC[68] Income and Expense Analysis - Total noninterest income increased by $21.3 million or 12% to $200.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to $179.5 million in 2022[296] - Service charges on deposit accounts rose to $29.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, an increase of $0.8 million or 3% compared to 2022[297] - Credit and debit card fees decreased by $2.1 million or 3% to $63.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, primarily due to increased network association dues[298] - Trust and investment services income increased by $2.0 million or 5% to $38.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, driven by higher investment management and business cash management fees[300] - Bank-owned life insurance (BOLI) income surged to $15.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, an increase of $14.1 million compared to 2022[301] - Total noninterest expense for the year ended December 31, 2023, was $501.1 million, an increase of $60.7 million or 14% compared to 2022[305] - Salaries and employee benefits expense was $225.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, an increase of $26.6 million or 13% compared to 2022, driven by a $12.7 million increase in base salaries[306] - Regulatory assessment and fees were $32.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, an increase of $22.5 million compared to 2022, primarily due to increases in FDIC insurance assessments[310] Credit Losses and Asset Quality - Provision for credit losses was $26.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to $1.4 million in 2022, primarily due to increases in consumer loans and commercial real estate loans[293] - The allowance for credit losses (ACL) was $156.5 million as of December 31, 2023, representing 1.09% of total outstanding loans and leases, up from 1.02% in 2022[293] - Net charge-offs were $12.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, representing 0.09% of total average loans and leases[293] - Total Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) increased to $18.6 million as of December 31, 2023, a rise of $6.6 million or 55% from $11.996 million in 2022[382] - The ratio of NPAs to total loans and leases and Other Real Estate Owned (OREO) was 0.13% as of December 31, 2023, up from 0.09% in 2022[382] - The Allowance for Credit Losses (ACL) increased to $192.1 million at the end of 2023, up from $177.7 million in 2022[390] Deposits and Liquidity - Total deposits decreased by $356.4 million or 2% to $21.3 billion as of December 31, 2023, primarily due to a $951.1 million decrease in non-public demand deposits[404] - Public deposits amounted to $1.8 billion as of December 31, 2023, a decrease of $129.2 million or 7% compared to 2022[403] - The amount of deposits exceeding FDIC insurance limits was estimated at $10.8 billion or 51% of total deposits as of December 31, 2023[405] - The company took $500 million in FHLB advances in March 2023 to enhance liquidity amid banking sector volatility[334] Investment Securities and Loans - The carrying value of the investment securities portfolio was $6.3 billion as of December 31, 2023, a decrease of $1.2 billion or 16% compared to December 31, 2022[350] - Total loans and leases were $14.4 billion as of December 31, 2023, an increase of $261.5 million or 2% from December 31, 2022[362] - Commercial real estate loans increased by $207.9 million or 5% to $4.3 billion as of December 31, 2023, primarily due to completed construction loans converted to commercial real estate loans[364] - The total available-for-sale investment securities amounted to $2.6 billion as of December 31, 2023, with a weighted average yield of 2.04%[350] - The company held $3.5 billion in collateralized mortgage obligations issued by Ginnie Mae, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac as of December 31, 2023[352] Future Outlook and Strategic Initiatives - The company expects to meet its cash obligations through dividends from the Bank and other liquidity sources, including selling residential real estate loans and issuing long-term debt[337] - The company believes its existing cash and cash equivalents will be sufficient to meet cash requirements for the next twelve months and beyond[338] - The company has off-balance sheet arrangements that may affect its financial condition, including variable interest entities and guarantees[339] - The company will continue to monitor factors influencing expected credit losses, including economic uncertainty and inflation[394]

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Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a return on average tangible assets of 0.81% and a return on average tangible common equity of 13.66% [68] - The CET1 ratio was 12.39% and the total capital ratio was 13.57% [68] - Total deposit balances declined by $179 million, primarily due to a $584 million decrease in public deposits [72] - The total cost of deposits increased by 16 basis points to 156 basis points [72] - Net interest income decreased by $5.4 million to $151.8 million, with a net interest margin decline of 5 basis points to 2.81% [79] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Commercial criticized assets increased to 1.2% of total loans and leases, while classified assets fell to 19 basis points [75] - Period end loans and leases were $14.4 billion, with growth in C&I loans driven by dealer flooring [77] - Non-interest income was $58.3 million, an increase of $12.3 million from the prior quarter, influenced by non-recurring items [73] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The unemployment rate in Hawaii remained low at 2.9%, compared to the national rate of 3.7% [64] - Visitor arrivals in Hawaii were 5% higher than the previous year, with significant recovery in the Maui visitor industry [65] - The median sales price for single-family homes on Oahu was approximately $1 million, down 5% from December 2022 [66] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on enhancing its strategy across three pillars: data, technology, and people, with significant investments in AI and digital offerings [8][56] - The company plans to reduce high-cost deposit balances and improve net interest margin through strategic balance sheet actions [69][88] - The company aims to maintain strong capital levels while cautiously considering share repurchase opportunities in 2024 [42] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management believes that net interest margin has bottomed out and expects improvements as higher-cost deposits are reduced [67][88] - The company anticipates low-single digit loan growth for 2024, facing headwinds from weak demand for residential loans [71] - Management expressed confidence in the credit quality of the portfolio, despite some modest deterioration observed [81] Other Important Information - The company sold $526 million of low-yielding investment securities at a loss of $40 million, intending to use the proceeds to reduce high-cost deposits [69] - The company expects non-interest income to stabilize around $49 million to $50 million per quarter in 2024 [73] - The bank's commercial real estate exposure remains well diversified and of high quality, with office exposures manageable at 5.2% of total loans [84] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is the outlook for net interest margin as the Fed starts to cut rates? - Management indicated that they expect net interest margin to continue to grind higher, supported by the dynamics of the balance sheet and the runoff of the securities portfolio [96] Question: Can you provide context on commercial and retail deposit rates during the rising rate cycle? - Management noted that they have defined deposit customer segments and expect to reduce deposit rates in line with market trends when rates start to fall [10] Question: What are the expectations for credit normalization over the next two years? - Management is closely monitoring credit quality, particularly in commercial real estate, and has not observed significant weakness in the portfolio [50][81]

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☑ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2023 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 001-14585 FIRST HAWAIIAN, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware 99-0156159 (State or Other ...