BOH Expands Buyback Plan: Can It Sustain Strong Capital Returns?
Bank of Hawaii (BOH) expanded its share repurchase authorization by $200 million to $268.7 million, reflecting management confidence in its financial position. The company reported 20.5% year-over-year net income growth to $64.3 million in Q3 2026, with net interest income rising 14.2% and the net interest margin expanding for the tenth consecutive quarter. BOH maintains strong capital ratios and liquidity, supporting continued shareholder distributions including a 4.3% dividend yield.