NYSE:HE News 9 December 2025 - 12 January 2026

Hawaiian Electric Industries shares surged 8.1% Friday, closing at $14.77 after trading between $13.64 and $15.05 on heavy volume. The move followed a weaker U.S. jobs report and falling Treasury yields, which lifted utilities broadly. The Hawaii Supreme Court will hear a key case involving the company and insurers on Jan. 27. Hawaiian Electric recently agreed to a $47.75 million shareholder settlement over wildfire-related claims.

Hawaiian Electric Industries shares rose about 9% to $14.91 in New York midday trading Friday after news of a preliminary $47.75 million shareholder settlement over wildfire disclosures. BlackRock disclosed a 16.1% stake as of Dec. 31. The company’s gain outpaced major utility peers. A key Hawai‘i Supreme Court hearing in a related case is set for Jan. 27.

Hawaiian Electric Industries shares closed Monday up 3.2% at $12.51, with short interest rising to about 14.05 million shares, or 8% of the float, as of Dec. 15. Investors are watching legal dates tied to Maui wildfire settlements, with the first major payments not expected before early 2026. The stock traded between $12.15 and $12.73 on volume of 4.4 million shares.

Hawaiian Electric Industries shares fell about 4% to $11.66 on Dec. 19 as investors reacted to delays in Maui wildfire settlement payments, now pushed into 2026 amid ongoing court challenges. Jefferies maintained a Hold rating, citing progress but warning that cash outflows depend on unresolved litigation steps. HEI’s settlement obligation stands at $1.99 billion pre-tax.