Bank of Hawaii Corp. (NASDAQ:BOH) saw notable insider activity on May 1, 2026, when director Lucien Kent Thomas divested 5,000 shares of the company's common stock. The sale was executed at a price of $80.17 per share, bringing the total value of the transaction to $400,850. At the time of the sale, the stock was trading at approximately $79.14, reflecting a 23% return for shareholders over the previous six-month period.
Following this specific liquidation, Mr. Thomas maintains a direct ownership stake of 33,470 shares in Bank of Hawaii. His total holdings also include indirect interests, specifically 1,000 shares held via a Keogh Plan and an additional 3,500 shares owned by his wife.
Market Valuation and Financial Context
Bank of Hawaii currently maintains a market capitalization of $3.13 billion. The company's valuation metrics show a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 15.98, while providing investors with a dividend yield of 3.54%. Despite the recent insider sale, certain analyses suggest that the current stock price may be undervalued relative to its calculated fair value.
Recent Earnings Performance
The bank's most recent quarterly performance for the first quarter of 2026 presented a mixed financial narrative. The reported earnings per share (EPS) stood at $1.30, which did not meet the anticipated $1.34 forecast from analysts. Similarly, revenue for the period was recorded at $192.32 million, falling slightly short of the expected $193.8 million.
Analyst Sentiment and Target Revisions
Notwithstanding the earnings miss, several financial institutions have responded by adjusting their price targets upward. Stephens has increased its target for BOH from $82 to $86, noting that pre-provision net revenue beat estimates by 3% and exceeded the Street consensus by 4%. Meanwhile, DA Davidson maintains a Neutral rating but has raised its price target to $82, citing solid credit quality and the ongoing expansion of the bank's net interest margin.
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods has also shown optimism, raising its price target from $91 to $95 while maintaining an Outperform rating. Their assessment highlights the potential for net interest margin expansion and the company's robust standing within the Hawaii banking sector. The firm characterized Bank of Hawaii as one of two leaders in a duopolistic market structure where it has successfully captured market share.