Short Interest in Huntington Bancshares Rises Over 57%

Huntington Bancshares stock sees significant increase in short positions in January.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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Huntington Bancshares Incorporated (NASDAQ:HBANP) saw a 57.7% increase in short interest during the month of January, with short interest totaling 33,311 shares as of January 30th, up from 21,122 shares on January 15th. The company's stock traded up $0.10 on Friday, hitting $17.72, and the firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend of $0.2813 per share.

Why it matters

The rise in short interest suggests investors are betting against Huntington Bancshares' stock performance, potentially indicating concerns about the company's outlook or valuation. Short interest can be an important indicator of market sentiment and potential volatility for a stock.

The details

Huntington Bancshares is a regional bank holding company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. The company operates as the parent of Huntington National Bank, offering consumer banking, commercial banking, and wealth management services. The increase in short interest was based on an average daily trading volume of 56,327 shares, resulting in a short interest ratio of 0.6 days.

  • As of January 30th, there was short interest totaling 33,311 shares.
  • This represents a 57.7% increase from the January 15th total of 21,122 shares.
  • Huntington Bancshares will pay a quarterly dividend of $0.2813 per share on April 15th to shareholders of record as of April 1st.

The players

Huntington Bancshares Incorporated

A regional bank holding company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio that operates as the parent of Huntington National Bank, offering consumer banking, commercial banking, and wealth management services.

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What’s next

Investors will be watching to see if the increase in short interest continues, which could signal growing concerns about Huntington Bancshares' performance or outlook.

The takeaway

The rise in short interest for Huntington Bancshares stock suggests some investors are betting against the company's near-term prospects, though the overall market sentiment remains mixed as indicated by the stock's modest price increase and upcoming dividend payment.