A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after the major indices rebounded, as Fed Chair Jerome Powell delivered dovish remarks at the much-awaited Jackson Hole symposium. Powell suggested that with inflation risks moderating and unemployment remaining low, the Federal Reserve might consider a shift in its monetary policy stance, including potential interest rate cuts. This outlook eased market concerns about prolonged high interest rates and their impact on economic growth. The prospect of lower borrowing costs bolstered investor confidence, particularly in sectors that have lagged, leading to a broad rally across the market.
Regional banking institution Bank of Hawaii (NYSE:BOH) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025, but sales rose 11.2% year on year to $174.5 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.06 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.
Shares of regional banking institution Bank of Hawaii (NYSE:BOH) fell 4.5% in the morning session after the company reported mixed second-quarter financial results where a significant revenue miss overshadowed an earnings per share beat. The bank posted diluted earnings per share of $1.06, which came in slightly ahead of analyst expectations. However, investors appeared to focus on the company's top-line performance. Bank of Hawaii's net interest income for the quarter was $129.7 million, which fell considerably short of estimates. The market's reaction suggested that concerns over the revenue shortfall overshadowed the otherwise positive aspects of the report.
Wall Street opened the week slightly higher, led by gains in energy stocks, while the U.S. dollar posted its strongest performance in over two months, as markets reacted to the U.S.-EU trade deal struck over the weekend.
Regional banking institution Bank of Hawaii (NYSE:BOH) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025, but sales rose 11.2% year on year to $174.5 million. Its GAAP profit of $1.06 per share was 1.7% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
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Regional banking institution Bank of Hawaii (NYSE:BOH) reported Q1 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 8.7% year on year to $169.9 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.97 per share was 8.9% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
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