Stratos Wealth Partners Reduces Stake in Huntington Bancshares

Investment firm cuts position in regional bank by over a third in Q4 2025

Apr. 9, 2026 at 9:36am

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Stratos Wealth Partners LTD. reduced its stake in Huntington Bancshares Incorporated (NASDAQ:HBAN) by 36.5% during the fourth quarter of 2025, according to a recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor now holds 79,844 shares of the regional bank's stock, down from 125,694 shares previously.

Why it matters

Huntington Bancshares is a major regional bank with a significant retail and commercial presence in the Midwest. Changes in institutional ownership can signal shifts in investor sentiment and market expectations for the bank's performance.

The details

Stratos Wealth Partners sold 45,850 shares of Huntington Bancshares stock during the fourth quarter, reducing its total position to 79,844 shares valued at $1,385,000. The firm cited portfolio rebalancing and a more cautious outlook on the banking sector as reasons for the stake reduction.

  • Stratos Wealth Partners filed its 13F report for the fourth quarter of 2025 on April 9, 2026.
  • The firm's position in Huntington Bancshares was reduced during the three-month period ending December 31, 2025.

The players

Stratos Wealth Partners LTD.

An institutional investment firm that manages a diversified portfolio of equity and fixed-income assets.

Huntington Bancshares Incorporated

A regional bank holding company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, that provides retail and commercial banking services across the Midwest.

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The takeaway

The reduction in Stratos Wealth Partners' position in Huntington Bancshares reflects broader uncertainty in the banking industry, as investors weigh factors like interest rates, economic conditions, and regulatory changes. This shift in institutional ownership could signal a more cautious outlook on the regional bank's near-term prospects.