Bank of Hawaii: Improved Earnings, But Series B Preferred Is Still The Best Investment

Bank of Hawaii maintains a conservative loan-to-deposit ratio and stable external financing, supporting resilience amid interest rate shifts. Net interest margin has steadily improved, reaching 2.74% in Q1, while net interest income hit a cycle high despite sluggish loan and deposit growth. Risks include potential deterioration in loan performance and vulnerability to higher short-term rates from inflation shocks, given BOH's below-average net interest margin.