Huntington (HBAN) Q4 Earnings Meet Expectations, Revenues Up
Zacks Investment Research | Jan 22, 2018 08:50PM ET
Have you been eager to see how Huntington Bancshares Incorporated (NASDAQ:HBAN) performed in Q4 in comparison with the market expectations? Let’s quickly scan through the key facts from this Ohio-based bank’s earnings release this morning:
In Line Earnings
Huntington Bancshares came out with adjusted earnings per share of 26 cents, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Results exclude tax benefits related to the recent tax reform. Strong top line was offset by elevated expenses.
How Was the Estimate Revision Trend?
You should note that the earnings estimate for Huntington Bancshares remained stable prior to the earnings release. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has remained unchanged over the last seven days.
Also, Huntington Bancshares has a decent earnings surprise history. Before posting in line earnings in Q4, the company delivered positive surprises in two of the prior four quarters. Overall, the company surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by an average of 4.4% in the trailing four quarters.
Revenue Came In Higher Than Expected
Huntington Bancshares posted revenues of $1.12 billion, which outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.10 billion. Moreover, it compared favorably with the year-ago number of $1.08 billion.
Key Stats to Note:
- Recorded $123 million, or 11 cents per share projected tax benefit associated with federal tax reform
- Net interest margin of 3.30% increased 5 basis points from the year-ago quarter
- Average earning assets recorded 2.6% jump
- Total loans and leases escalated 4.6% on a year-over-year basis to $70.1 billion
What Zacks Rank Says
The estimate revisions that we discussed earlier have driven a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) for Huntington Bancshares. However, since the latest earnings performance is yet to be reflected in the estimate revisions, the rank is subject to change. It all depends on what sense the just-released report makes to the analysts.
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