Bank of Hawaii (BOH) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Bank of Hawaii (NYSE: BOH) is a state-chartered commercial bank founded in 1897, making it one of the oldest financial institutions in the United States. Headquartered in Honolulu, the bank has grown from a single office serving local merchants and residents into a full-service regional bank. Over its history, Bank of Hawaii has played a central role in the economic development of the state, supporting infrastructure projects, tourism initiatives and small businesses throughout the Hawaiian Islands.

The bank offers a comprehensive suite of banking and financial services, including retail and commercial lending, deposit accounts, treasury management, mortgage financing, trust and wealth management services. Its retail division provides personal banking products such as checking and savings accounts, consumer loans and credit card services. The commercial arm focuses on lending and cash management solutions for businesses, ranging from local entrepreneurs to larger corporations operating in tourism, real estate and agriculture.

Bank of Hawaii’s operations extend beyond the state’s main islands to American Samoa, Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, reflecting its commitment to serving Pacific communities. The bank maintains a network of branches, ATMs and digital banking platforms to ensure convenient access for customers across diverse geographies. It also engages in community development and philanthropic efforts, supporting education, cultural preservation and environmental stewardship in the region.

Under the leadership of President and CEO Peter S. Ho, Bank of Hawaii emphasizes strong corporate governance, risk management and customer-centric innovation. The institution’s board of directors comprises community leaders and industry experts who guide the bank’s strategic vision. With a focus on sustainable growth and maintaining deep local roots, Bank of Hawaii continues to adapt its products and services to meet the evolving financial needs of individuals and businesses in the Pacific region.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $70.93 to $71.90
• 50-Day Range: $64.64 to $71.13
• 52-Week Range: $55.75 to $82.70
• Volume: 151,645 shs
• Average Volume: 380,533 shs
• Market Capitalization: $2.83 billion
• P/E Ratio: 19.98
• Dividend Yield: 3.94%
• Price Target: $77.00
• Consensus Rating: Reduce

Bank of Hawaii Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Bank of Hawaii scored higher than 71% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 399th out of 909 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: 0.9 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Reduce

Consensus Rating

Bank of Hawaii has received a consensus rating of Reduce. The company's average rating score is 1.80, and is based on 1 buy rating, 2 hold ratings, and 2 sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Bank of Hawaii has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 3.1 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 19.65%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Bank of Hawaii are expected to grow by 19.65% in the coming year, from $3.97 to $4.75 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Bank of Hawaii is 19.98, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.63.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Bank of Hawaii is 19.98, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 20.03.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Bank of Hawaii has a PEG Ratio of 1.10. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Bank of Hawaii has a P/B Ratio of 2.14. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

10.46% of the float of Bank of Hawaii has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Bank of Hawaii has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 10.4, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Bank of Hawaii has recently increased by 4.88%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

Dividend

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Moderate

Dividend Leadership

Bank of Hawaii is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 3.94%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

Dividend Growth

Bank of Hawaii has only been increasing its dividend for 1 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Bank of Hawaii is 78.65%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Bank of Hawaii will have a dividend payout ratio of 58.95% next year. This indicates that Bank of Hawaii will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Environmental Score: -0.36

Percentage of Shares Shorted

10.46% of the float of Bank of Hawaii has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Bank of Hawaii has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 10.4, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Bank of Hawaii has recently increased by 4.88%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.6 / 5
• News Sentiment: -0.20

News Sentiment

Bank of Hawaii has a news sentiment score of -0.20. 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 is a lower news sentiment than the 0.71 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 11 news articles for Bank of Hawaii this week, compared to 6 articles on an average week.

MarketBeat Follows

1 people have added Bank of Hawaii to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Bank of Hawaii insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $109,280.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 2.07% of the stock of Bank of Hawaii is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

82.18% of the stock of Bank of Hawaii is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

BOH Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have BOH shares performed this year?

Bank of Hawaii's stock was trading at $71.24 at the beginning of the year. Since then, BOH stock has decreased by 0.2% and is now trading at $71.13.

How were Bank of Hawaii's earnings last quarter?

Bank of Hawaii Corporation (NYSE:BOH) posted its quarterly earnings results on Monday, April, 21st. The bank reported $0.97 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.89 by $0.08. The bank earned $169.87 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $168.65 million. Bank of Hawaii had a net margin of 15.12% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 12.16%.
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How do I buy shares of Bank of Hawaii?

Shares of BOH 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 Bank of Hawaii own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Bank of Hawaii investors own include InterDigital (IDCC), Stag Industrial (STAG), American Water Works (AWK), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH), Waste Connections (WCN), Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR) and AU Optronics (AUOTY).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 4/21/2025
• Record date for 6/13 Dividend: 5/30/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 6/13 Dividend: 5/30/2025
• Dividend Payable: 6/13/2025
• Today: 7/05/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/28/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Finance
• Industry: BANKS - WEST
• Sub-Industry: Regional Banks
• Current Symbol: NYSE:BOH
• CIK: 46195
• Web: www.boh.com
• Phone: (888) 643-3888
• Fax: 808-538-4007
• Employees: 1,865
• Year Founded: 1897

Price Target and Rating

• Average Stock Price Target: $77.00
• High Stock Price Target: $90.00
• Low Stock Price Target: $67.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +8.3%
• Consensus Rating: Reduce
• Rating Score (0-4): 1.80
• Research Coverage: 5 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $3.56
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 19.98
• Forward P/E Ratio: 17.92
• P/E Growth: 1.1
• Net Income: $149.99 million
• Net Margins: 15.12%
• Pretax Margin: 19.74%
• Return on Equity: 12.16%
• Return on Assets: 0.68%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.41
• Current Ratio: 0.71
• Quick Ratio: 0.71

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $1.04 billion
• Price / Sales: 2.73
• Cash Flow: $4.93 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 14.42
• Book Value: $33.28 per share
• Price / Book: 2.14

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 39,740,000
• Free Float: 38,912,000
• Market Cap: $2.83 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.77