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DA Davidson maintains Neutral rating on Bank of Hawaii, $75 price target

DA Davidson kept a Neutral rating on Bank of Hawaii with a $75 price target, implying a 6.3% upside. The bank has seen 10 quarters of NIM expansion, but growth is cautious. Deposits fell 7.9% due to strategic runoff, raising concerns about liquidity and growth.

Original reporting
Published Oct 27, 2026, 4:23 PM UTC
Analysis
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DA Davidson maintains Neutral rating on Bank of Hawaii, $75 price target — source image
Decision brief

The 30-second read

$BOHNeutralMed
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Why it matters

The rating and target update provide a modest directional cue but lack a strong catalyst.

02

Market read

A small‑cap community bank receives a new price target, offering limited trading relevance.

03

What to watch

Potential impact of broader interest‑rate environment on NIM and deposit flows.

Relevance 6/10Novelty 6/10Timing: immediate today

Background

Bank of Hawaii is a community bank focused on Hawaii and Pacific territories; analyst coverage is limited.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$BOHNeutralMedium confidence
Context

DA Davidson maintained a Neutral rating on Bank of Hawaii and set a new $75 price target, implying a 6.3% upside from the recent close.

Expected impact

likely modest upward pressure as traders price in the $75 target versus current levels

Evidence & confidence

Analyst maintains stance while raising target modestly; no catalyst beyond the rating change.

Market effects

May influence sentiment toward regional banks and community lenders.

Limited to Hawaii and similar community banks.

Low

Counterpoint

The Neutral rating may understate upside if deposit recovery accelerates.

Key entities

  • DA Davidson

    Equity research firm issuing the rating and price target.

  • Bank of Hawaii

    Regional bank (ticker BOH) subject of the rating.

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