Form 4: Bank of Hawaii Director Sells 5,000 Shares

Sentiment:

Insider Transaction Report


Bank of Hawaii Corp. Director Robert W. Wo Jr. reported the sale of 5,000 common shares from a trust.

Summary

  • Director Robert W. Wo Jr. of Bank of Hawaii Corp. (BOH) reported the sale of 5,000 shares of common stock.
  • The transaction occurred on February 6, 2026, at a weighted average sale price of $78.57 per share, with prices ranging from $78.54 to $78.68.
  • The shares were held by the Robert Ching Wo Trust 1985, where Mr. Wo is a co-trustee and one of five beneficiaries.
  • Following the reported transaction, Mr. Wo's direct beneficial ownership of common stock is 44,635 shares.
  • Indirect beneficial ownership includes 8,373 shares via an Irrevocable Trust, 1,800 shares owned by his wife, and 1,000 shares owned by his wife's trust.
  • Additionally, Mr. Wo holds 34,906 derivative securities under the Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan BOHC Fund.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: StockSavvy.ai views this as a neutral event. While a director selling shares can be seen as slightly negative, the transaction is from a trust and represents a relatively small portion of the director's overall beneficial ownership, suggesting it may be for personal liquidity or portfolio rebalancing rather than a lack of confidence.

Negatives

  • A director's sale of shares, even from a trust, can sometimes be perceived by the market as a slight negative signal regarding future company prospects or valuation.

Future Outlook

This filing does not contain any forward-looking statements or guidance regarding the company's future performance.

Industry Context

StockSavvy.ai notes that insider transactions, such as this director's sale, are routinely monitored by investors for insights into management's confidence. While this specific transaction is for a relatively small portion of the director's total holdings, it occurs within the broader context of regional banking sector performance and interest rate expectations.

Related Party Transactions

  • The sale of 5,000 shares was executed from the Robert Ching Wo Trust 1985, where the reporting person is a co-trustee and beneficiary.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders may interpret the director's sale as a minor signal, potentially leading to slight caution, though the impact is likely limited given the transaction's size relative to the company's market capitalization and the director's remaining holdings.

Key Dates

DateDescription
02/06/2026Date of common stock transaction (sale).
02/09/2026Date the Form 4 was filed with the SEC.

Recommendation

hold

Based solely on this Form 4 filing, which reports a director's sale of 5,000 shares from a trust, there is insufficient information to warrant a strong buy or sell recommendation. The transaction is not exceptionally large relative to the company's size or the director's total holdings, suggesting it may be a routine portfolio adjustment. Investors should 'hold' and monitor for further insider activity or company-specific news before making significant investment decisions.

Keywords

Bank of Hawaii, BOH, Insider Trading, Form 4, Director Sale, Common Stock, Equity Transaction

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