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Huntington Bancshares Inc. (symbol: HBAN) is a prominent regional bank holding company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. Founded in 1866, Huntington operates through a robust network of over 750 branches and more than 1,500 ATMs across six midwestern states. With assets exceeding $189 billion, Huntington provides a wide array of financial services to consumers, small businesses, and corporations.
The company's primary business segments include Consumer & Regional Banking and Commercial Banking. The Consumer & Business Banking segment is the primary revenue driver, while the Commercial Banking segment offers specialized services such as auto dealer financing, equipment finance, national settlement, and capital market services.
Huntington's product offerings are comprehensive, covering consumer banking, small business solutions, commercial banking, treasury management, wealth management, brokerage, trust, and insurance services. The company's affiliations extend beyond its core states, providing national settlement and capital market services.
2023 was a notable year for Huntington, marked by strategic initiatives and a dynamic banking environment. The company achieved sustained deposit growth, enhanced capabilities across payments and other fee-based services, and completed a business segment re-alignment to improve customer focus and operational efficiency. Furthermore, Huntington expanded its commercial and regional banking into the Carolinas, bolstering its specialty banking expertise by adding new teams.
In the fourth quarter of 2023, Huntington reported a net income of $243 million, reflecting the company's disciplined approach to managing credit quality and moderate-to-low risk appetite. Despite a decrease from the previous year, the company maintained robust liquidity and capital, positioning it for continued growth. Huntington's strategic focus remains on organic growth, expanding deposit and loan balances, and leveraging its strong brand and customer trust metrics.
As of the first quarter of 2024, Huntington reported a net income of $419 million, highlighting sustained organic growth and robust pipelines in new and existing markets. The company's credit quality remained stable, and the economic outlook was constructive, supporting the performance of its customers.
Huntington Bancshares' financial results and strategic initiatives underscore its commitment to growth, profitability, and customer service. The company's earnings releases and financial supplements provide detailed performance metrics and are available on its Investor Relations website.
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On April 20, 2023, Huntington Bancshares (Nasdaq: HBAN) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.155 per common share, consistent with the previous quarter. This dividend is payable on July 3, 2023, to shareholders recorded on June 19, 2023. Additionally, the Board announced cash dividends on six series of preferred stock, with payments scheduled for July 17, 2023, to shareholders of record on July 1, 2023. Notable dividends include $19.90 for Series B, $2,035.07 for Series E, $1,406.25 for Series F, $1,112.50 for Series G, $11.25 for Series H, and $24.64 for Series J. Huntington Bancshares is a $189 billion asset regional bank headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, providing a broad range of banking and financial services.
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.