The chart below shows how BOH performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, BOH sees a -3.11% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +0.60% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +1.77%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Net Interest Income Growth: Net interest income increased by 2.2% to $120.2 million for Q4 2024, marking the third consecutive quarter of growth.
Deposit and Loan Growth: Average deposits grew by 1.3% to $20.8 billion, while average loans increased by 1.1% to $14 billion on a linked basis.
Credit Quality Improvement: Credit quality improved with net charge-offs at 10 basis points and criticized loans decreasing from 2.42% to 2.1% of total loans.
Non-Interest Income Increase: Non-interest income, adjusted for a one-time Visa charge, rose to $45.4 million, reflecting a $300,000 increase from the previous quarter.
Tier 1 Capital Improvement: The Tier 1 capital ratio improved to 13.95%, indicating strong capital levels well above regulatory requirements.
Negative
Net Interest Margin Fluctuation: Net interest margin initially decreased in October due to a 50 basis point rate cut, negatively impacting earnings before recovering to 2.26% by December.
Deposit Balance Decline Impact: Average non-interest bearing and low yield interest bearing deposit balances declined by $105 million linked quarter, contributing to a negative impact of $900,000 on net interest income in Q4.
Expense Increase Analysis: Expenses increased to $107.9 million in Q4 from $107.1 million in Q3, primarily due to higher medical costs, which are not expected to recur, indicating potential volatility in future expense management.
Credit Loss Provision Concerns: Provision for credit losses was recorded at $3.8 million in Q4, reflecting ongoing concerns about credit quality despite stable metrics in other areas.
Cautious Capital Management: The bank did not repurchase shares during the quarter under its share repurchase program, indicating a cautious approach to capital management amidst economic uncertainties.
Earnings call transcript: Bank of Hawaii Q4 2024 beats EPS forecast, shares rise
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