Bank sets mid-single-digit loan growth and stable net interest margin targets while advancing TriCo Bancshares merger.
First Hawaiian Inc. (FHB) projected 3% to 4% loan growth and a net interest margin (NIM) of 3.24% to 3.25% for Q2 2026. The outlook reflects management’s expectations amid a stable interest rate environment and ongoing integration efforts for the TriCo Bancshares acquisition.
The bank previously reported 2.5% loan growth in Q1 2026 and a NIM of 3.23%. Analysts had anticipated modest expansion in both metrics, aligning with the guided ranges. The TriCo deal, announced earlier this year, aims to create a regional banking leader in the western U.S.
Management expressed optimism about the merger’s potential to drive long-term shareholder value, though no immediate market reaction was disclosed.