News Release
First Hawaiian Bank Tops Forbes’ Hawai‘i Rankings Five Years Running
Honolulu, February 17, 2026 - https://www.forbes.com/lists/americas-best-banks/
FHB finished 2025 with another strong quarter that was highlighted by good performance across the bank’s key earning drivers; loan and deposit balances grew, net interest margin expanded, expenses were well controlled, and credit quality remained excellent. On Jan. 30, 2026, the bank reported its fourth quarter 2025 financial results with total assets of $24 billion at quarter-end. Total deposits closed at $20.5 billion and First Hawaiian, Inc. saw a fourth quarter net interest income of $69.9 million. For more information and highlights regarding the bank’s fourth quarter financial results, visit: https://ir.fhb.com/news-releases/news-release-details/first-hawaiian-inc-reports-fourth-quarter-2025-financial-results.
FHB remains focused on supporting small businesses, particularly in light of challenges highlighted in the 2025 UHERO report on Honolulu’s small business landscape. Nearly a third of local small businesses struggle to access funding, and as a recipient of the SBA Lender of the Year Category 1 award, First Hawaiian Bank is dedicated to helping small businesses thrive. Whether it’s managing finances, improving productivity, or expanding operations, FHB continues to provide the tools necessary to succeed, even in the current higher interest rate environment. To learn more about FHB’s small business banking solutions, visit www.fhb.com/en/business/small-business.