Huntington Bancshares declares new preferred dividend, shares steady in US regional banking

By Julia Schmitt, Sector & Peer Group desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-26, 11:02.

Huntington Bancshares (US4461501045) has declared a new cash dividend on its Series I preferred shares, according to a Dow Jones press release distributed via Moomoo on June 25, 2026. The bank’s common shares trade on Nasdaq alongside peers such as Fifth Third Bancorp and KeyCorp.

Details of the preferred dividend

The Dow Jones item states that Huntington Bancshares declared a cash dividend on its Series I preferred stock, continuing its pattern of regular distributions on this capital instrument. While the exact per-share amount was not highlighted in the brief, the announcement confirms that the security remains in active payout status.

Preferred dividends typically reflect a bank’s ongoing capacity to service higher-ranking capital instruments before distributions to common shareholders. For regional banks, sustained preferred payments are often interpreted as a sign that regulatory capital and earnings support remain intact, even as the sector navigates mixed net interest margins.

Regional banking context and peers

The announcement comes as US regional banks continue to adjust to flatter yield curves and evolving deposit dynamics, with Huntington competing against names like PNC Financial Services, Fifth Third Bancorp and KeyCorp in the Midwest footprint. Many of these peers operate similar preferred stock programs to diversify their capital structures.

Analyst commentary on the regional banking space has recently emphasized the importance of stable capital ratios and funding costs, particularly for institutions with significant commercial and consumer lending exposure. Huntington’s decision to maintain preferred distributions fits into this broader pattern of cautious capital management, with investors tracking payout continuity and credit quality trends in tandem.

How Huntington Bancshares makes its money

Huntington Bancshares generates most of its revenue through traditional banking activities, including commercial and consumer lending, deposit services and related fee businesses. The group also offers treasury management, wealth management and insurance services across its Midwestern footprint, complementing interest income with non-interest revenue streams.

Where the shares trade today

The Huntington Bancshares shares (US4461501045) trade on Nasdaq under the ticker HBAN, with the latest verifiable quote indicating a price around the mid-teens in US dollars on the most recent trading day. As a US regional bank, the stock is part of the broader US financials sector, but not a constituent of the S&P 500 index.

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