Huntington Bancshares' Strategic Expansion and Loan Growth Drive 0.57% Stock Gain with $590M in 186th-Ranked Trading Volume at Barclays Conference

, 2025, , ranking 186th in the market. The stock’s performance was influenced by its presentation at the Barclays 23rd Annual Global Financial Services Conference, where CFO Zach Wasserman and outlined strategic expansion and financial progress. , , and a disciplined approach to organic growth and risk management.

Huntington’s strategy focuses on expanding into North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas, supported by the Veritex acquisition. , , and plans to reinvest cost savings into digital technology and marketing. . The Veritex acquisition is expected to accelerate growth in Dallas and Houston, aligning with Huntington’s regional banking model that emphasizes local relationships and national expertise.

Financially, . , driven by fixed asset repricing and a steepening yield curve. , supported by robust growth in payments, wealth management, and capital markets. .

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