Huntington Rewards Shareholders With Higher 2027 Buyback Plan

Huntington Bancshares (HBAN) plans $550 million in share repurchases for 2026 and $1.3-$1.4 billion for 2027, increasing buybacks by $200 million due to a recalibrated lower loan-growth outlook of 6% versus previous 8%-9% expectations. The company maintains strong liquidity of $16 billion and has $2.95 billion remaining under its $3 billion repurchase authorization. Acquisition synergies from Veritex and Cadence integrations are generating stronger-than-expected revenue synergies, supporting earnings growth and shareholder returns.