Central Pacific (CPF) Earnings Call Transcript

Central Pacific Financial Corp. reported Q2 2026 results, with net interest margin up 4 bps to 3.57% and loan yields rising to 4.96%. Management cited resilient Hawaii conditions and core deposits over 90% of mix. Full-year guidance kept for net interest income up 4% to 6%, with expenses up 2.5% to 3.5% and capital returns via dividends and $33.2M buyback authorization.

Central Pacific Financial Corp (CPF) reported Q2 net income of $20.8M, up 19% year over year, with net interest margin rising 4 bps to 3.57%. First Hawaiian Inc (FHB) posted ROA of 1.28% and ROTCE of 16.34% for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, with NIM up 6 bps to 3.25%. Deposits were mixed, with FHB deposits down $623M. Both cited manageable credit quality and cautious outlook.

CENTRAL PACIFIC FINANCIAL CORP (CPF) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. EX-99.1 2 exhibit99-1erxq22026.htm EX-99.1 Document Exhibit 99.1 Investor Contact: Jayrald Rabago Media Contact: Tim Sakahara Senior Strategic Financial Officer Corporate Communications Manager (808) 544-3556 (808) 544-5125 jayrald.rabago@cpb.bank tim.sakahara@cpb.bank FOR IMMEDI

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