Hancock Whitney Corporation (HWC)

NASDAQ: HWC · Real-Time Price · USD
67.41
-0.23 (-0.34%)
At close: Apr 28, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
67.40
-0.01 (-0.01%)
After-hours: Apr 28, 2026, 4:10 PM EDT
-0.34%
Market Cap 5.47B
Revenue (ttm) 1.39B
Net Income (ttm) 412.31M
Shares Out 81.15M
EPS (ttm) 4.88
PE Ratio 13.81
Forward PE 10.40
Dividend $2.00 (2.97%)
Ex-Dividend Date Mar 5, 2026
Volume 710,682
Open 68.21
Previous Close 67.64
Day's Range 67.20 - 68.52
52-Week Range 51.17 - 75.43
Beta 1.03
Analysts Strong Buy
Price Target 77.67 (+15.22%)
Earnings Date Apr 21, 2026

About HWC

Hancock Whitney Corporation operates as the financial holding company for Hancock Whitney Bank that provides traditional and online banking services to commercial, small business, and retail customers in the United States. The company offers various transaction and savings deposit products, such as brokered deposits, time deposits, and money market accounts; treasury management services; secured and unsecured loan products, including revolving credit facilities; letters of credit and similar financial guarantees; trust and investment management... [Read more]

Sector Financials
Founded 1883
Employees 3,658
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol HWC
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2025, Hancock Whitney's revenue was $1.46 billion, an increase of 5.20% compared to the previous year's $1.39 billion. Earnings were $484.03 million, an increase of 5.73%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Forecast

According to 6 analysts, the average rating for HWC stock is "Strong Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $77.67, which is an increase of 15.22% from the latest price.

Price Target
$77.67
(15.22% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Hancock Whitney Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026

Solid Q1 2026 results with improved profitability, NIM expansion, and strong capital. Loan growth guidance remains mid-single digits, supported by new banker hires and robust pipelines. Fee income and margin outlooks are positive, with continued capital returns and proactive risk management.

7 days ago - Transcripts

Hancock Whitney Reports First Quarter 2026 EPS of $0.57

GULFPORT, Miss.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hancock Whitney reports first quarter 2026 EPS of $0.57.

7 days ago - Business Wire

FHLB Dallas and Hancock Whitney Support Transitional Housing in Patterson, Louisiana, with $1.17M Grant

PATTERSON, La.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--There's a larger transitional housing apartment complex available to residents of South Louisiana, made possible in part by a $1.17 million Affordable Housing Program ...

18 days ago - Business Wire

Hancock Whitney Corporation to Announce First Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Host Conference Call April 21

GULFPORT, Miss.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hancock Whitney Corporation (Nasdaq: HWC) will announce first quarter 2026 financial results on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 after the market closes. Management will host ...

5 weeks ago - Business Wire

Hancock Whitney Corporation Increases Quarterly Dividend 11.1%

GULFPORT, Miss.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hancock Whitney Increases Quarterly Dividend 11.1%.

3 months ago - Business Wire

Hancock Whitney Earnings Call Transcript: Q4 2025

Fourth quarter 2025 saw strong earnings, improved efficiency, and robust loan and deposit growth. 2026 guidance calls for mid-single-digit loan growth, modest NIM expansion, and continued investments in talent and technology, with capital ratios remaining strong.

3 months ago - Transcripts

Hancock Whitney Reports Fourth Quarter 2025 EPS of $1.49

GULFPORT, Miss.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hancock Whitney reports fourth quarter 2025 EPS of $1.49.

3 months ago - Business Wire

Devon Bray Joins Hancock Whitney as Business Banking & SBA Director

GULFPORT, Miss.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Devon Bray Joins Hancock Whitney as Business Banking & SBA Director.

3 months ago - Business Wire

Hancock Whitney Corporation Names Emory Mayfield as Chief Banking Officer

GULFPORT, Miss.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hancock Whitney Corporation Names Emory Mayfield as Chief Banking Officer.

4 months ago - Business Wire

Hancock Whitney Corporation to Announce Fourth Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Host Conference Call January 20

GULFPORT, Miss.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hancock Whitney Corporation to Announce Fourth Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Host Conference Call January 20.

4 months ago - Business Wire

Hancock Whitney Renews Share Repurchase Authorization

GULFPORT, Miss.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hancock Whitney Corporation (Nasdaq: HWC) today announced that at its December meeting, the Company's Board of Directors (“the Board”) authorized a stock buyback prog...

4 months ago - Business Wire

FHLB Dallas and Hancock Whitney Bank Commit More Than $500K in Grants to Help Gulf Coast Homeowners Rebuild after Disasters

NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nearly 40 Gulf Coast homeowners will receive support to rebuild their homes thanks to a more than $500,000 disbursement* from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB D...

5 months ago - Business Wire

Media Advisory: FHLB Dallas and Hancock Whitney Bank to Award $15K Grant to Louisiana Homeowner as Part of More Than $500K in Recovery Grants on the Gulf Coast

NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) and Hancock Whitney Bank will award $15,000 to New Orleans, Louisiana, homeowner Ivan Watkins, during a ceremonial chec...

5 months ago - Business Wire

Hancock Whitney Welcomes Stringer as Director of Government Affairs

GULFPORT, Miss.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Executive leadership at Hancock Whitney recently announced that Mary Elizabeth Stringer has joined the company as the Director of Government Affairs, a new role focus...

5 months ago - Business Wire

Hancock Whitney Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend

GULFPORT, Miss.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hancock Whitney Corporation (Nasdaq: HWC) announced today that the company's board of directors approved a regular fourth quarter 2025 common stock cash dividend of $...

6 months ago - Business Wire

Hancock Whitney Earnings Call Transcript: Q3 2025

Strong Q3 results featured higher profitability, stable margins, and record fee income, with continued organic growth and disciplined expense control. Loan growth was offset by elevated paydowns, but capital ratios remain robust and expansion in Dallas is underway.

7 months ago - Transcripts

Hancock Whitney Reports Third Quarter 2025 EPS of $1.49

GULFPORT, Miss.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hancock Whitney reports third quarter 2025 EPS of $1.49.

7 months ago - Business Wire

Hancock Whitney Likely To Report Higher Q3 Earnings; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call

Hancock Whitney Corporation (NYSE:HWC) will release earnings results for the third quarter, after the closing bell on Tuesday, Oct. 14.

7 months ago - Benzinga

Hancock Whitney Corporation to Announce Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Host Conference Call October 14

GULFPORT, Miss.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hancock Whitney Corporation (Nasdaq: HWC) will announce third quarter 2025 financial results on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 after the market closes. Management will hos...

7 months ago - Business Wire

Hancock Whitney Earnings Call Transcript: Q2 2025

Second quarter results showed strong profitability, NIM expansion, and robust loan growth, with fee income boosted by the Sabal Trust acquisition. Capital ratios remain solid, and guidance calls for continued modest NIM expansion, stable credit, and ongoing share repurchases.

10 months ago - Transcripts

Hancock Whitney Reports Second Quarter 2025 EPS of $1.32

GULFPORT, Miss.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hancock Whitney reports second quarter 2025 EPS of $1.32.

10 months ago - Business Wire

Hancock Whitney Gears Up For Q2 Print; Here Are The Recent Forecast Changes From Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts

Hancock Whitney Corporation HWC will release earnings results for the second quarter, after the closing bell on Tuesday, July 15.

10 months ago - Benzinga

Hancock Whitney Corporation to Announce Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Host Conference Call July 15

GULFPORT, Miss.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hancock Whitney Corporation to Announce Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Host Conference Call July 15.

11 months ago - Business Wire

Albert Williams Elected to Hancock Whitney Corporation Board

GULFPORT, Miss.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Albert Williams Elected to Hancock Whitney Corporation Board.

1 year ago - Business Wire

Hancock Whitney Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2025

Q1 2025 saw strong profitability, capital growth, and fee income expansion, with NIM rising and expenses well controlled. Guidance was updated for the Sabal Trust acquisition, with loan and deposit growth expected in the second half of the year and continued focus on capital return and hiring in growth markets.

1 year ago - Transcripts