Hingham Institution for Savings announced unaudited consolidated earnings results for the fourth quarter and the year ended December 31, 2017. For the fourth quarter, the company reported total interest and dividend income of $21,765,000 against $18,820,000 a year ago. Net interest income, after provision for loan losses was $16,198,000 against $15,057,000 a year ago. Income before income taxes was $11,695,000 against $10,701,000 a year ago. Net income was $6,691,000 against $6,287,000 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share were $3.06 against $2.92 a year ago. Return on assets was 1.18% against 1.27% a year ago. Return on average equity was 14.51 against 15.85 a year ago. For the twelve months, the company reported total interest and dividend income of $81,059,000 against $71,769,000 a year ago. Net interest income, after provision for loan losses was $62,293,000 against $57,249,000 a year ago. Income before income taxes was $44,127,000 against $39,769,000 a year ago. Net income was $25,757,000 against $23,423,000 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share were $11.81 against $10.89 a year ago. Return on assets was 1.21% against 1.22% a year ago. Return on average equity was 14.73 against 15.59 a year ago.