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Huntington Bancshares Inc. – 2025 Results Point to Accelerating Organic Growth

By Caroline Alweyn |
Earnings Update by AlphaStreet

Huntington Bancshares Incorporated (HBAN) reported lower net income and earnings per share in Q4 2025 sequentially and year-over-year.

Quarterly Results

Huntington reported Q4 2025 net income of $519 million or $0.30 per common share compared with $629 million and $0.41 per share in Q3 2025. Net income declined slightly year-over-year versus $530 million and $0.34 per share reported in Q4 2024. Adjusted EPS was $0.37 for Q4 2025, down modestly from the prior quarter and up modestly from the year-ago quarter.

Revenue and Income Trends

Net interest income was up 6% from the prior quarter and 14% from the year-ago quarter. Non-interest income was lower decreasing 7% versus the prior quarter, but increased 4% from Q4 2024.

Balance Sheet and Credit Quality

Average total loans and leases were $146.6 billion, up 8% sequentially and 14% year-over-year, including the impact of the Veritex acquisition. Average commercial loans increased 12% sequentially and 21% year-over-year. Average total deposits rose 5% sequentially and 9% year-over-year.

Credit metrics remained stable. Net charge-offs were 0.24% of average loans, slightly higher than prior quarter, but lower than the year-ago period. Non-performing asset ratio was 0.63%. The allowance for credit losses was $2.7 billion or 1.83% of total loans and leases.

Capital and Equity Metrics

Huntington’s CET1 risk-based capital ratio was 10.4% at quarter end, modestly lower than prior quarter. Tangible common equity increased sequentially to 7.1%. Tangible book value per share was $9.89, up 4% from prior quarter and 19% from the year-ago quarter.

Strategic Actions

Huntington completed its partnership and integration with Veritex Holdings on January 19, 2026. The company also reaffirmed its pending transaction with Cadence Bank, expected to close on February 1, 2026, following regulatory and shareholder approvals.

52-Week Stock Performance and Recent Trend

Over the past 52 weeks, Huntington’s stock reached a 52-week high of $18.04 in December 2025 reflecting positive investor interest in the bank’s expansion and strategic deals. Its one-year change in stock price showed modest growth, indicating relative stability in market performance.

Outlook and Guidance

Huntington did not issue formal guidance in the release. Management reaffirmed focus on organic growth, capital deployment, and integration activities in early 2026.

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