First Hawaiian (FHB) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
First Hawaiian (FHB) reported Q3 2026 earnings with net interest income up 5 basis points to $174.1M, driven by higher margins. Deposits grew $50M, while loans declined $115M due to unexpected CRE payoffs. Credit quality remains strong, but there were isolated issues. The company reduced its full-year loan growth outlook to 1-2% and expects NIM of 3.34-3.35% in Q4. Noninterest income is projected at $220M for the year, with expenses at $510-515M, excluding merger and tax costs.
How this was made

The 30-second read
Why it matters
The earnings release introduces new financial metrics and guidance, offering traders fresh data to reassess valuation.
Market read
The earnings and guidance updates are the primary catalyst for potential stock movement.
What to watch
Tax settlement benefit of $31 M and strong deposit growth could offset some concerns.
Background
First Hawaiian Bank (FHB) provided its Q3 2026 earnings call, highlighting net interest income, a tax settlement, loan portfolio changes, and revised guidance.
Ticker impact
Q3 2026 earnings call disclosed net interest income, tax settlement impact, reduced loan growth outlook and revised full-year guidance.
potential downside as investors price in weaker loan growth and lower earnings guidance
The transcript reveals a reduction in full-year loan growth guidance to 1‑2% and a modest NIM outlook, which typically weighs on bank valuations.
Market effects
Regional bank earnings pressure may affect peer valuations and sector sentiment.
U.S. regional banking sector may see modest pullback.
Limited to U.S. banking sector; no broader macro impact.
Counterpoint
If the bank's asset-sensitive balance sheet benefits from higher rates, the stock could be resilient despite loan growth cuts.
Key entities
- companyFirst Hawaiian Bank
U.S. regional bank reporting Q3 2026 results.


