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Hingham Institution for Savings reports developments for a Massachusetts-chartered savings bank focused on commercial and residential real estate mortgage lending and deposit relationships. News commonly covers quarterly and annual earnings, loan origination activity, retail and commercial deposits, wholesale funding, credit metrics, book value, and the bank’s balance-sheet position.
Company updates also address capital allocation through regular and special dividends and potential share repurchases, as well as the bank’s participation in the Massachusetts Depositors Insurance Fund. Hingham’s public commentary may discuss real estate collateral, commercial real estate credit, and interpretations of its securities filings.
HINGHAM INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS (NASDAQ:HIFS) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.47 per share, marking a 4% increase from the previous $0.45. The dividend will be paid on January 13, 2021 to stockholders of record as of January 4, 2021. Additionally, a special dividend of $0.70 per share will also be paid on the same date. This marks the 108th consecutive quarterly dividend for the Bank, with regular increases seen over the last twenty-five years and special dividends declared in each of the last twenty-six years.
HINGHAM INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS (NASDAQ: HIFS) reported robust third-quarter results for 2020. Net income surged to $15.21 million ($7.12 per share) from $9.03 million ($4.23 per share) year-over-year. The annualized return on average equity increased to 22.23%, up from 15.33% in 2019, while core net income rose 41% to $12.39 million. Total assets reached $2.72 billion, a 10% increase from the previous year. The bank's net interest margin improved to 3.46%, along with a notable 37% growth in non-interest bearing deposits. These figures reflect strong operational performance amid economic uncertainties.
The Hingham Institution for Savings (NASDAQ:HIFS) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.45 per share, marking a 5% increase from the previous dividend of $0.43. The dividend will be paid on October 14, 2020, to stockholders of record as of October 5, 2020. This announcement highlights the Bank's strong returns on equity and commitment to returning capital to shareholders, evidenced by its 107th consecutive quarterly dividend and a history of increasing dividends over the past twenty-five years.
HINGHAM INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS (NASDAQ: HIFS) reported strong second-quarter 2020 results, with net income rising to $16.34 million ($7.65 per share) compared to $8.71 million ($4.08 per share) in Q2 2019. The annualized return on average equity jumped to 25.28% from 15.32% year-over-year, and core net income increased by 41% to $10.94 million. Total assets surged 10% to $2.72 billion, with loans increasing 14% to $2.38 billion. The Bank also reported a robust efficiency ratio of 25.28%, reflecting improved operational performance amidst economic uncertainty.
Hingham Institution for Savings (NASDAQ:HIFS) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.43 per share, marking a 2% increase from last quarter's $0.42. The dividend will be paid on July 15, 2020, to stockholders of record as of July 6, 2020. CEO Robert H. Gaughen, Jr. emphasized the bank's focus on capital allocation, defensive underwriting, and cost control amidst uncertain economic conditions. HIFS has consistently increased dividends for over 25 years and aims to return capital to shareholders through regular and special dividends.