Central Pacific Financial Corp

CPF remains in a high-confidence Stage 2 uptrend with persistent higher highs and higher lows and a rising EMA regime. An active Lockout Rally signals institutional urgency and supports further upside despite extreme overbought conditions. The recent pullback into the rising 9-day and 20-day EMA zone offers a structurally favorable entry. We recommend Buy Now to participate in continued upside momentum under forced-participation dynamics.

• ↑Q1 net income up 20% YoY to $20.7M, EPS $0.78.
• ↑Declared $0.29 dividend and executed $10.5M share buybacks.
• ↓Negative growth and earnings revision trends suggest revenue headwinds.