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CPF

Central Pacific Financial Corp.

FinancialsRegional Banks$1.0B

Oct29Thu

Pre-Earnings Brief

UpcomingQ2-2026Pre-Market9:00 AM EDT

Company Snapshot

Central Pacific Financial Corp. (CPF) is a regional bank focused on providing financial services to individuals and businesses in Hawaii....

Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

EPS is a key indicator of the company's profitability and can influence investor sentiment.

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Loan Growth

Loan growth reflects the bank's ability to lend and generate interest income, which is crucial for financial performance.

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CPF Q2-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Central Pacific Financial Corp. (CPF) is a regional bank focused on providing financial services to individuals and businesses in Hawaii. As a player in the financial sector, its performance can be influenced by local economic conditions, interest rates, and consumer spending trends.

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

75%

Avg EPS Surprise

+7.41%

Avg Stock Reaction

-2.09%

Last Quarter Recap

In Q1-2026, CPF reported an EPS of $0.78, beating estimates by 5.83%. Despite this positive surprise, the stock saw a slight decline the following day.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Investors are cautiously optimistic about CPF's upcoming earnings report, especially given its recent EPS surprises. However, the lack of analyst estimates adds uncertainty to expectations.

Bull Case

If CPF continues to show strong loan growth and maintains a healthy net interest margin, it could lead to further earnings surprises and positive stock performance.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the bank faces challenges in loan growth or if interest rates negatively impact its margins, it could disappoint investors and lead to a stock decline.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What is the expected loan growth rate for the upcoming quarter?

Loan growth is critical for CPF's revenue generation, and any significant changes could impact future earnings.

How has the net interest margin changed compared to the previous quarter?

Net interest margin directly affects profitability, and any decline could raise concerns among investors.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may be underestimating CPF's ability to leverage local economic conditions for loan growth, which could lead to better-than-expected earnings.

Supporting Evidence

The bank has a strong track record of beating EPS estimates, with a 75% success rate over the last eight quarters.

Options pricing indicates a significant move, suggesting that the market may be overly cautious or reactive.

Recent economic indicators in Hawaii show signs of growth, which could positively impact CPF's loan demand.

Key Risk

If loan growth exceeds expectations, it could significantly alter investor sentiment and consensus views.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

This quarter's performance hinges on CPF's ability to grow loans and maintain profitability through its net interest margin.

Bull Confirmed If

Loan growth of +10% year-over-year or better, with net interest margin holding steady at 3.5% or higher.

Bear Confirmed If

Loan growth below 2% year-over-year, or a net interest margin decline below 3.0%.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±22.41%

Historical Avg

±2.6%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant potential move for CPF's stock, indicating heightened uncertainty or anticipation around the earnings report.

Options are pricing ±22.4% while CPF has averaged ±2.6% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

30d HV

21.7%

Calls (19K)P/C Ratio: 0.20Puts (0)

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If CPF beats expectations, history suggests a potential stock increase of around 1.0% on the day, confirming strong operational performance.

In-Line / Cautious

A cautious inline report could lead to muted stock movement, as investors weigh management's commentary on future growth.

Miss

If CPF misses expectations, history suggests a potential decline of around 3.6% on the day, reflecting investor disappointment.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on loan growth trends and specific sectors driving demand.
2Management's outlook on interest rates and their impact on net interest margin.
3Insights into credit quality and any changes in loan loss provisions.
4Discussion on competitive positioning within the regional banking landscape.
5Any strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing customer engagement or service offerings.

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Company Snapshot

Central Pacific Financial Corp. (CPF) is a regional bank focused on providing financial services to individuals and businesses in Hawaii....

Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

EPS is a key indicator of the company's profitability and can influence investor sentiment.

N/A

Loan Growth

Loan growth reflects the bank's ability to lend and generate interest income, which is crucial for financial performance.

N/A

1 more metrics, Wall Street expectations, options signals, track record, and call prep available with Pro.

CPF Q2-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

75%

Avg EPS Surprise

+7.41%

Avg Stock Reaction

-2.09%

Last Quarter Recap

In Q1-2026, CPF reported an EPS of $0.78, beating estimates by 5.83%. Despite this positive surprise, the stock saw a slight decline the following day.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Investors are cautiously optimistic about CPF's upcoming earnings report, especially given its recent EPS surprises. However, the lack of analyst estimates adds uncertainty to expectations.

Bull Case

If CPF continues to show strong loan growth and maintains a healthy net interest margin, it could lead to further earnings surprises and positive stock performance.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the bank faces challenges in loan growth or if interest rates negatively impact its margins, it could disappoint investors and lead to a stock decline.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What is the expected loan growth rate for the upcoming quarter?

Loan growth is critical for CPF's revenue generation, and any significant changes could impact future earnings.

How has the net interest margin changed compared to the previous quarter?

Net interest margin directly affects profitability, and any decline could raise concerns among investors.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may be underestimating CPF's ability to leverage local economic conditions for loan growth, which could lead to better-than-expected earnings.

Supporting Evidence

The bank has a strong track record of beating EPS estimates, with a 75% success rate over the last eight quarters.

Options pricing indicates a significant move, suggesting that the market may be overly cautious or reactive.

Recent economic indicators in Hawaii show signs of growth, which could positively impact CPF's loan demand.

Key Risk

If loan growth exceeds expectations, it could significantly alter investor sentiment and consensus views.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

This quarter's performance hinges on CPF's ability to grow loans and maintain profitability through its net interest margin.

Bull Confirmed If

Loan growth of +10% year-over-year or better, with net interest margin holding steady at 3.5% or higher.

Bear Confirmed If

Loan growth below 2% year-over-year, or a net interest margin decline below 3.0%.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±22.41%

Historical Avg

±2.6%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant potential move for CPF's stock, indicating heightened uncertainty or anticipation around the earnings report.

Options are pricing ±22.4% while CPF has averaged ±2.6% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

30d HV

21.7%

Calls (19K)P/C Ratio: 0.20Puts (0)

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If CPF beats expectations, history suggests a potential stock increase of around 1.0% on the day, confirming strong operational performance.

In-Line / Cautious

A cautious inline report could lead to muted stock movement, as investors weigh management's commentary on future growth.

Miss

If CPF misses expectations, history suggests a potential decline of around 3.6% on the day, reflecting investor disappointment.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on loan growth trends and specific sectors driving demand.
2Management's outlook on interest rates and their impact on net interest margin.
3Insights into credit quality and any changes in loan loss provisions.
4Discussion on competitive positioning within the regional banking landscape.
5Any strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing customer engagement or service offerings.