Hingham: How a 190-Year-Old Provincial Bank Becomes a Hidden Growth Bet

A 190-year-old "provincial bank" from New England that has turned a $1,000 investment into over $100,000 at times since the 1990s – now facing a pivotal moment after a brutal interest rate shock. Rising profits, expanding net interest margins, stock buybacks exceeding $20 million, and a returning special dividend make Hingham an exciting niche growth bet in the U.S. banking sector. One of America’s oldest banks as a potential growth rocket? Founded in 1834 in New England, Hingham Institution for Savings appears outwardly like a provincial...