Fifth Third Bancorp Increases Quarterly Dividend From $0.40 To $0.42 Per Share

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.

Shares of banking companies are trading lower amid overall market weakness after Fed Chairman Warsh took a hawkish tone in his press conference and Q&A session after the FOMC rate hike.

Will RF's Revenue Growth Trend Gain Further Momentum in 2026?

Regions Financial (RF) reported 1H26 revenues up 2.5% year-over-year, driven by net interest income growth of 2.9% and improved lending activity. The company expects 2026 NII growth of 2.5-4% with low-single-digit loan growth supported by a 15% rise in loan pipelines. Fee income growth is expected to trend toward the lower end of guidance at 3-5%, while overall 2026 revenues are projected to reach $7.80 billion, up 3.6% year-over-year.