Huntington Bancshares Incorporated (HBAN)

Wellington Management Group LLP recently decreased its stake in Huntington Bancshares (HBAN) by 5.5% in the second quarter, selling 7.1 million shares, yet still maintains a significant position of 122.3 million shares valued at $2.17 billion. Analysts generally hold a "Moderate Buy" rating for HBAN with an average price target of $20.24, following recent target increases from UBS and JPMorgan. Huntington Bancshares reported Q2 EPS of $0.39, matching expectations, with revenue slightly above forecasts at $2.86 billion, and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.155 per share.

Equitable Holdings Inc. has acquired a new position in Huntington Bancshares (NASDAQ:HBAN), purchasing 61,642 shares valued at approximately $1.09 million during the second quarter. Other institutional investors also adjusted their holdings in HBAN, with overall institutional ownership now at 80.72%. Huntington Bancshares recently reported earnings per share of $0.39, matching estimates, and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.155, while analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating for the stock.

Corient Private Wealth LP has acquired a significant new position in Huntington Bancshares, purchasing over 1.195 million shares valued at $21.19 million, representing a 0.06% stake in the bank. This comes as institutional investors collectively own 80.72% of Huntington. The bank recently reported earnings matching estimates and revenue exceeding forecasts, along with announcing a quarterly dividend, maintaining a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating among analysts.

Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec has made a new investment of $79.65 million in Huntington Bancshares Incorporated ($HBAN), acquiring over 4.49 million shares, representing about 0.22% of the bank. Institutional investors collectively own 80.72% of the stock. Huntington Bancshares recently reported quarterly EPS of $0.39, matching estimates, with revenue exceeding expectations, and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.155 per share.

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