Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. - HE STOCK NEWS

On November 3, 2020, Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. (HE) announced its quarterly cash dividend of $0.33 per share, payable on December 10, 2020, to shareholders of record by November 20, 2020. This maintains an uninterrupted dividend payout since 1901, translating to an annual rate of $1.32 per share. At a share price of $34.45, the dividend yield stands at 3.8%.

HEI serves approximately 95% of Hawaii's population and aims to support Hawaii's clean energy goals.

American Savings Bank reported a net income of $12.2 million for Q3 2020, down from $14.0 million in Q2 2020 and $22.9 million in Q3 2019. The net interest income rose to $57.3 million but was below the $62.1 million of the previous year. The provision for credit losses reached $14.0 million, including $12.3 million for pandemic-related reserves. Total loans increased by 7.3% YoY to $5.5 billion, and total deposits rose 12.2% to $7.0 billion.

Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. (HE) will release its third quarter 2020 financial results on November 6, 2020. American Savings Bank, a subsidiary of HE, will announce its results on October 30, 2020. A webcast and teleconference call for HE's consolidated earnings, guidance, and regulatory matters is scheduled for November 6 at 11:15 a.m. Hawaii time. The call can be accessed via phone or HE's website. HEI, serving 95% of Hawaii's population, is focused on advancing the state's clean energy goals through its non-regulated subsidiary, Pacific Current.

On September 16, 2020, Hawaiian Electric submitted eight contracts for grid-scale renewable energy and storage projects in O'ahu and Maui to the Public Utilities Commission for approval. This initiative represents the largest renewable energy procurement in Hawaii's history, aiming to reduce monthly electric bills by approximately $1. The planned projects will support the retirement of the state's only coal plant and the Kahului oil-fired plant. If completed as scheduled, these projects are expected to add 9% to Hawaii's renewable energy portfolio by reaching a total of 30% by year-end.

Hawaiian Electric Industries reported Q2 2020 net income of $48.9 million, up from $42.5 million year-over-year, with EPS increasing to $0.45. Hawaiian Electric Company net income reached $42.3 million, driven by lower operational expenses and increased revenue from rate adjustments. American Savings Bank's net income fell to $14.0 million due to lower asset yields and higher credit loss provisions linked to COVID-19. The company maintained a quarterly dividend of $0.33 per share, reflecting a 3.8% yield based on the closing share price of $34.93.

On August 4, 2020, the Board of Directors of Hawaiian Electric Industries (HEI) announced the maintenance of its quarterly cash dividend at $0.33 per share, payable on September 10, 2020. Shareholders of record will be noted as of the close of business on August 21, 2020, with an ex-dividend date of August 20, 2020. This aligns with HEI's long-standing practice of uninterrupted dividend payments since 1901, translating to an annual dividend rate of $1.32, providing a dividend yield of 3.7% based on the closing share price of $35.62 on August 4, 2020.

American Savings Bank reported a net income of $14.0 million for Q2 2020, down from $15.8 million in Q1 2020 and $17.0 million in Q2 2019. The decrease is attributed to lower lending margins and higher provisions for potential credit losses, totaling $15.1 million due to COVID-19 reserves. Net interest income fell to $56.7 million, with a net interest margin of 3.21%. Total loans grew by 6.45% to $5.5 billion, while deposits rose 12.1% to $7.0 billion. The bank did not pay dividends to HEI to support community lending.

Hawaiian Electric Industries (HE) will announce its second quarter 2020 financial results on August 6, 2020. American Savings Bank, a subsidiary of HEI, will report its results on July 30, 2020. A webcast and teleconference will be held on August 6 at 10:15 a.m. Hawaii time to discuss consolidated earnings and provide guidance for 2020. HE supplies power to 95% of Hawaii's population and offers banking services through American. Investors are encouraged to monitor the company's website for further updates and disclosures.