Huntington Bancshares $0.39 Billion Volume Ranks 261st as Dividend and Buyback Announce Amid Analyst Upgrades and Insider Share Sales

Huntington Bancshares (HBAN) fell 0.50% on August 11, 2025, with a trading volume of $0.39 billion, ranking 261st in market activity. The regional bank announced a quarterly dividend of $0.155 per share, translating to a 3.9% annual yield, alongside a $1.00 billion stock repurchase plan authorized by its board. The repurchase, allowing for up to 5% of shares to be bought back, signals management’s confidence in undervalued equity.

Analyst activity highlighted mixed signals for the stock. Deutsche Bank upgraded HBAN to "Buy" with a $17.50 price target, while Citigroup raised its target to $20.00. Conversely, Royal Bank of Canada cut its price target to $18.00. Institutional investors adjusted stakes, with Citizens Financial Group reducing its holdings by 66.1% to 11,640 shares, while Golden State Wealth Management increased its position by 516.3%. Over 80% of shares remain under institutional ownership.

A corporate insider, EVP Marcy C. Hingst, sold 13,700 shares at $15.79, reducing her ownership by 3.9% to 337,879 shares. The transaction, valued at $216,323, was disclosed in a SEC filing. Insiders currently own 0.89% of the stock. The dividend payout ratio stands at 45.93%, balancing return to shareholders with financial stability.

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