First Hawaiian (FHB) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

First Hawaiian, Inc. is the oldest and largest bank in Hawaii, operating as the bank holding company for First Hawaiian Bank. Established in 1858, the company offers a full suite of financial services to individual, business and institutional clients. Its product portfolio includes consumer and commercial lending, deposit accounts, treasury and cash management, foreign exchange and trade finance, as well as wealth management and trust services.

First Hawaiian serves customers through an extensive network of branches, ATMs and digital channels across the Hawaiian Islands, Guam, Saipan and American Samoa. The bank’s retail division provides checking and savings accounts, home mortgages, auto and personal loans, while its commercial banking unit delivers working capital lines, equipment financing, real estate loans and international banking solutions. Dedicated private banking teams offer personalized investment advisory and trust services to high-net-worth clients.

In recent years, First Hawaiian has invested in enhancing its digital banking platform, rolling out mobile banking apps, online account opening and automated payment services to improve customer experience and operational efficiency. The company also maintains a strong community focus, supporting affordable housing initiatives, small-business lending programs and partnerships with local nonprofit organizations to foster economic development in the regions it serves.

First Hawaiian, Inc. is led by President and Chief Executive Officer Christopher J. Pinto and a senior management team committed to balancing innovation with the bank’s longstanding community values. With more than 160 years of history, First Hawaiian continues to adapt its offerings to evolving market trends while preserving its deep roots in Pacific communities.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $24.83 to $25.42
• 50-Day Range: $23.66 to $26.43
• 52-Week Range: $20.32 to $28.80
• Volume: 323,815 shs
• Average Volume: 901,407 shs
• Market Capitalization: $3.12 billion
• P/E Ratio: 12.88
• Dividend Yield: 4.16%
• Price Target: $27.07
• Consensus Rating: Strong Sell

First Hawaiian Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

First Hawaiian scored higher than 52% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 680th out of 958 stocks in the finance sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.2 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Strong Sell

Consensus Rating

First Hawaiian has received a consensus rating of Strong Sell. The company's average rating score is 1.43, and is based on no buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and 4 sell ratings.

Upside/Downside

The consensus price target for First Hawaiian is close to its current price, suggesting limited near-term upside or downside.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

First Hawaiian has only been the subject of 4 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 10.26%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for First Hawaiian are expected to grow by 10.26% in the coming year, from $1.95 to $2.15 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of First Hawaiian is 12.91, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 280.80.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of First Hawaiian is 12.91, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 246.52.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

First Hawaiian has a PEG Ratio of 6.20. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

First Hawaiian has a P/B Ratio of 1.22. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 1.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

5.80% of the float of First Hawaiian has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

First Hawaiian has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 7.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in First Hawaiian has recently increased by 7.34%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Strong

Dividend Leadership

First Hawaiian is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.07%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

Dividend Growth

First Hawaiian does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of First Hawaiian is 53.61%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, First Hawaiian will have a dividend payout ratio of 48.37% next year. This indicates that First Hawaiian will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

5.80% of the float of First Hawaiian has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

First Hawaiian has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 7.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in First Hawaiian has recently increased by 7.34%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.14

News Sentiment

First Hawaiian has a news sentiment score of 1.14. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Finance companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 5 news articles for First Hawaiian this week, compared to 5 articles on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, First Hawaiian insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 0.61% of the stock of First Hawaiian is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

97.63% of the stock of First Hawaiian is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

FHB Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have FHB shares performed this year?

First Hawaiian's stock was trading at $25.95 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, FHB shares have decreased by 3.4% and is now trading at $25.0550.

How were First Hawaiian's earnings last quarter?

First Hawaiian, Inc. (NASDAQ:FHB) issued its earnings results on Friday, July, 25th. The bank reported $0.58 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.49 by $0.09. The bank earned $217.54 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $214.67 million. First Hawaiian had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.29% and a net margin of 21.45%.
Read the conference call transcript.

When did First Hawaiian IPO?

First Hawaiian (FHB) raised $464 million in an initial public offering on Thursday, August 4th 2016. The company issued 21,100,000 shares at $21.00-$23.00 per share. Goldman Sachs, BofA Merrill Lynch, BNP PARIBAS, Barclays, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank Securities, J.P. Morgan, Citigroup, Morgan Stanley and UBS Investment Bank served as the underwriters for the IPO and BBVA, COMMERZBANK, HSBC, ING, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods (A Stifel Company), Banco Santander and Wells Fargo Securities were co-managers.

Who are First Hawaiian's major shareholders?

First Hawaiian's top institutional investors include The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company (8.06%), State Street Corp (4.72%), Alliancebernstein L.P. (3.06%) and JPMorgan Chase & Co. (2.16%). Insiders that own company stock include Robert S Harrison and Christopher L Dods.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of First Hawaiian?

Shares of FHB stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of First Hawaiian own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that First Hawaiian investors own include American Water Works (AWK), Waste Connections (WCN), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH), Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR), The RMR Group (RMR), AU Optronics (AUOTY) and iShares Micro-Cap ETF (IWC).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 7/25/2025
• Record date for 8/29 Dividend: 8/18/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 8/29 Dividend: 8/18/2025
• Dividend Payable: 8/29/2025
• Today: 9/16/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 10/24/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Finance
• Industry: BANKS - WEST
• Sub-Industry: Banking
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:FHB
• Previous Symbol: NYSE:FHB
• CIK: 36377
• Web: www.fhb.com
• Phone: (808) 525-7000
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 2,000
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for First Hawaiian: $27.07
• High Price Target: $30.00
• Low Price Target: $24.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +8.2%
• Consensus Rating: Strong Sell
• Rating Score (0-4): 1.43
• Research Coverage: 7 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $1.94
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 12.88
• Forward P/E Ratio: 12.83
• P/E Growth: 6.2
• Net Income: $230.13 million
• Net Margins: 21.45%
• Pretax Margin: 26.65%
• Return on Equity: 9.29%
• Return on Assets: 1.04%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 0.76
• Quick Ratio: 0.76

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $1.17 billion
• Price / Sales: 2.67
• Cash Flow: $2.05 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 12.19
• Book Value: $20.47 per share
• Price / Book: 1.22

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 124,630,000
• Free Float: 123,868,000
• Market Cap: $3.12 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.89