Hingham Institution for S... (HIFS)

Hingham Institution for Savings is one of my favorite financial institutions, defined by outstanding asset quality and a dedication to risk management. The bank has historically outperformed industry ...

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Hingham Institution for Savings (HIFS) has struggled to grow its deposit base, resulting in added risk and a 10% short interest in its shares. HIFS has seen consistent growth in book value and dividen...

Hingham's dual growth strategy focuses on expanding deposits and loans in existing, affluent markets, leveraging specialized services to enhance profitability and mitigate expansion risks. Hingham's l...

Hingham Institution for Savings shares have fallen over the past year thanks to a sharp decrease in the firm's net interest margin. The bank's earnings will be way down in 2023, and some investors are...

Hingham shares rallied nicely to end 2022, and as such, I'm dialing back my enthusiasm a bit for the time being. The bank has a tremendous management team and superior business model, however, it is n...

2022 wasn't a banner year for most investors. Major American equity markets fell into bear market territory.

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Hingham shares have moved a surprising 43% off their 52-week highs. The bank has reported seemingly poor 2022 earnings, but things aren't nearly so bad under the surface.

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