Should I buy Huntington Bancshares (HBAN) stock or is it too late?
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: DA Davidson — 87% of its targets hit on this sector (46 calls tested). It aims for $20 (+31 %), call made on September 22, 2026, maturing on September 22, 2027 (22 d ago).
Firm-by-firm track record on Huntington Bancshares
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP Morgan | 100 % | +19.9 % | 5 | $18 +15% |
| RBC Capital | 83 % | +18.3 % | 18 | $21 +38% |
| Evercore ISI Group | 71 % | +17.7 % | 7 | $18 +18% |
| Citigroup | 86 % | +16.8 % | 7 | $20 +31% |
| Morgan Stanley | 79 % | +15.9 % | 14 | $19 +25% |
| B of A Securities | 71 % | +14.3 % | 7 | $19 +21% |
| Jefferies | 57 % | +7.7 % | 7 | $19 +25% |
| Raymond James | 52 % | +7.5 % | 23 | $20 +31% |
✅ Reasons to believe
- 62% of analysts rate it a buy (Buy consensus, 13 ratings) — a sign of market conviction.
- Median price target $19, i.e. +25% from the current price ($15).
- The most reliable firm on HBAN, Baird (100% hit rate, 3 scored calls), targets $21 (call made on July 24, 2026, maturing on July 24, 2027) (+38%) in its most recent call.
- 8 analysts rated reliable (≥55% hit rate, beat their sector) are bullish on the stock.
- Pays a dividend (3.4% yield) — regular income on top of potential upside.
- Reasonable valuation (P/E ~12) relative to its sector.
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- The consensus is not unanimous: of 13 ratings, 5 are neutral.
- A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
The analyst consensus on HBAN
Median target $19 (+25%) · 13 ratings · Buy consensus
⚠️ Information, not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Analyst targets on a ~12-month horizon.
Frequently asked questions
Should you invest in Huntington Bancshares now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 62% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $19 (+25%), and Baird (most reliable on HBAN, 100%) targets $21. Weigh that against valuation (P/E ~12). This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in Huntington Bancshares?
Not according to analysts: the median target ($19) is still +25% above the current price ($15) (most reliable on HBAN: Baird, 100%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is Huntington Bancshares still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($15) and its estimated value: analysts target $19 on median (+25%), with 62% buys (most reliable on HBAN: Baird, 100%). Cross-check with their real reliability on HBAN and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying HBAN?
The consensus is not unanimous: of 13 ratings, 5 are neutral.
→ Go deeper: the full Huntington Bancshares profile (consensus, analyst reliability, price target, performance).