Salem Investment Counselors Inc. Boosts Huntington Bancshares Stake

Investment firm increases holdings in Ohio-based bank by 279% in Q4 2025

Mar. 24, 2026 at 11:18am

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Salem Investment Counselors Inc., an institutional investor, increased its stake in Huntington Bancshares Incorporated (NASDAQ:HBAN) by 279% during the fourth quarter of 2025, according to a recent SEC filing. The firm now owns 197,982 shares of the bank's stock, worth approximately $3.47 million.

Why it matters

This significant increase in ownership by Salem Investment Counselors suggests the firm sees value and growth potential in Huntington Bancshares, one of the largest regional banks headquartered in the Midwest. The move could signal broader investor confidence in the bank's performance and future prospects.

The details

According to the filing, Salem Investment Counselors acquired an additional 145,739 shares of Huntington Bancshares during the fourth quarter, bringing its total position to 197,982 shares. The firm's holdings in the bank were worth approximately $3.47 million as of the end of 2025.

  • Salem Investment Counselors increased its Huntington Bancshares stake during the fourth quarter of 2025.
  • The firm's latest 13F filing with the SEC was submitted on March 24, 2026.

The players

Salem Investment Counselors Inc.

An institutional investment firm that manages assets for clients.

Huntington Bancshares Incorporated

A regional bank holding company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio that provides a range of banking and financial services.

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The takeaway

Salem Investment Counselors' significant increase in its Huntington Bancshares stake suggests the firm sees strong growth potential in the regional bank, which could signal broader investor confidence in the company's performance and future outlook.