Huntington Bancshares Incorporated(HBANL)

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1-STAR RATING
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BUY for 95 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
+0.6%
LAST CLOSE
$25.19
09/04/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for HBANL

09/04/2026: HBANL (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

Huntington Bancshares is an established regional bank focused primarily on the Midwest, operating through a diversified mix of commercial, consumer, and wealth management services. The company has a solid reputation for customer loyalty, supported by its 'Fair Play' banking initiatives, and has successfully used M&A to grow its scale. Its primary growth story revolves around digital transformation and expanding its commercial footprint. However, investors face risks related to regional economic cycles, interest rate sensitivity, and intense competition from larger banks and fintech firms. Huntington is likely suited for income-focused and value-oriented investors who monitor the balance between loan growth and credit risk management.

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Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitHuntington is a mature regional bank with moderate growth prospects tied to economic cycles rather than rapid scaling.
Momentum investorMixed fitThe stock is generally dependent on broader financial sector sentiment and interest rate trends rather than unique momentum catalysts.
Value investorStrong fitThe stock often trades at valuations that appeal to value investors looking for steady dividends and solid book value support.
Dividend investorStrong fitThe company offers a reliable dividend yield consistent with established regional banking institutions.
Low-risk investorMixed fitWhile established, the stock is subject to industry-specific volatility and economic sensitivity.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMediumFinancial stocks are inherently sensitive to interest rate expectations and economic outlooks.
Valuation riskLowThe stock often trades in line with sector multiples, limiting extreme valuation risk.
Competition risk (banking)Medium / highIntense competition from national and digital banks pressures deposit pricing and loan margins.
Business qualityStrongHuntington possesses a long operating history and a stable, diversified deposit base.
Dividend incomeMediumDividends are generally stable but depend on earnings stability within the cyclical banking sector.
Execution riskMediumSuccess depends on the effective integration of past acquisitions and ongoing cost management.

Price Behavior

Flat / Range-Bound
PRICE PATH

Flat / Range-Bound

The stock price has been trading within a narrow range with minimal directional movement.

Very Smooth
PRICE STABILITY

Very Smooth

The stock has followed a highly orderly price path with minimal short-term disruption.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -0.38%
Avg. Invested days 79
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

HBANL receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid unit economics. The rating is constrained by soft analyst coverage, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

HBANL has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with solid financial health, solid growth momentum, and soft ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid earnings growth (+14.0%) and strong cash generation (FCF margin 18.2%) are partially offset by moderate revenue growth (+4.4%), very low insider ownership of 0.00%.

Financial Health Rating

HBANL's financial health is supported by strong cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation of $2.3B (18.2% of revenue). Liquidity is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

Free-cash-flow growth is HBANL's strongest growth driver at +36.2% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, earnings growth (+14.0%, solid) is also solid, while revenue growth (+4.4%, moderate) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

Institutional ownership is 30.8% and approximately 0.0% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership is only 0.00%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Thompson Investment Management LLC 0.00%
Thurston Springer Miller Herd & Titak Inc 0.00%
First Command Advisory Services, Inc. 0.00%
PNC Financial Services Group Inc 0.00%
Boyd Watterson Asset Management Llc 0.00%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

HBANL generates approximately $617 of gross profit, $215 of operating income, and $182 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Strong cash conversion and healthy margins support the rating, although capital efficiency remains below the highest tier.

Economic Dimensions

Effective Tax Rate: 17.08%

Quantitative Style Profile

HBANL has a Quality-Focused profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Small / Mid Cap Risk

Key Highlights

Company Size ETF
Market Capitalization 0 USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price -
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price -
Volume (30-day avg) 19.2K shares
Beta 0.94
52 Weeks Range 23.77 - 25.45
Updated Date 09/06/2026
52 Weeks Range 23.77 - 25.45
Updated Date 09/06/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 2.46%
Basic EPS (TTM) -

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Net Interest IncomeInterest earned on loans (commercial, auto, mortgage) minus interest paid on deposits.The primary way the bank makes money by borrowing at lower rates and lending at higher rates.
Non-Interest IncomeService fees, wealth management fees, and mortgage banking income.Revenue earned from banking services and customer fees, providing stability when interest rates fluctuate.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 59.82B
Price to Sales(TTM) -
Enterprise Value 59.82B
Price to Sales(TTM) -
Enterprise Value to Revenue -
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding -
Shares Floating 2.01B
Shares Outstanding -
Shares Floating 2.01B
Percent Insiders -
Percent Institutions 30.75

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Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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About Huntington Bancshares Incorporated

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquarters Columbus, OH, United States
IPO Launch date 2023-03-06
Chairman, President & CEO Mr. Stephen D. Steinour
Sector Financial Services
Industry Banks - Regional
Full time employees 25527
Full time employees 25527

Huntington Bancshares Incorporated operates as the bank holding company for The Huntington National Bank that provides commercial, consumer, and mortgage banking services. It offers financial products and services to consumer and business customers, including deposits, lending, payments, mortgage banking, dealer financing, investment management, trust, brokerage, insurance, and other financial products and services. The company also provides 24-Hour Grace, Asterisk-Free Checking, Money Scout, $50 Safety Zone, Standby Cash, Early Pay, Instant Access, Savings Goal Getter, And Huntington Heads Up; digitally powered consumer and business financial solutions to consumer finance, regional banking, branch banking, and wealth management customers; direct and indirect consumer loans; dealer finance loans and deposits; and private banking, wealth management and legacy planning through investment and portfolio management, fiduciary administration and trust, institutional custody, and full-service retail brokerage investment services. In addition, it offers equipment financing, asset-based lending, distribution finance, structured lending, municipal financing solutions, and Huntington ChoicePay. Additionally, the company provides lending, liquidity, treasury management and other payment services, and capital markets; government and non-profits, healthcare, technology and telecommunications, franchises, financial sponsors, fund finance, Native American financial, and global services; and corporate risk management, institutional sales and trading, debt and equity issuance, and additional advisory services. The company offers its products through a network of channels, including branches and ATMs, online and mobile banking, and through customer call centers to customers in middle market banking, corporate, specialty, and government banking, asset finance, commercial real estate banking, and capital markets. The company was founded in 1866 and is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.