M&A Outlook Remains Strong for 2026 Despite Rising Geopolitical and Macroeconomic Headwinds
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 11h ago
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- Market Trend Analysis: The annual Trends in Global M&A Survey Report by Capstone Partners and IMAP reveals insights from 106 M&A advisors across 54 countries, reflecting the state of middle market M&A activity in 2025 and expectations for 2026.
- Economic Environment Impact: The survey highlights significant impacts of the current economic environment on the global M&A market, with advisors' expectations on pricing trends and regional opportunities and risks providing crucial insights for future dealmaking.
- Sell-Side Considerations: The report also analyzes sell-side M&A considerations for middle market business owners seeking liquidity events, aiding them in understanding market dynamics.
- Industry Expertise Support: With over 20 years of experience, Capstone Partners offers a fully integrated range of investment banking and financial advisory services, including M&A advisory and debt/equity placement, ensuring professional support for businesses at every stage of their lifecycle.
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Analyst Views on HBAN
Wall Street analysts forecast HBAN stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for HBAN is 20.23 USD with a low forecast of 16.00 USD and a high forecast of 23.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
15 Analyst Rating
12 Buy
2 Hold
1 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 17.060
Low
16.00
Averages
20.23
High
23.00
Current: 17.060
Low
16.00
Averages
20.23
High
23.00
About HBAN
Huntington Bancshares Incorporated is an asset regional bank holding company. The Company, through its bank subsidiary, Huntington National Bank and its affiliates provide consumers, small and middle-market businesses, corporations, municipalities, and other organizations with a comprehensive suite of banking, payments, wealth management, and risk management products and services. It operates more than 1,000 branches in 14 states, with certain businesses operating in extended geographies. Its Consumer & Regional Banking segment offers financial products and services to consumer and business customers, including deposits, lending, payments, mortgage banking, dealer financing, investment management, and other financial products and services. Its Commercial Banking segment provides expertise through banks, capabilities, and digital channels, which include a comprehensive set of product offerings. Its target clients span from mid-market to large corporates across a national footprint.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
M&A Outlook Remains Strong for 2026 Despite Rising Geopolitical and Macroeconomic Headwinds
- Market Trend Analysis: The annual Trends in Global M&A Survey Report by Capstone Partners and IMAP reveals insights from 106 M&A advisors across 54 countries, reflecting the state of middle market M&A activity in 2025 and expectations for 2026.
- Economic Environment Impact: The survey highlights significant impacts of the current economic environment on the global M&A market, with advisors' expectations on pricing trends and regional opportunities and risks providing crucial insights for future dealmaking.
- Sell-Side Considerations: The report also analyzes sell-side M&A considerations for middle market business owners seeking liquidity events, aiding them in understanding market dynamics.
- Industry Expertise Support: With over 20 years of experience, Capstone Partners offers a fully integrated range of investment banking and financial advisory services, including M&A advisory and debt/equity placement, ensuring professional support for businesses at every stage of their lifecycle.
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