FHB

TriCo (TCBK) reported Q3 2026 earnings of $1.18 per share, beating consensus estimates of $1.08, with revenues of $116.71 million exceeding expectations. However, the stock received a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) rating due to unfavorable estimate revision trends and underperformance versus the S&P 500 year-to-date. First Hawaiian (FHB) is expected to report results on October 23 with anticipated earnings of $0.60 per share.

First Hawaiian is expected to report Q3 2026 earnings of $0.60 per share (up 1.7% YoY) with revenues of $229.71 million (up 1.5% YoY) on October 23. The stock has an Earnings ESP of 0% and Zacks Rank #3, making it difficult to predict an earnings beat. The company has beaten consensus estimates in 3 of the last 4 quarters.

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Bank of Hawaii is expected to report Q3 2026 earnings of $1.52 per share (up 26.7% YoY) with revenues of $203.16 million (up 11.2% YoY) on October 26. However, a negative Earnings ESP of -2.17% combined with a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) suggests the stock is not a compelling earnings-beat candidate.

The company has beaten consensus estimates in 3 of the last 4 quarters. First Hawaiian, a peer in the same industry, is expected to post $0.6 per share with flat Earnings ESP and similar Hold rating.

Zacks highlights three bank stocks offering attractive dividend yields above 4%: First Interstate BancSystem, Southside Bancshares, and First Hawaiian. All three carry a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) rating. The banks are positioned to benefit from strategic initiatives including balance sheet optimization, loan growth, and disciplined capital management, though they face headwinds from higher funding costs and interest rate pressures.

Three bank stocks—First Interstate BancSystem (5.2% yield), Southside Bancshares (4.9% yield), and First Hawaiian (4.2% yield)—are highlighted as income opportunities for investors. All three carry Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) ratings and have recently declined, potentially offering attractive entry points. Each bank is focused on sustainable growth, balance-sheet optimization, and maintaining dividend payouts through disciplined capital management.