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Huntington Bancshares Incorporated Declares Cash Dividend On Its Series I Preferred Stock

Huntington Bancshares Incorporated declared a quarterly cash dividend of $356.25 per share on its 5.70% Series I Preferred Stock, payable December 1, 2026, to shareholders of record on November 15, 2026. The company is a regional bank holding company with $284 billion in assets, operating in 21 states.

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Published Sep 18, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

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Why it matters

The announcement provides the first disclosed dividend amount and dates, enabling yield calculations for preferred investors.

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Market read

A modest, newly announced preferred dividend; limited trading relevance but useful for income‑focused investors.

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What to watch

Potential tax treatment differences for preferred dividend versus common stock dividends.

Relevance 5/10Novelty 5/10Timing: record date Nov 15 2026, payable Dec 1 2026

Background

Huntington Bancshares is a $284 B regional bank; the dividend pertains to its Series I non‑cumulative perpetual preferred shares (HBANM).

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$HBANNeutralHigh confidence
Context

Board declared a quarterly cash dividend on HBAN's 5.70% Series I Preferred Stock of $0.35625 per share payable Dec 1, 2026.

Expected impact

Small upside potential for the preferred shares; core common stock likely unchanged.

Evidence & confidence

First‑time disclosure of dividend amount and dates; traders can position before record date.

Market effects

May slightly improve the yield profile of regional banks' preferred securities.

Minimal effect on Ohio banking market; limited broader impact.

Negligible.

Counterpoint

Preferred dividend is modest; investors may prefer higher‑yield alternatives.

Key entities

  • Huntington Bancshares Incorporated

    Regional bank holding company issuing the preferred dividend.

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