Huntington Bancshares (HBAN) News Today

Huntington Bancshares Incorporated (NASDAQ:HBAN) is seeing mixed investor reactions after announcing a major acquisition, updating its quarterly outlook and receiving varied analyst ratings. Key developments include:

• Positive Sentiment: Acquisition of Veritex Holdings for $1.9 billion enhances HBAN's market footprint and growth prospects in Texas. Huntington Bancshares Acquires Veritex Holdings for $1.9 Billion
• Positive Sentiment: Definitive merger agreement accelerates HBAN’s organic growth in high-growth Dallas/Fort Worth and Houston markets alongside strong preliminary Q2 results. Huntington Bancshares Incorporated Announces Acquisition of Veritex and Provides Preliminary 2025 Second Quarter Results
• Positive Sentiment: Received an average “Moderate Buy” rating from 23 brokerages, reflecting broad analyst confidence. Huntington Bancshares Incorporated (NASDAQ:HBAN) Receives Average Rating of "Moderate Buy" from Brokerages
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts have raised HBAN’s price target amid a positive outlook, underpinned by strategic deals and solid fundamentals. Huntington Bancshares (HBAN) Sees Price Target Increase Amid Positive Outlook | HBAN Stock News
• Negative Sentiment: Second-quarter EPS guidance of $0.340 misses the consensus estimate of $0.348, raising concerns about near-term profitability. Huntington Bancshares (NASDAQ:HBAN) Issues Q2 2025 Earnings Guidance
• Negative Sentiment: Wall Street Zen lowered its rating on HBAN to a “sell,” reflecting a cautious outlook from some analysts. Huntington Bancshares (NASDAQ:HBAN) Lowered to "Sell" Rating by Wall Street Zen
• Negative Sentiment: Veritex’s proposed sale to HBAN is under regulatory investigation, potentially delaying closing and adding legal uncertainty. Veritex Holdings Inc (VBTX) Under Investigation for Proposed Sale to Huntington Bancshares | VBTX stock news