Community Trust & Investment 13F: New $3.1M Stake in HBAN

Community Trust & Investment has opened a brand-new position in Huntington Bancshares Incorporated (NasdaqGS: HBAN), acquiring 205,194 shares valued at approximately $3.13 million. Institutional reports like this Form 13F filing with the SEC on October 15, 2026, look backward at portfolio choices made during the previous quarter and may not reflect what the fund holds today. Because this was a new buy, the firm started with zero shares and built a fresh stake.

Other Institutional Activity in Huntington Bancshares Incorporated

Other large money managers also adjusted their positions in the regional bank during the reporting period. Blackrock Inc. grew its holdings by 932,029 shares, ending with 176,786,560 shares worth about $2.70 billion. Vanguard Capital Management LLC grew its holdings by 500,865 shares, ending with 132,307,320 shares worth about $2.02 billion. Wellington Management Group, LLP reduced its holdings by 7,090,650 shares, ending with 122,300,772 shares worth about $1.87 billion. State Street Corporation grew its holdings by 2,698,342 shares, ending with 97,045,959 shares worth about $1.48 billion. Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC grew its holdings by 478,671 shares, ending with 94,335,667 shares worth about $1.44 billion.

Huntington Bancshares Incorporated Stock Up 1.3%

Shares of Huntington Bancshares recently traded around $15.55 as of October 16, 2026. The stock sits below its 50-day moving average of $16.39 and below its 200-day moving average of $16.81. It is down about 20.1% from its 52-week high of $19.46 and up about 4.9% from its 52-week low of $14.82. Institutional filings offer a look at where major managers put their money, though market prices shift daily.

Recent Earnings

The company reported trailing-twelve-month revenue of $9.18 billion and earnings of $1.30 per share. The bank posted a net profit margin of 26.1% and a return on equity of 9.0%. The company's next earnings report is scheduled for October 22, 2026.

Dividend

Huntington Bancshares pays an annual dividend rate of $0.62 per share, which gives it a dividend yield of 4.04%. The company pays out 47.7% of its earnings as dividends.

Insider Buying and Selling at Huntington Bancshares Incorporated

Insider activity prior to the filing included Rollins James III selling 223,522 shares on June 12, 2026, at an average price of $17.35 for a total value of $3.88 million.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Analyst coverage includes several rating updates from major firms ahead of the filing. On September 21, 2026, DA Davidson maintained its Buy rating and lowered its price target to $20.00 from $22.00. On September 23, 2026, Truist Securities maintained its Buy rating and lowered its price target to $19.00 from $20.00. On October 2, 2026, JP Morgan maintained its Overweight rating and lowered its price target to $17.50 from $19.50. On October 5, 2026, UBS maintained its Buy rating and lowered its price target to $19.00 from $22.00. On October 6, 2026, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods maintained its Market Perform rating and lowered its price target to $18.00 from $19.50. Overall, the stock carries a consensus buy recommendation with a mean price target of $19.17 across 20 analyst opinions.

About Huntington Bancshares Incorporated

Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Huntington Bancshares operates as the bank holding company for The Huntington National Bank. It provides a wide range of financial products, including commercial and consumer banking, mortgage loans, trust and investment services, and insurance to individuals and businesses.

Bottom Line

Community Trust & Investment's new position highlights growing institutional interest in the regional lender despite recent price pullbacks. Investors will look toward the upcoming earnings release on October 22, 2026, for fresh updates on profitability and loan growth. Remember that 13F reports provide a backward-looking snapshot of past quarters.