Bank of Hawaii Posts Strong Q4 & Full Year 2025 Results, Driven by EPS Growth & Expanding NIM
BOH sits 24% above its 52-week low of $57.445.
Summary
Bank of Hawaii Corporation announced robust fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results, highlighted by substantial diluted EPS growth and continued expansion of its net interest margin.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · BOH
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Strong Earnings Growth
Diluted earnings per common share for Q4 2025 rose to $1.39, up from $1.20 in the linked quarter and $0.85 in the same period last year. Full year 2025 diluted EPS was $4.63, a significant increase from $3.46 in 2024.
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Net Interest Margin Expansion
Net Interest Margin (NIM) expanded to 2.61% in Q4 2025, a 15 basis point improvement from the linked quarter, marking the seventh consecutive quarter of NIM expansion.
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Decreased Cost of Deposits
The average cost of total deposits decreased to 1.43% in Q4 2025, down 16 basis points from the linked quarter, contributing to improved profitability.
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Robust Asset Quality
Total non-performing assets decreased to $14.2 million at December 31, 2025, down $2.7 million from the linked quarter, with a low net charge-off rate of 0.12%.
Analysis · BOH · Finance
Bank of Hawaii Corporation delivered a strong financial performance in the fourth quarter and full year 2025, exceeding prior period results across key metrics. The significant increase in diluted EPS and net income, coupled with the seventh consecutive quarter of net interest margin expansion, indicates robust operational efficiency and effective interest rate management. The decrease in the cost of deposits further contributed to profitability. The company's asset quality remains strong with declining non-performing assets, and its capital ratios are well above regulatory minimums, providing a solid foundation. The resumption of share repurchases signals management's confidence in the company's valuation and future prospects. These results suggest a healthy financial institution with positive momentum.
At the time of this filing, BOH was trading at $71.49 on NYSE in the Finance sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $2.8B. The 52-week trading range was $57.45 to $76.00. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 8 out of 10.