Huntington Bancshares Incorporated Reports 2024 First-Quarter Earnings

Rhea-AI Summary

Huntington Bancshares Incorporated reported net income of $419 million for the 2024 first quarter, with earnings per common share at $0.26, showing a significant increase from the prior quarter. The company experienced sustained deposit and loan growth, coupled with strong credit quality. Net interest income decreased by $29 million, while noninterest income increased by $62 million. The company maintained a solid financial position with $94 billion in cash and cash equivalents. Average total deposits and loans showed positive growth trends. Huntington received multiple awards for excellence in banking services. CEO Steve Steinour expressed confidence in the company's growth prospects and credit quality.

Positive

• Net income of $419 million for Q1 2024
• Earnings per common share at $0.26
• Sustained deposit and loan growth
• Strong credit quality
• Net interest income decreased by $29 million
• Noninterest income increased by $62 million
• Cash and cash equivalents of $94 billion
• Average total deposits and loans increased
• Received multiple awards for excellence in banking services
• CEO expressed confidence in growth prospects and credit quality

Negative

• None.

Insights

Financial Analyst

The reported increase in Earnings Per Share (EPS) signals a positive trajectory from the prior quarter, yet the year-over-year decline underscores potential pressures Huntington Bancshares may be facing. The interest income dip could reflect margin compression, a trend often observed in the banking sector during fluctuating interest rate environments. On the flip side, the growth in noninterest income, despite the exclusion of one-off items like the mark-to-market on pay-fixed swaptions, suggests diversification of revenue streams, which can potentially mitigate the impact of narrowing net interest margins. This diversification strategy could be important when interpreting Huntington's future earnings stability in a volatile market.

Credit Risk Analyst

The reported net charge-off rate and nonperforming asset ratio provide insights into the bank's asset quality. A net charge-off rate of 0.30% signifies relatively healthy credit quality, reflecting well on Huntington's risk management practices. However, investors should closely monitor these metrics in subsequent quarters for signs of credit deterioration, which could impact the bank's profitability and capital adequacy ratios.

Market Analyst

Huntington's emphasis on organic growth, characterized by increased deposits and loans, is indicative of a solid customer base and successful market penetration strategies. The bank's liquidity position, with cash and contingencies well over uninsured deposits, speaks to financial stability in the face of potential market disruptions. For investors, Huntington's investments in revenue-producing opportunities and expansion into new regions could presage future revenue growth, although it remains to be seen how these initiatives will fare against competitive forces and economic shifts.

Q1 Results Highlighted by Sustained Deposit and Loan Growth and Strong Credit Quality

2024 First-Quarter Highlights:

• Earnings per common share (EPS) for the quarter were $0.26, higher by $0.11 from the prior quarter, and lower by $0.13 from the year-ago quarter. Excluding the after tax impact of Notable Items, primarily related to the FDIC Deposit Insurance Fund special assessment, adjusted earnings per common share were $0.28.
• Net interest income decreased $29 million, or 2%, from the prior quarter, and decreased $122 million, or 9%, from the year-ago quarter. 
• Noninterest income increased $62 million, or 15%, from the prior quarter, to $467 million. Noninterest income in the fourth quarter was reduced by $74 million due to the mark-to-market on pay-fixed swaptions. Excluding the impact of mark-to-market on pay-fixed swaptions, noninterest income decreased $12 million compared to the prior quarter.
• Cash and cash equivalents and available contingent borrowing capacity totaled $94 billion at March 31, 2024, and represented 205% of uninsured deposits.
• Average total deposits increased $1.1 billion, or 1%, from the prior quarter and $4.6 billion, or 3%, from the year-ago quarter.
  • Ending total deposits increased $2.0 billion, or 1%, from the prior quarter and $7.9 billion, or 5%, from the year-ago quarter.
  • Ending core deposits increased $1.8 billion, or 1%, from the prior quarter reflecting continued momentum in consumer deposit gathering and ongoing focus on acquiring and deepening primary bank relationships. Core deposits increased $6.9 billion, or 5%, from the year-ago quarter.
• Average total loans and leases increased $701 million, or 1%, from the prior quarter to $121.9 billion, and increased $1.5 billion, or 1%, from the year-ago quarter.
  • Average commercial loans and leases increased $691 million and average consumer loans increased $10 million from the prior quarter.
• Net charge-offs of 0.30% of average total loans and leases for the quarter.
• Nonperforming asset ratio of 0.60%.
• Allowance for credit losses (ACL) of $2.4 billion, or 1.97% of total loans and leases, at quarter end.
• Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) risk-based capital ratio was stable at 10.2%, at both March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023. Adjusted Common Equity Tier 1, including the effect of AOCI, was 8.5%.
• Tangible common equity (TCE) ratio of 6.0%, representing a modest decrease from the prior quarter and up 20 basis points from a year ago.
• Huntington received 7 awards from Coalition Greenwich for 2023 in Excellence and Best Brand for both middle market and business banking.
• Huntington was recognized by Newsweek as one of America's 500 Most Responsible Companies for the fifth consecutive year.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Huntington Bancshares Incorporated (Nasdaq: HBAN) reported net income for the 2024 first quarter of $419 million, or $0.26 per common share, an increase of $176 million, or $0.11, from the prior quarter, and a decrease of $183 million, or $0.13, from the year-ago quarter. Adjusted earnings per common share were $0.28, excluding $0.02 per common share of after-tax Notable Items.

Return on average assets was 0.89%, return on average common equity was 9.2%, and return on average tangible common equity (ROTCE) was 14.2%.

CEO Commentary:

"Our first quarter results were highlighted by sustained organic growth, with deposit and loan balances continuing to expand as we enter the new year," said Steve Steinour, chairman, president, and CEO. "Our outlook for the year remains unchanged as we look to accelerate organic growth.

"Huntington entered 2024 from a position of strength with robust liquidity and capital, enabling us to remain focused on executing key growth initiatives. We are investing in new revenue producing opportunities, adding talented bankers across the footprint, and bolstering capabilities in the commercial and regional bank. These investments are already delivering results, evidenced by robust pipelines in our expanded Carolinas and Texas regions, as well as in new commercial specialty banking areas.

"Credit quality continued to perform very well, with stable net-charge offs compared to the prior quarter as we maintain our disciplined approach to managing credit quality, consistent with our aggregate moderate-to-low risk appetite. The economic outlook continues to show strength and resiliency, and we believe the environment is constructive for our customers to perform well.

"We foresee accelerating loan growth over the course of the year as new teams and expanded markets continue to see substantive opportunities in addition to our existing markets. We expect this growth momentum will carry through the year and into 2025, further supporting our revenue and profitability outlook."

The first quarter 2024 earnings materials, including the detailed earnings press release, quarterly financial supplement, and conference call slide presentation, are available on the Investor Relations section of Huntington's website, http://huntington.com/ In addition, the financial results will be furnished on a Form 8-K that will be available on the Securities and Exchange Commission website at www.sec.gov. 

Conference Call / Webcast Information

Huntington's senior management will host an earnings conference call on April 19, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. (Eastern Time). The call may be accessed via a live Internet webcast at the Investor Relations section of Huntington's website, www.huntington.com, or through a dial-in telephone number at (877) 407-8029; Conference ID #13744899. Slides will be available in the Investor Relations section of Huntington's website about an hour prior to the call. A replay of the webcast will be archived in the Investor Relations section of Huntington's website. A telephone replay will be available approximately two hours after the completion of the call through April 27, 2024 at (877) 660-6853 or (201) 612-7415; conference ID #13744899.

Please see the 2024 First Quarter Quarterly Financial Supplement for additional detailed financial performance metrics. This document can be found on the Investor Relations section of Huntington's website, http://www.huntington.com. 

About Huntington

Huntington Bancshares Incorporated is a $194 billion asset regional bank holding company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. Founded in 1866, The Huntington National Bank and its affiliates provide consumers, small and middle‐market businesses, corporations, municipalities, and other organizations with a comprehensive suite of banking, payments, wealth management, and risk management products and services. Huntington operates approximately 970 branches in 11 states, with certain businesses operating in extended geographies. Visit Huntington.com for more information.

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FAQ

What was Huntington Bancshares' net income for the 2024 first quarter?

Huntington Bancshares reported a net income of $419 million for the 2024 first quarter.

What were the earnings per common share for Huntington Bancshares in the first quarter of 2024?

Earnings per common share for Huntington Bancshares in the first quarter of 2024 were $0.26.

How did Huntington Bancshares perform in terms of deposit and loan growth in the first quarter of 2024?

Huntington Bancshares experienced sustained deposit and loan growth in the first quarter of 2024.

What was the change in net interest income for Huntington Bancshares in the first quarter of 2024?

Net interest income for Huntington Bancshares decreased by $29 million in the first quarter of 2024.

What awards did Huntington Bancshares receive in 2023?

Huntington Bancshares received 7 awards from Coalition Greenwich for 2023 in Excellence and Best Brand for both middle market and business banking.