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Huntington(HBAN) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
HBANHuntington(HBAN)2025-04-17 19:10
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Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported earnings per common share of 0.34,withaReturnonTangibleCommonEquity(ROTCE)of16.70.34, with a Return on Tangible Common Equity (ROTCE) of 16.7% for the quarter [21] - Pre-Provision Net Revenue (PPNR) expanded by 24% year-over-year to 783 million, with adjusted PPNR rising 18% year-over-year [22] - Average loan balances grew by 2.7billion,or2.12.7 billion, or 2.1% from the prior quarter, while average deposits increased by 2.2 billion, or 1.4% [22] - Reported Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) ended the quarter at 10.6%, increasing approximately 40 basis points from last year [23] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Average loans grew by almost 9billionyear−over−year,withsignificantcontributionsfrombothcorebusinessesandnewinitiatives[15]−Feeincomeincreasedover69 billion year-over-year, with significant contributions from both core businesses and new initiatives [15] - Fee income increased over 6% year-over-year, led by payments, wealth management, and capital markets [16][32] - Commercial loans increased by 2.2 billion, or 3.1%, from the prior quarter, with year-over-year growth of 7.3% [24] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company maintained disciplined deposit pricing while achieving deposit growth, with primary bank relationships growing by 3% in consumer and 4% in business banking [16] - The overall cost of deposits decreased by 13 basis points to 2.03%, outperforming expectations [26] - Non-interest income increased by 6% year-over-year, driven by solid growth in payments, wealth management, and capital markets [32] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on driving long-term value creation through investments in fee revenue areas and branch expansion in North and South Carolina [18][19] - A 1billionmulti−yearsharerepurchaseauthorizationwasapproved,providingflexibilityforcapitaldeployment[19][37]−Thecompanycontinuestoexecuteitsstrategyofdisciplinedclientselectionandbroaddiversificationinitsloanportfolio[10][12]Management′sCommentsonOperatingEnvironmentandFutureOutlook−Managementacknowledgedincreasedeconomicuncertaintybutexpressedconfidenceinthecompany′sabilitytooutperformpeers[8][39]−Thecompanyexpectsloangrowthwithintherangeof51 billion multi-year share repurchase authorization was approved, providing flexibility for capital deployment [19][37] - The company continues to execute its strategy of disciplined client selection and broad diversification in its loan portfolio [10][12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged increased economic uncertainty but expressed confidence in the company's ability to outperform peers [8][39] - The company expects loan growth within the range of 5% to 7% for the year, with deposit growth projected at 3% to 5% [40][41] - Management emphasized a cautious approach to credit and risk management, maintaining a moderate to low risk appetite [102] Other Important Information - The company has a strong foundation of risk management, with net charge-offs at 26 basis points and an allowance for credit losses at 1.87% [23][38] - The company is actively managing its hedging program to protect net interest margin and capital from potential rate changes [30][142] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you unpack the higher net interest margin? - The outperformance was primarily driven by deposit pricing, achieving a cumulative deposit beta of 37% in Q1 [56][57] Question: What is the thought process behind the 1 billion buyback authorization? - The company has a consistent approach to capital allocation, expecting to buy back shares modestly this year [60][63] Question: Can you provide color on deposit cost progress? - Success is attributed to a consistent down beta plan and effective execution, with a focus on reducing the mix of CDs and shortening their duration [70][71] Question: How did the quarter evolve in terms of economic conditions? - The company had a strong start to the quarter, with a good pipeline, although some activity was deferred due to economic concerns [86][88] Question: What is the sentiment from clients regarding the current economic environment? - There is a wide range of client sentiment, with some sectors feeling bullish while others face challenges due to tariffs [97][99] Question: What is the outlook for loan growth in the second half of the year? - The company is being cautious with its guidance but remains optimistic about maintaining strong loan growth [102][103] Question: How is the company managing risk in the current environment? - The company emphasizes broad-based portfolio management and proactive outreach to support customers facing challenges [110] Question: What is the outlook for non-interest income growth? - The company expects modest growth in non-interest income, with capital markets activities anticipated to perform well [112][114]