First Hawaiian Bank Tops Forbes’ Hawai‘i Rankings Five Years Running

For the fifth consecutive year, First Hawaiian Bank has been recognized by Forbes magazine as the top-ranked Hawai‘i bank on its 2026 America’s Best Banks list. Altogether, FHB has been ranked the top Hawai‘i Bank in the Forbes list seven times in the nine years it has been eligible for the ranking, including consecutively in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. The ranking evaluates the nation’s publicly traded banks and thrifts based on profitability, growth and credit quality. The criteria for the ranking include total assets, return on tangible common equity, non-performing assets and total assets, common equity tier 1 ratio, efficiency ratio and operating revenue growth. 

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.  

This year, 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.