BANK OF HAWAII CORP (BOH)

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following MD&A is intended to help the reader understand the Company and its operations and is focused on our financial results for the second quarter of 2026, including comparisons of year-to-year performance, trends, and updates from the Company’s most recent 10-K filing. Discussion and analysis of our 2025 fiscal year, as well as the year-to-year comparison between fiscal years 2025 and 2024, are included in Part II, Item 7. “Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, filed with the SEC on February 24, 2026.

Forward-Looking Statements

This report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts and may include statements concerning, among other things, the anticipated economic and business environment in our service area and elsewhere, credit quality and other financial and business matters in future periods, our future results of operations and financial position, our business strategy and plans and our objectives and future operations. Words such as “believes,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “targeted,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements but are not the exclusive means of identifying such statements. We also may make forward-looking statements in our other documents filed with or furnished to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). In addition, our senior management may provide forward-looking statements orally to analysts, investors, representatives of the media and others. Given these risks and uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statement as a prediction of our actual results.

Our forward-looking statements are based on numerous assumptions, any of which could prove to be inaccurate, and actual results may differ materially from those projected due to global economic conditions and a variety of risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to: (1) Our business is sensitive to regional business and economic conditions, in particular those of Hawaiʻi, Guam and other Pacific Islands; (2) Our loan portfolio is largely secured by real estate, and a downturn in the real estate market may adversely affect our results of operations; (3) Significant changes to the size, structure, powers and operations of the federal government, the effects of any prolonged shutdown of the federal government, changes to U.S. economic policies, and uncertainties regarding the potential for these changes may cause economic disruptions that could, in turn, adversely impact our business, results of operations and financial condition; (4) A sustained period of high inflation could pose a risk to local economies and the financial performance of the Bank; (5) Climate change and the governmental responses to it could have a material adverse impact on the Bank and its customers; (6) Disruptions, instability and failures in the banking industry may negatively impact us; (7) Any reduction in defense spending by the federal government in the state of Hawaiʻi could adversely impact the economy in Hawaiʻi and the Pacific Islands; (8) Changes in interest rates could adversely impact our results of operations and capital; (9) Our allowance for credit losses may prove to be insufficient to absorb losses or appropriately reflect, at any given time, the inherent risk of loss in our loan portfolio; (10) Consumer protection initiatives and court decisions related to the foreclosure process affect our remedies as a creditor; (11) Changes in the capital markets could materially affect the level of assets under management and the demand for our other fee-based services; (12) The Parent’s liquidity is dependent on dividends from the Bank; (13) There can be no assurance that the Parent will continue to declare cash dividends; (14) Fiscal and monetary policy changes may significantly impact our profitability and liquidity; (15) Legislation and regulatory initiatives affecting the financial services industry, including new interpretations, restrictions and requirements, could detrimentally affect the Company’s business; (16) Changes in income tax laws and interpretations, or in accounting standards, could materially affect our financial condition or results of operations; (17) A failure in or breach of our operational systems, information systems, or infrastructure, or those of our third-party vendors and other service providers, may result in financial losses, loss of customers, or damage to our reputation; (18) An interruption or breach in security of our information systems or those related to merchants and third-party vendors, including as a result of cyber-attacks, could disrupt our business, result in the disclosure or misuse of confidential or proprietary information, damage our reputation, or result in financial losses; (19) Our mortgage banking income may experience significant volatility; (20) Our mortgage loan servicing business may be impacted if we do not meet our obligations, or if servicing standards change; (21) Risks related to representation and warranty provisions may impact our mortgage loan servicing business; (22) Risks relating to residential mortgage loan servicing activities may adversely affect our results; (23) The requirement to record certain assets and liabilities at fair value may adversely affect our financial results (24) Natural disasters and adverse weather in Hawaiʻi and the Pacific Islands may negatively affect real estate property values and our operations (25) Competition may adversely affect our business; (26) Our future performance will depend on our ability to respond timely to technological change; (27) The development and use of AI present risks and challenges that may adversely impact our business; (28) Negative public opinion could damage our reputation and adversely impact our earnings and liquidity (29) We are subject to certain litigation, and our expenses related to this litigation may adversely affect our results; (30) Our performance depends on attracting and retaining key employees and skilled personnel to operate our business

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effectively; (31) The soundness of other financial institutions may adversely impact our financial condition or results of operations; and (32) We have experienced increases in FDIC insurance assessments.

The risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from our historical experience and our expectations and projections include but are not limited to those described in Item 1A. “Risk Factors,” Item 7. “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” and elsewhere in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and in subsequent SEC filings. Further, any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as otherwise may be required by the federal securities laws.

Investor Announcements

Investors and others should note that the Company intends to announce financial and other information to the Company’s investors using the Company’s investor relations website at https://ir.boh.com, social media channels, press releases, and public conference calls and webcasts, all for purposes of complying with the Company’s disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Accordingly, investors should monitor these channels, as information is updated, and new information is posted.

Critical Accounting Estimates

Our Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements were prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and follow general practices within the industries in which we operate. Application of GAAP requires us to make estimates that affect the amounts reported in the Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes. Most accounting estimates are not considered by management to be critical accounting estimates. Critical accounting estimates are those estimates made in accordance with GAAP that involve a significant level of estimation uncertainty and have had or are reasonably likely to have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations. In determining which accounting estimates are critical accounting estimates, we consider, among other things, whether the application of GAAP requires management to make difficult, subjective, and complex judgments about matters that are inherently uncertain and whether it is likely that materially different results would be reported under different conditions or different assumptions. The accounting estimates that we believe are most critical in preparing our Consolidated Financial Statements are presented in the section titled “Critical Accounting Estimates” in Item 7. “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025. There have been no significant changes in the Company’s application of critical accounting estimates since December 31, 2025.

Overview

We are a regional financial services company serving businesses, consumers, and governments in Hawai‘i, Guam, and other Pacific Islands. Our principal operating subsidiary, the Bank, was founded in 1897.

Our business strategy is to use our unique market knowledge, prudent management discipline and brand strength to deliver exceptional value to our stakeholders. Our business plan is balanced between growth and risk management while maintaining flexibility to adjust to economic changes. We will continue to focus on providing customers with best-in-class service and an innovative mix of products and services. We will also remain focused on delivering strong financial results while maintaining prudent risk and capital management strategies and affirming our commitment to support our local communities.

Hawai‘i Economy

Hawai‘i’s near-term economic outlook has weakened due to the Iran war's impact on oil prices, which is expected to raise inflation, increase travel costs, and slow growth in key visitor source markets. Jet fuel prices have roughly doubled recently, resulting in significant transpacific airfare increases and prompting some airline capacity reductions. Japanese travel demand remains constrained by the historically weak yen. Despite these challenges, total visitor arrivals are projected to increase modestly in 2026, although growth is expected to slow in 2027. Hawai‘i’s labor market remains stable but stagnant. Statewide payroll growth was flat through the second quarter of 2026 and there was a slight contraction in the labor force. Construction continues to be a bright spot, supported by federal projects, Maui wildfire rebuilding efforts, and development of the New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District. The real estate market remains soft, with slow resale activity and declining condominium prices.

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For the first six months of 2026, the median price of single-family home sales on Oahu increased by 2.6% while the median price of condominiums increased by 1.5% compared to the same period in 2025. The volume of single-family homes sales on Oahu increased 3.9% and condominium sales decreased 2.3% compared to the same period in 2025. Inventory of single-family homes and condominiums on Oahu was 3.2 months and 7.0 months, respectively, for the second quarter of 2026.

Earnings Summary

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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following MD&A is intended to help the reader understand the Company and its operations and is focused on our fiscal 2025 and 2024 financial results, including comparisons of year-to-year performance between these years. Discussion and analysis of our 2023 fiscal year, as well as the year-to-year comparison between fiscal 2024 and 2023, are included in Part II, Item 7. “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, filed with the SEC on March 4, 2025.

Forward-Looking Statements

This report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts and may include statements concerning, among other things, the anticipated economic and business environment in our service area and elsewhere, credit quality and other financial and business matters in future periods, our future results of operations and financial position, our business strategy and plans and our objectives and future operations. Words such as “believes,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “targeted,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements but are not the exclusive means of identifying such statements. We also may make forward-looking statements in our other documents filed with or furnished to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). In addition, our senior management may provide forward-looking statements orally to analysts, investors, representatives of the media and others. Given these risks and uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statement as a prediction of our actual results.

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Our forward-looking statements are based on numerous assumptions, any of which could prove to be inaccurate, and actual results may differ materially from those projected because of a variety of risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to: (1) Our business is sensitive to regional business and economic conditions, in particular those of Hawaiʻi, Guam and other Pacific Islands; (2) Our loan portfolio is largely secured by real estate, and a downturn in the real estate market may adversely affect our results of operations; (3) Significant changes to the size, structure, powers and operations of the federal government, the effects of any prolonged shutdown of the federal government, changes to U.S. economic policies, and uncertainties regarding the potential for these changes may cause economic disruptions that could, in turn, adversely impact our business, results of operations and financial condition; (4) A sustained period of high inflation could pose a risk to local economies and the financial performance of the Bank; (5) Climate change and the governmental responses to it could have a material adverse impact on the Bank and its customers; (6) Disruptions, instability and failures in the banking industry may negatively impact us; (7) Any reduction in defense spending by the federal government in the state of Hawaiʻi could adversely impact the economy in Hawaiʻi and the Pacific Islands; (8) Changes in interest rates could adversely impact our results of operations and capital; (9) Our allowance for credit losses may prove to be insufficient to absorb losses or appropriately reflect, at any given time, the inherent risk of loss in our loan portfolio; (10) Consumer protection initiatives and court decisions related to the foreclosure process affect our remedies as a creditor; (11) Changes in the capital markets could materially affect the level of assets under management and the demand for our other fee-based services; (12) The Parent’s liquidity is dependent on dividends from the Bank; (13) There can be no assurance that the Parent will continue to declare cash dividends; (14) Fiscal and monetary policy changes may significantly impact our profitability and liquidity; (15) Legislation and regulatory initiatives affecting the financial services industry, including new interpretations, restrictions and requirements, could detrimentally affect the Company’s business; (16) Changes in income tax laws and interpretations, or in accounting standards, could materially affect our financial condition or results of operations; (17) A failure in or breach of our operational systems, information systems, or infrastructure, or those of our third-party vendors and other service providers, may result in financial losses, loss of customers, or damage to our reputation; (18) An interruption or breach in security of our information systems or those related to merchants and third-party vendors, including as a result of cyber-attacks, could disrupt our business, result in the disclosure or misuse of confidential or proprietary information, damage our reputation, or result in financial losses; (19) Our mortgage banking income may experience significant volatility; (20) Our mortgage loan servicing business may be impacted if we do not meet our obligations, or if servicing standards change; (21) Risks related to representation and warranty provisions may impact our mortgage loan servicing business; (22) Risks relating to residential mortgage loan servicing activities may adversely affect our results; (23) The requirement to record certain assets and liabilities at fair value may adversely affect our financial results (24) Natural disasters and adverse weather in Hawaiʻi and the Pacific Islands may negatively affect real estate property values and our operations (25) Competition may adversely affect our business; (26) Our future performance will depend on our ability to respond timely to technological change; (27) The development and use of AI present risks and challenges that may adversely impact our business; (28) Negative public opinion could damage our reputation and adversely impact our earnings and liquidity (29) We are subject to certain litigation, and our expenses related to this litigation may adversely affect our results; (30) Our performance depends on attracting and retaining key employees and skilled personnel to operate our business effectively; (31) The soundness of other financial institutions may adversely impact our financial condition or results of operations; and (32) We have experienced increases in FDIC insurance assessments.

The risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from our historical experience and our expectations and projections include but are not limited to those described in Item 1A. “Risk Factors,” Item 7. “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” and elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K and in subsequent SEC filings. Further, any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as otherwise may be required by the federal securities laws.

Critical Accounting Estimates

Our Consolidated Financial Statements were prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and follow general practices within the industries in which we operate. The most significant accounting policies we follow are presented in Note 1 in Item 8. “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.” Application of GAAP requires us to make estimates that affect the amounts reported in the Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes. Most accounting estimates are not considered by management to be critical accounting estimates. Critical accounting estimates are those estimates made in accordance with GAAP that involve a significant level of estimation uncertainty and have had or are reasonably likely to have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations. In determining which accounting estimates are critical accounting estimates we consider, among other things, whether the

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application of GAAP requires management to make difficult, subjective, and complex judgments about matters that are inherently uncertain and whether it is likely that materially different amounts would be reported under different conditions or using different assumptions. The accounting estimates that we believe to be most critical in preparing our Consolidated Financial Statements are those that are related to the determination of the reserve for credit losses, fair value estimates, and income taxes. Additional information is presented in Note 1 in Item 8. “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.”

Reserve for Credit Losses

A consequence of lending activities is that we may incur credit losses. The amount of such losses will vary depending upon the risk characteristics of the loan and lease portfolio as affected by economic conditions.

The reserve for credit losses consists of the allowance for credit losses (the “Allowance”) and the reserve for unfunded commitments (the “Unfunded Reserve”). Accounting estimates related to the reserve for credit losses are considered to be critical as these estimates involve considerable subjective judgment and estimation by management. These estimates are in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 326 (“ASC 326”) Financial Instruments - Credit Losses. In the case of loans and leases, the Allowance is a contra-asset valuation account, calculated in accordance with ASC 326, that is deducted from the amortized cost basis of loans and leases to present the net amount expected to be collected. In the case of off-balance-sheet credit exposures, the Unfunded Reserve is a liability account, calculated in accordance with ASC 326, reported as a component of other liabilities in our consolidated statements of condition.

The estimate of expected credit losses is based on relevant information about past events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the collectability of the reported amounts. Historical loss experience is generally the starting point for estimating expected credit losses. We then consider whether the historical loss experience should be adjusted for asset-specific risk characteristics or current conditions at the reporting date that did not exist over the period from which historical experience was used. These adjustments can include accounting for new or discontinued products, changes in our portfolio composition, delinquency trends, and with forecasted economic conditions including but not limited to unemployment, real estate market conditions (e.g. prices, sales activity and inventory), visitor arrivals, and the uncertainty of other events (local, national and global). The Unfunded Reserve represents the expected credit losses on off-balance sheet commitments such as unfunded commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit. The Unfunded Reserve is determined by estimating future draws and applying the expected loss rates on those draws. However, a liability is not recognized for commitments unconditionally cancelable by the Company.

The historical loss experience for the commercial portfolio segment is primarily determined by using a Cohort method. This method pools loans and leases into groups (“cohorts”) sharing similar risk characteristics based on product and risk ratings, and tracks each cohort’s historical net charge-offs to calculate a historical loss rate. The historical loss rates for each cohort are then averaged to calculate an overall historical loss rate which is applied to current loan balances to arrive at the quantitative baseline

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