Hawaiian Electric Industries (HEI) reported a strong first quarter in 2021, with consolidated net income of $64.4 million, or $0.59 per share, compared to $33.4 million, or $0.31 per share, in the first quarter of 2020. The utility and bank sectors showed improved earnings due to Hawaii's recovering economy. Hawaiian Electric's net income was $43.4 million, while American Savings Bank's net income was $29.6 million.
HEI reported Q1 2021 net income of $64.4 million, with EPS of $0.59, compared to $33.4 million and EPS of $0.31 in Q1 2020.
Hawaiian Electric's net income increased to $43.4 million, driven by lower expenses and higher revenues from rate adjustment mechanisms.
American Savings Bank's net income rose to $29.6 million, primarily due to a release of $8.4 million in provision for credit losses.
Total loans at American Savings Bank were $5.3 billion, while total deposits increased to $7.7 billion.
HEI will conduct a webcast and conference call to review its consolidated results and 2021 earnings guidance and outlook on Friday, May 7, 2021.
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