FrançaisAre analysts right about Huntington Bancshares (HBAN)?
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Historical analyst accuracy
For Huntington Bancshares, we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 45% were profitable, average return +12% (152 calls). At 3 months: +3% average return (38% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.
Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)
Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.
| Analyst / broker | Calls i | % profitable i | Avg return i |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond James | 24 | 42% | +7% |
| RBC Capital | 18 | 56% | +18% |
| Morgan Stanley | 14 | 57% | +16% |
| B of A Securities | 7 | 43% | +14% |
| Citigroup | 7 | 43% | +17% |
Valuation
Is Huntington Bancshares overvalued, and is it a good time to buy Huntington Bancshares right now? If you're wondering, here's a recap to make up your own mind: Huntington Bancshares's valuation vs its sector median, to weigh alongside analyst reliability (above) and past performance. Educational information, not buy advice.
The P/E (price ÷ earnings per share) = how many years of earnings you pay for the stock. The higher it is, the more growth the market expects — but the pricier the stock, so more vulnerable if growth disappoints. The forward P/E uses next year's expected earnings: lower than the current P/E = rising expected earnings. We compare it to the sector median to see whether the stock is expensive relative to its peers.
| Metric | Huntington Bancshares | Sector median (Financials) |
|---|---|---|
| P/E | 12.3 | 13.5 |
| Forward P/E | 9.0 | 10.9 |
| Net margin | 25% | 23% |
👉 Huntington Bancshares is valued in line with its sector (12.3 vs 13.5).
📖 P/E, PEG, margin…: see the glossary
💵 Dividend : Huntington Bancshares pays about $0.62/share/yr → 3.42% yield. what is this?
Frequently asked questions
Is Huntington Bancshares a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on Huntington Bancshares (HBAN) is "Buy" (31 bullish, 1 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 45% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is Huntington Bancshares's price target?
The median 12-month price target is $19.00 (+19% vs $15.97), ranging from $17.50 to $21.00 (14 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on Huntington Bancshares?
Over 1 year, 45% of analyst targets on Huntington Bancshares were profitable, for an average return of +12% (across 152 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the Huntington Bancshares stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $19.00 within 12 months, i.e. +19% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $21.00, the most cautious $17.50.
What is the Huntington Bancshares stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $19.00, +19%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (45%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is Huntington Bancshares overvalued?
Its P/E is 12.3, forward P/E 9.0. A forward P/E lower than the current P/E means earnings are expected to grow.
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What is JPI Invest?
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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.