Huntington Bancshares Inc - HBAN STOCK NEWS

Capstone Partners released its Annual Industrials M&A Report, offering insights into merger and acquisition activity, public market valuations, and economic forecasts for 2023. The report highlights that while EBITDA multiples in the industrial sectors were stable at the start of 2022, challenges emerged in Q1 due to rising interest rates and recession fears. By late summer, valuations saw a significant decline before rebounding by fall 2022. The report indicates overall strong performance in the industrial sector compared to other industries, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average's EBITDA ending at 13.9x EV/EBITDA. Capstone anticipates ongoing M&A demand in the industry with key insights on sectors poised for buyer interest in 2023.

Huntington Bancshares reported a strong performance for the first quarter of 2023, with a net income of $602 million, translating to earnings per share (EPS) of $0.39. This EPS reflects a $0.10 year-over-year increase but a $0.03 quarterly decline. Net interest income decreased by $53 million (4%) from the previous quarter but rose by $263 million (23%) compared to last year. The company maintains a solid balance sheet with $100 billion in insured deposits and high liquidity, including $61 billion in cash and equivalents. Huntington achieved notable customer satisfaction rankings and awards, demonstrating its market reputation. Despite challenges, the company emphasizes disciplined execution and expense management to drive future growth.

Huntington National Bank, a subsidiary of Huntington Bancshares (Nasdaq: HBAN), announced the expansion of its Huntington ChoicePay service into sectors like higher education and business services on April 14, 2023. Originally launched in May 2022, Huntington ChoicePay facilitates electronic payments, offering clients the ability to disburse funds to end-users through pre-paid and closed-loop cards. This digital payment solution addresses the evolving expectations of consumers and businesses seeking efficient transaction methods. The bank emphasizes its commitment to innovation and flexibility in its payment offerings, showcasing leadership in business-to-consumer payments.

Huntington National Bank has appointed Christian Corts as the new director overseeing regional banking teams across its 11-state footprint. Corts, previously the North Texas regional president at Truist Financial, will enhance Huntington's regional banking model to improve customer responsiveness. He brings extensive experience in commercial and corporate banking, aiming to drive growth and financial performance across regions. Huntington, with assets of $183 billion, operates over 1,000 branches and focuses on providing comprehensive banking services to various sectors. Corts will be based in Columbus, Ohio, and officially begins his role in April 2023.

Huntington Bancshares Incorporated has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $356.25 per share on its 5.70% Series I Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock (Nasdaq: HBANM). This equates to $0.35625 per depositary share, payable on June 1, 2023, to shareholders of record as of May 15, 2023. The company, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, boasts $183 billion in assets and operates over 1,000 branches across 11 states, offering a range of banking and financial services.

Huntington Bancshares Incorporated (Nasdaq: HBAN) has announced an increase in its prime rate from 7.75 percent to 8 percent, effective March 23, 2023. This marks the latest adjustment since the previous increase on February 2, 2023, when the rate rose from 7.5 percent to 7.75 percent. As a regional bank holding company with $183 billion in assets, Huntington serves a diverse range of clients, including consumers and small businesses, across more than 1,000 branches in 11 states.

Capstone Partners released its 2022 Middle Market M&A Valuations Index, showing that EBITDA multiples for M&A transactions under $500 million declined from 10.7x in 2021 to 9.9x in 2022. Tightened lending conditions and inflationary pressures led to reduced valuations, with only 36% of multiples exceeding 10.0x, down from 40% in 2021. Despite these challenges, industries such as Building Products, Healthcare, Industrial Technology, and Transportation recorded increases in EBITDA multiples. The average gross margin for sold companies dropped to 31.5% from 37.9% in 2021, while EBITDA margin fell to 18.8% from 19.5%.

Huntington Bancshares Incorporated (Nasdaq: HBAN) plans to announce its 2023 first quarter earnings on April 20, 2023, before market opening. A corresponding news release and financial data will be available on the company's Investor Relations website. Management will host an earnings conference call at 11:00 a.m. ET, accessible via live webcast or dial-in at (877) 407-8029 with conference ID #13737064. A replay will be available after the call until April 28, 2023. Huntington, a regional bank holding company with $183 billion in assets, operates over 1,000 branches across 11 states, providing a wide range of financial services.