1ST HAWAIIAN INC. DL-,01

Shares of First Hawaiian have done okay since my last update, returning around 10% despite the recent pull back in regional bank stocks. The bank is performing about in line with initial guidance. Rate cuts look set to be a modest headwind, though balance sheet dynamics will be a longer-term tailwind. These shares can do okay for longer-term investors, but the near-term outlook remains tepid at best. » Mehr auf seekingalpha.com

First Hawaiian Bank, founded in 1858, is headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii, and has faced challenges in recent years. Loan growth has been slow, with a focus on commercial loans, while dividend growth has been stagnant due to management's reluctance to raise the payout ratio. FHB's strategy of reinvesting proceeds from maturing securities into new loans may not be the most optimal approach, and the stock may be overpriced at current levels. » Mehr auf seekingalpha.com

Second Quarter 2024 Total Revenues of $712 million (+20% Y/Y and +25% at Constant Currency Y/Y); First Half 2024 Total Revenues of $1.36 billion (+14% Y/Y and +19% at Constant Currency Y/Y) Second Quarter 2024 GAAP Diluted EPS of $0.55 (+90% Y/Y); First Half 2024 GAAP Diluted EPS of $1.01 (+80% Y/Y) Second Quarter 2024 Non-GAAP Diluted Earnings per Share (EPS) of $0.96 (+78% Y/Y); First Half 2024 Non-GAAP Diluted EPS of $1.67 (+46% Y/Y) Strong VOXZOGO® Demand in the Quarter Resulted in 73% Y/Y Increase in the Number of Children Receiving Treatment Conference Call and Webcast Scheduled Today at 4:30 p.m. ET SAN RAFAEL, Calif. » Mehr auf prnewswire.com