The chart below shows how HBAN performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, HBAN sees a -4.16% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +0.71% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +1.27%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Fee Revenue and Loan Growth: Record fee revenues and accelerated growth of loans and deposits, with average deposits increasing by over $7.5 billion and average loans growing by over $3.5 billion in 2024.
Strong Profitability Metrics: Earnings per common share reached $0.34, with a return on tangible common equity (ROTCE) of 16.4% for the quarter, reflecting strong profitability.
Record Revenue Achievement: Capital markets achieved a new quarterly record for revenue at $120 million, representing a 74% increase from the previous year.
Fee Revenue Growth: Fee revenues increased by $96 million or 20% year-over-year, with payments and wealth management fees both growing by 8% from the prior year.
CET1 Ratio Improvement: Common equity Tier 1 (CET1) ratio ended the quarter at 10.5%, up approximately 30 basis points from last year, indicating a strong capital position.
Negative
Credit Quality Stability Concerns: Net charge-offs remained stable at 30 basis points, indicating potential concerns about future credit quality amidst a dynamic economic environment.
Credit Loss Allowance Decline: The allowance for credit losses decreased to 1.88%, down 5 basis points from the prior quarter, suggesting a potential underestimation of future credit risks as loan growth accelerates.
Rising Non-Interest Expenses: Despite a strong performance in fee revenues, the overall non-interest expense increased by $57 million from Q3, primarily driven by higher personnel costs, raising concerns about cost management.
Net Interest Margin Outlook: The net interest margin was reported at 3.03%, with expectations of a modest decline in the first quarter, indicating potential pressure on profitability in the near term.
Investment Portfolio Challenges: The repositioning of securities resulted in a pre-tax loss of $21 million, highlighting challenges in managing the investment portfolio amidst changing market conditions.
Huntington Bancshares Incorporated (HBAN) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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