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First Hawaiian, Inc. (FHB) Stock Analysis

Breakout setup

SellModerate Confidence

Financial Services · Banks - Regional

Sell if holding. At $27.20, A.R:R is negative (-1.1) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Concentration risk — Geographic: Hawaii, Guam and Saipan; Concentration risk — Tenant: real estate loans 75% of portfolio (75.0%).

First Hawaiian is the largest bank headquartered in Hawaii by loans and net income, with $14.3B in gross loans and 49 branches in Hawaii (45), Guam (3), and Saipan (1). It generated $276.3M net income in 2025. Real estate loans represent 75% of the total loan portfolio,... Read more

$27.20+0.5% A.UpsideScore 5.4/10#111 of 142 Banks - Regional
Stop $25.79Target $27.22(resistance)A.R:R -1.1:1
Analyst target$27.89+2.5%9 analysts
$27.22our TP
$27.20price
$27.89mean
$26
$31

Sell if holding. At $27.20, A.R:R is negative (-1.1) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Concentration risk — Geographic: Hawaii, Guam and Saipan; Concentration risk — Tenant: real estate loans 75% of portfolio (75.0%). Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 60, MACD bullish. Score 5.4/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 4/6 gates (clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, earnings proximity 84d clear, semi cycle peak clear). Fails on weak momentum and favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: aggressive.

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (4/4)
Attractive valuation
Risks
Concentration risk — Geographic: Hawaii, Guam and Saipan
Concentration risk — Tenant: real estate loans 75% of portfolio (75.0%)
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)11.8
P/E (Fwd)11.0
Mkt Cap$3.3B
EV/EBITDA
Profit Mgn32.8%
ROE10.5%
Rev Growth7.4%
Beta0.70
Dividend3.86%
Rating analysts17

Quality Signals

Piotroski F7/9

Options Flow

P/C2.50bearish
IV71%elevated

Concentration Risks(10-K Item 1A)

  • HIGHGeographicHawaii, Guam and Saipan
    10-K Item 1A: 'We provide banking and financial services to customers primarily in Hawaii, Guam and Saipan'
  • HIGHTenantreal estate loans 75% of portfolio75%
    10-K Item 1A: 'our real estate loans represented approximately $10.7 billion, or 75% of our total loan and lease portfolio'
  • MEDIUMCustomertop 5 dealer relationships40%
    10-K Item 1A: 'our top five dealer relationships represented approximately 40% of our outstanding dealer flooring commitments as of December 31, 2025'

Material Events(8-K, last 90d)

  • 2026-02-24Item 5.02LOW
    Alan H. Arizumi (Vice Chair, Wealth Management) announced retirement effective March 31, 2026. No disagreement cited. No successor named in the filing.
    SEC filing →

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Rating Breakdown

10 dimensions · all in-band

GatesMomentum 4.3<4.5A.R:R -1.1=NEGATIVEInsider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsEARNINGS PROXIMITY 84d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARBreakoutSuitability: Aggressive
RSI
60 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $24.50Resistance $27.78

Price Targets

$26
$27
A.Upside+0.1%
A.R:R-1.1:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! Target reached (-10.4% upside)
! Momentum score 4.3/10 — below 4.5 minimum
! Negative risk/reward — downside exceeds upside

Earnings

B
B
B
B
4/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-07-24 (84d)

Verdict History

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Frequently Asked Questions
Is FHB stock a buy right now?

Sell if holding. At $27.20, A.R:R is negative (-1.1) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Concentration risk — Geographic: Hawaii, Guam and Saipan; Concentration risk — Tenant: real estate loans 75% of portfolio (75.0%). Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 60, MACD bullish. Prior stop was $25.79. Score 5.4/10, moderate confidence.

What is the FHB stock price target?

Take-profit target: $27.22 (+0.5% upside). Prior stop was $25.79. Stop-loss: $25.79.

What are the risks of investing in FHB?

Concentration risk — Geographic: Hawaii, Guam and Saipan; Concentration risk — Tenant: real estate loans 75% of portfolio (75.0%); Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining.

Is FHB overvalued or undervalued?

First Hawaiian, Inc. trades at a P/E of 11.8 (forward 11.0). TrendMatrix value score: 7.5/10. Verdict: Sell.

What do analysts say about FHB?

17 analysts cover FHB with a consensus score of 2.4/5. Average price target: $28.

What does First Hawaiian, Inc. do?First Hawaiian is the largest bank headquartered in Hawaii by loans and net income, with $14.3B in gross loans and 49...

First Hawaiian is the largest bank headquartered in Hawaii by loans and net income, with $14.3B in gross loans and 49 branches in Hawaii (45), Guam (3), and Saipan (1). It generated $276.3M net income in 2025. Real estate loans represent 75% of the total loan portfolio, concentrated in Hawaii, Guam, and Saipan.

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