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Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc

HENYSE

SectorUtilities

IndustryUtilities - Regulated Electric

Beta (adjusted)0.67

Intrinsic Value $13.95median of 4 methods · middle span $14-$14based on filings through 30 Jun 2026

Market Price $8.93Price as of 1 Oct 2026

Significantly undervaluedIntrinsic value is 56% above the market price

−50% · IV below pricenear fair value ±15%IV above price · +50%

marker beyond scale (+56%)

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Market Cap $1.5B

Enterprise Value $3.6B

Shares Outstanding 173.5M diluted

Moat Rating Narrow

Next Earnings Date9 Nov 2026

Last ex-dividend17 Aug 2023

All prices and values are periodic snapshots, not live quotes. Source dates are shown for reference.

Thesis

Street consensus, scenarios, merits, risks, and invalidation triggers

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Thesis Summary

Hawaiian Electric Industries (HE) is transitioning into a pure-play utility following the divestiture of American Savings Bank. While the resolution of the global Maui wildfire tort settlement significantly reduces bankruptcy risk and has led to credit rating upgrades, 2026 remains a transitional year. Elevated wildfire mitigation spending, high insurance premiums, and storm response costs continue to pressure near-term earnings. A return to normalized profitability depends heavily on the successful execution of the proposed 2027 rate rebasing. At current levels, the stock is trading near its consensus analyst price target, reflecting a balanced risk/reward profile.

This section is the 12-month view: analyst targets and the probability-weighted scenarios built from them. The intrinsic value at the top of this page answers a different question: what the business is worth today.

Street view · analyst 12-month targets3 analysts · as of 18 Aug 2026

Low · most bearish analyst$11.75

Mean target$11.92

High · most bullish analyst$12.00

Our research · scenarios, merits, risks, and invalidation triggersResearch as of 18 Sep 2026

Scenarios · 12-month scenario targetsAnchored at research date

Bear CaseDownside scenario

$11.75

The bear case is triggered by further severe weather events, rising wildfire mitigation costs, or regulatory delays in the 2027 rate rebasing process. If the PUC rejects or substantially scales back the proposed rate increases, HE will struggle to cover its high interest expenses and settlement obligations from core earnings. This would necessitate aggressive dilution through the at-the-market equity program or additional high-cost debt issuance, further delaying dividend resumption and depressing the stock price.

Base CaseCentral scenario

$11.92

Matches the consensus mean

The base case assumes Hawaiian Electric steadily navigates its transitional year in 2026, maintaining adequate liquidity to fund its wildfire settlement installments. O&M expenses will remain elevated due to safety investments and insurance premiums, keeping 2026 earnings constrained. The proposed rate rebasing is expected to be implemented in 2027, leading to a gradual recovery in net margins and a slow path toward restoring the dividend over the next three to four years.

Bull CaseUpside scenario

$12.00

The bull case centers on a faster-than-expected recovery in utility profitability driven by constructive regulatory outcomes. If the Hawaii Public Utility Commission approves the proposed 5.3% consolidated rate increase for 2027 ahead of schedule or with highly favorable terms, it would offset elevated O&M and insurance costs. Additionally, rapid execution of grid hardening and the Waiau Generating Station repowering project could expand the rate base faster than projected, driving a re-rating toward standard utility valuation multiples.

Scenarios are anchored to street consensus at the research date, with our probabilities and rationale.

Key Investment Merits

Diminished bankruptcy risk following the finalization of the global Maui wildfire tort settlement.
Credit rating upgrades from major agencies (Moody's upgraded the utility to Ba1 and the holding company to Ba2 in early 2026) improving capital access.
Simplified corporate structure as a pure-play utility following the divestiture of American Savings Bank.

Key Investment Risks

Elevated operating and maintenance (O&M) costs, particularly wildfire mitigation and insurance premiums, outpacing inflation.
Potential shareholder dilution from the active use of the $250 million at-the-market equity program to fund settlement installments.
Regulatory risk associated with the approval and timing of the proposed 2027 rate rebasing.

Thesis Invalidation Triggers

Rejection or material reduction of the proposed 5.3% consolidated rate increase by the Hawaii Public Utility Commission.
Occurrence of another major wildfire or severe weather event causing significant grid damage or liability.
Inability to access credit markets or liquidity facilities at reasonable rates to fund upcoming settlement installments.

All scenarios are estimates and subject to change. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

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