Every material Form 8-K Huntington Bancshares has filed with the SEC since October 17, 2024, read and summarized by AI: what happened, the key figures, whether it reads positive or negative for shareholders, and how big a deal it is (impact 1-5). Newest first; each brief links to its own page and to the filing on SEC.gov.
Huntington Bancshares' Board declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.155 per share, unchanged from the prior quarter, payable January 4, 2027. The Board also declared quarterly dividends on six preferred stock series and on its 5.50% Series L preferred stock. The filing is a routine dividend declaration that confirms the existing common payout level for shareholders.
Common dividend of $0.155 per share, unchanged from the prior quarter, payable January 4, 2027, to holders of record on December 18, 2026
Six preferred series dividends payable January 15, 2027, to holders of record on January 1, 2027
Series L preferred (HBANZ) dividend of $0.34375 per depositary share, payable February 19, 2027, to holders of record on February 4, 2027
Huntington Bancshares reported third-quarter 2026 GAAP diluted EPS of $0.33, unchanged from the prior quarter but down from $0.41 a year earlier. Total revenue fell to $2.79 billion from $2.84 billion in the second quarter, while net income applicable to common shares slipped to $680 million from $686 million, so headline profit and revenue declined sequentially even as results grew sharply from a year ago due to the Cadence and Veritex acquisitions.
GAAP diluted EPS was $0.33 for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, versus $0.33 in Q2 2026 and $0.41 in Q3 2025.
Adjusted EPS, excluding Notable Items, was $0.38, down $0.01 from the prior quarter.
Total revenue was $2.79 billion, down from $2.84 billion in Q2 2026 and up from $2.13 billion in Q3 2025.
Repurchased $100 million of common shares in the quarter; total year-to-date repurchases were $409 million.
Huntington Bancshares said Senior Executive Vice President Helga S. Houston gave notice on September 18, 2026 of her intent to retire, effective December 31, 2026. The filing does not describe a successor or any financial impact, so the change is an executive transition with limited disclosed effect on shareholders.
Helga S. Houston, Senior Executive Vice President, provided notice of her intent to retire on September 18, 2026.
Retirement is effective December 31, 2026.
The filing does not name a successor or describe any compensation arrangement.
Huntington Bancshares appointed Brantley J. Standridge as President of the Company and its bank subsidiary, effective September 8, 2026, taking the role from Chairman and CEO Stephen D. Steinour, who remains in his current positions. The filing also raises Standridge's pay targets effective September 15, 2026.
Brantley J. Standridge, 50, appointed President effective September 8, 2026; he previously served as Senior Executive Vice President and President of Consumer and Regional Banking since April 2023
Stephen D. Steinour continues as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and CEO of The Huntington National Bank
Base salary increases from $850,000 to $1,000,000; annual incentive target rises from $1,487,500 to $1,850,000, pro-rated for 2026; long-term incentive target rises from $2,762,500 to $4,650,000, effective September 15, 2026
Huntington Bancshares reported second-quarter 2026 net income of $727 million, or $0.33 per common share, up from $523 million and $0.25 in the first quarter and up 36% from $536 million a year earlier. Results include $152 million of pre-tax acquisition-related expenses, and adjusted EPS was $0.39, while EPS was $0.01 below the year-ago quarter's $0.34.
Q2 2026 net income of $727 million, or $0.33 per share, versus $523 million, or $0.25, in Q1 2026
Adjusted EPS, excluding Notable Items, was $0.39; Notable Items were $152 million of pre-tax acquisition-related expenses
Total revenue on a fully taxable equivalent basis was $2,857 million, up 10% from Q1 2026 and up 46% from Q2 2025
Common Equity Tier 1 ratio was 10.0% at June 30, 2026, down from 10.2% at March 31, 2026; the company repurchased $159 million of common shares in Q2
Huntington reported first-quarter 2026 GAAP net income of $523 million, or $0.25 per share, down from $0.30 in the prior quarter and $0.34 a year earlier, while net interest and noninterest income grew with the Cadence and Veritex acquisitions. Results include $263 million of pre-tax acquisition-related expenses, and adjusted EPS was $0.37. The Board also approved a $3 billion share repurchase authorization on April 22, 2026, replacing the prior $1 billion authorization.
GAAP EPS of $0.25 compares with $0.30 in the fourth quarter of 2025 and $0.34 in the first quarter of 2025.
Adjusted EPS of $0.37 excludes $263 million of pre-tax acquisition-related expenses, or $210 million after tax.
Net interest income rose $299 million, or 19%, and noninterest income rose 17% to $682 million, both from the prior quarter.
On April 22, 2026, the Board approved a $3 billion share repurchase authorization; the company repurchased $150 million of common shares in the first quarter.
Huntington Bancshares completed its acquisition of Cadence Bank effective February 1, 2026, with Cadence merging into The Huntington National Bank. Each Cadence common share was converted into 2.475 Huntington common shares, and the board expanded to 15 directors with three former Cadence directors added.
Each Cadence common share converted into 2.475 Huntington common shares; the total consideration was approximately 462 million Huntington shares.
Huntington issued 6,900 shares of its 5.50% Series L Preferred Stock, represented by 6,900,000 depositary shares, to former Cadence preferred holders.
Three former Cadence directors, James D. Rollins III, Virginia A. Hepner and Alice Rodriguez, joined the board, which grew to 15 members.
Cadence customer accounts are expected to convert to Huntington systems in mid-2026; the company said it intends to keep Cadence's 390 branches open.
Huntington reported fourth-quarter 2025 GAAP net income of $519 million, or $0.30 per share, down 17% from the third quarter and 2% from a year earlier, including $130 million of pre-tax notable items, mainly $154 million of acquisition-related expenses. Total revenue on a fully taxable-equivalent basis rose 2% from the third quarter to $2.191 billion, driven by higher net interest income. Shareholders face lower reported profit this quarter, while the Cadence Bank partnership is expected to close February 1, 2026.
GAAP net income was $519 million, or $0.30 per share, versus $629 million, or $0.41 per share, in the third quarter of 2025.
Adjusted EPS, a non-GAAP measure excluding notable items, was $0.37.
Net interest income rose $86 million, or 6%, from the third quarter, and noninterest expense reached $1.42 billion.
Tangible book value per common share was $9.89, up from $9.54 in the third quarter; Cadence closing is anticipated February 1, 2026.
Huntington Bancshares entered into a merger agreement on October 26, 2025, under which Cadence Bank will merge into The Huntington National Bank, with Cadence shareholders receiving Huntington common stock. The deal requires shareholder and regulatory approvals, including from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, before it can close, and it would add three Cadence directors to Huntington's board.
Each Cadence common share converts into 2.475 Huntington common shares, with cash paid in lieu of fractional shares.
Agreement dated October 26, 2025, unanimously approved by the boards of Huntington, Huntington National Bank and Cadence.
Termination fee of $296 million payable by either party in certain circumstances.
Completion requires approval by both companies' shareholders and approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.
Huntington Bancshares closed its acquisition of Veritex Holdings, a Dallas-based bank holding company, on October 20, 2025. Veritex shareholders received 1.95 Huntington shares for each Veritex share, and the combined company reports about $223 billion in assets.
Each Veritex common share converted into 1.95 Huntington common shares, with cash paid in lieu of fractional shares.
The combined company has about $223 billion in assets, $176 billion in deposits and $148 billion in loans, based on September 30, 2025 balances.
Veritex customer accounts will convert to Huntington's systems in the first quarter of 2026.
Veritex CEO C. Malcolm Holland III joins Huntington in a non-executive role as Chairman of Texas.
Huntington Bancshares reported third-quarter 2025 net income of $629 million, or $0.41 per common share, up $112 million (22%) from the year-ago quarter. Net interest income rose 11% from a year earlier, and noninterest income reached $628 million, including a $24 million gain on a corporate trust and custody business sale. The combination with Veritex Holdings is scheduled to close October 20, 2025.
Net income of $629 million and EPS of $0.41, versus $517 million and $0.33 in the year-ago quarter
Net interest income of $1.506 billion, up 11% year over year; net interest margin of 3.13%
Noninterest income of $628 million, up 33% from the prior quarter and 20% from the year-ago quarter
Veritex combination scheduled for October 20, 2025; earnings call set for 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on October 17, 2025
Huntington Bancshares reported second-quarter 2025 net income of $536 million, or $0.34 per diluted share, up from $0.30 a year earlier and unchanged from the first quarter. Net interest income rose 12% from a year ago, while noninterest income fell 5% from the prior quarter after a $58 million pre-tax loss on a securities sale. The filing also references the proposed combination with Veritex Holdings, which remains subject to regulatory approval and Veritex shareholder approval.
Net income of $536 million and EPS of $0.34, up $62 million (13%) from the year-ago quarter and up $9 million from the first quarter
Net interest income of $1,467 million, up $155 million (12%) from the year-ago quarter
Noninterest income of $471 million, down $23 million (5%) from the first quarter, including a $58 million pre-tax securities loss
Net charge-offs of $66 million, or 0.20% of average loans and leases, down from 0.26% in the first quarter
Huntington Bancshares entered a merger agreement on July 13, 2025, under which Veritex Holdings would merge into Huntington, with each Veritex share converted into 1.95 Huntington shares. The deal requires Veritex shareholder approval and regulatory approvals, including from the Federal Reserve and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, so it is not yet complete and shareholders of both companies should weigh the terms once further filings are available.
Each Veritex common share will convert into 1.95 shares of Huntington common stock at the Effective Time.
Huntington will contribute $10 million to the Huntington Foundation, dedicated to markets where Veritex operates.
A $56 million termination fee is payable by Veritex under certain circumstances.
Completion requires Veritex shareholder approval, Nasdaq listing authorization, Federal Reserve and OCC approvals, and an effective Form S-4.
Huntington Bancshares agreed to acquire Texas bank holding company Veritex Holdings in an all-stock merger, with Huntington issuing 1.95 shares for each Veritex share. The deal implies $33.91 per Veritex share and an aggregate transaction value of $1.9 billion, and it is expected to close early in the fourth quarter of 2025 subject to regulatory approvals. Huntington also released preliminary second-quarter 2025 results, showing EPS up over 13% year over year, while the company said the deal is slightly dilutive to tangible book value per share.
Huntington will issue 1.95 shares for each Veritex share; based on Huntington's $17.39 closing price on July 11, 2025, the deal implies $33.91 per Veritex share
Expected to close early in the fourth quarter of 2025, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions
Preliminary Q2 2025 EPS of $0.34, unchanged from the prior quarter and up over 13% from the year-ago quarter; net interest income of $1.5 billion, up 12% from the year-ago quarter
Tangible book value per share of $9.13, up $0.33 from the prior quarter and $1.24 from a year ago; full results are due July 18, 2025
Huntington Bancshares reported first-quarter 2025 net income of $527 million, or $0.34 per common share, up $108 million (26%) from the year-ago quarter but down $3 million from the prior quarter. The Board also approved a repurchase authorization of up to $1 billion of common shares, with no expiration date.
Net income $527 million, or $0.34 per share; down $3 million from Q4 2024 and up $108 million (26%) from Q1 2024
Total revenue (FTE) $1,935 million, down 2% from the prior quarter and up 10% from the year-ago quarter
Net interest margin 3.10%, up 7 basis points from the prior quarter; average total loans and leases $130.9 billion, up 7% year over year
Board approved a repurchase authorization of up to $1 billion of common shares, with no expiration date
Huntington Bancshares reported fourth-quarter 2024 net income of $530 million, or $0.34 per common share, up from $243 million, or $0.15, a year earlier. Noninterest income rose 38% from the year-ago quarter to $559 million, while net interest income increased 6%, so both headline revenue lines grew.
Net income of $530 million, or $0.34 per common share, for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, versus $243 million, or $0.15, a year earlier
Noninterest income of $559 million, up 38% from the year-ago quarter, including a $21 million pre-tax loss on the sale of about $1 billion of corporate debt securities
Net interest income of $1,395 million, up 6% from the year-ago quarter; Common Equity Tier 1 ratio of 10.5% at December 31, 2024 (estimated)
Earnings conference call scheduled for January 17, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time
Huntington Bancshares reported third-quarter 2024 net income of $517 million, or $0.33 per share, up $0.03 from the prior quarter and down $0.02 from the year-ago quarter. Total revenue on a fully taxable-equivalent basis rose 4% from the prior quarter to $1,887 million but was flat year over year, and management said it expects accelerated loan growth to continue in the fourth quarter.
Net income $517 million, or $0.33 per share, versus $474 million, or $0.30, in the second quarter and $547 million, or $0.35, a year ago
Net interest income rose $39 million, or 3%, from the prior quarter but fell $17 million, or 1%, from the year-ago quarter
Noninterest income rose $32 million, or 7%, from the prior quarter to $523 million; nonperforming assets were $784 million, or 0.62% of loans and other real estate
Common Equity Tier 1 ratio was 10.4% at September 30, 2024, estimated and unchanged from the prior quarter; tangible book value per share was $8.65
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