Huntington Bancshares: M&A Will Strengthen Preferred Dividend Coverage

The Investment DoctorInvesting Group LeaderFollow5ShareSavePlay(7min)Comment(1)SummaryHuntington Bancshares reported strong net interest income growth, up over 10% year-over-year, driven by higher interest income and lower expenses.The Cadence Bank acquisition is expected to enhance HBAN's Texas presence and deliver $400M in annual pre-tax synergies, improving profitability.Preferred dividends are well covered, with only 6% of net income required, and the preferred equity ratio is set to decline post-acquisition.HBANP preferred shares yield 6.68% at current prices, offering an attractive risk/reward profile with minimal call risk given the low 4.5% coupon.Looking for a portfolio of ideas like this one? Members of European Small-Cap Ideas get exclusive access to our subscriber-only portfolios. Learn More » AnnaStills/iStock via Getty Images Introduction Huntington Bancshares (HANB) is an Ohio-based bank holding company, operating more than 1,000 branches in 14 states as of the end of 2025. And since the end of last year, the bank has completedThis article was written byThe Investment Doctor23.7K FollowersFollowThe Investment Doctor is a financial writer, highlighting European small-caps with a 5-7 year investment horizon. He strongly believes a portfolio should consist of a mixture of dividend and growth stocks. He is the leader of the investment group European Small Cap Ideas which offers exclusive access to actionable research on appealing Europe-focused investment opportunities not found elsewhere. The a focus is on high-quality ideas in the small-cap space, with emphasis on capital gains and dividend income for continuous cash flow. Features include: two model portfolios - the European Small Cap Ideas portfolio and the European REIT Portfolio, weekly updates, educational content to learn more about the European investing opportunities, and an active chat room to discuss the latest developments of the portfolio holdings. Learn more.Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.