Hancock Whitney Corporation (HWC)

NASDAQ: HWC · Real-Time Price · USD
76.29
-0.69 (-0.90%)
Jul 30, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT - Market closed
Market Cap6.14B +18.1%
Revenue (ttm)1.41B +0.0%
Net Income425.38M -9.2%
EPS5.12 -5.5%
Shares Out 80.47M
PE Ratio14.90
Forward PE10.97
Dividend$2.00 (2.62%)
Ex-Dividend DateJun 5, 2026
Volume823,686
Open77.38
Previous Close76.98
Day's Range76.21 - 77.57
52-Week Range54.05 - 79.36
Beta0.96
AnalystsBuy
Price Target83.60 (+9.58%)
Earnings DateJul 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 Summary

According to 10 analysts, the average rating for HWC stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $83.6, which is an increase of 9.58% from the latest price.

Price Target
$83.6
(9.58% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Hancock Whitney price target raised to $87 from $82 at Citi

Citi analyst Benjamin Gerlinger raised the firm’s price target on Hancock Whitney (HWC) to $87 from $82 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares.

7 days ago - TheFly

Hancock Whitney price target raised to $91 from $84 at Benchmark

Benchmark raised the firm’s price target on Hancock Whitney (HWC) to $91 from $84 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The firm applies a higher multiple to its…

8 days ago - TheFly

Hancock Whitney price target raised to $87 from $80 at Raymond James

Raymond James raised the firm’s price target on Hancock Whitney (HWC) to $87 from $80 and keeps a Strong Buy rating on the shares. Hancock Whitney delivered a solid Q2…

8 days ago - TheFly

Hancock Whitney price target lowered to $85 from $86 at Stephens

Stephens lowered the firm’s price target on Hancock Whitney (HWC) to $85 from $86 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. The updated 2026 standalone guidance is “slightly more…

8 days ago - TheFly

Hancock Whitney price target raised to $87 from $82 at Piper Sandler

Piper Sandler raised the firm’s price target on Hancock Whitney (HWC) to $87 from $82 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares following quarterly results. After the disappointing loan…

8 days ago - TheFly

Hancock Whitney price target raised to $80 from $78 at Keefe Bruyette

Keefe Bruyette raised the firm’s price target on Hancock Whitney (HWC) to $80 from $78 and keeps a Market Perform rating on the shares.

8 days ago - TheFly

Hancock Whitney Earnings Call Transcript: Q2 2026

Q2 2026 delivered strong profitability, with EPS up 13% year-over-year and broad-based loan and deposit growth. Guidance for 2026 remains robust, with the OFB acquisition set to close August 1 and cost savings expected by 2027. Capital and asset quality remain solid.

9 days ago - Transcripts

Hancock Whitney Earnings release: Q2 2026

Hancock Whitney released its Q2 2026 earnings on July 21, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.

9 days ago - Filings

Hancock Whitney Slides: Q2 2026

Hancock Whitney has posted slides in relation to its Q2 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on July 21, 2026.

9 days ago - Filings

Hancock Whitney reports Q2 EPS $1.55, consensus $1.55

Reports Q2 revenue $407.36M, consensus $398.89M. “The second quarter of 2026 results reflect another quarter of strong performance,” said John M. Hairston, President & CEO. “Our team delivered excepti...

9 days ago - TheFly

Hancock Whitney Reports Second Quarter 2026 EPS of $1.55

GULFPORT, Miss.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hancock Whitney reports second quarter 2026 EPS of $1.55.

9 days ago - Business Wire

Hancock Whitney receives regulatory approval to acquire One Florida Bank

Hancock Whitney (HWC) has received regulatory approval or confirmation of non-objection from the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the Mi...

10 days ago - TheFly

Hancock Whitney Receives Regulatory Approval to Acquire One Florida Bank

GULFPORT, Miss.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hancock Whitney receives regulatory approval to acquire One Florida Bank.

10 days ago - Business Wire

Hancock Whitney price target raised to $78 from $72 at Keefe Bruyette

Keefe Bruyette raised the firm’s price target on Hancock Whitney (HWC) to $78 from $72 and keeps a Market Perform rating on the shares. The firm raised its estimates to…

21 days ago - TheFly

Hancock Whitney price target raised to $78 from $72 at Keefe Bruyette

Keefe Bruyette raised the firm’s price target on Hancock Whitney (HWC) to $78 from $72 and keeps a Market Perform rating on the shares.

21 days ago - TheFly

Hancock Whitney price target raised to $80 from $76 at Barclays

Barclays raised the firm’s price target on Hancock Whitney (HWC) to $80 from $76 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares.

23 days ago - TheFly

Hancock Whitney price target raised to $82 from $81 at Citi

Citi raised the firm’s price target on Hancock Whitney (HWC) to $82 from $81 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares.

5 weeks ago - TheFly

Hancock Whitney initiated with a Buy at Benchmark

Benchmark initiated coverage of Hancock Whitney (HWC) with a Buy rating and $84 price target The firm rolled out coverage on 12 banks with a bullish sector view. Despite uncertainty…

5 weeks ago - TheFly

Hancock Whitney Corporation to Announce Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Host Conference Call July 21

GULFPORT, Miss.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hancock Whitney Corporation to Announce Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Host Conference Call July 21.

5 weeks ago - Business Wire

Hancock Whitney downgraded to Market Perform from Outperform at Hovde Group

Hovde Group downgraded Hancock Whitney (HWC) to Market Perform from Outperform with a price target of $74, down from $78.

6 weeks ago - TheFly

Hancock Whitney price target raised to $82 from $80 at Piper Sandler

Piper Sandler raised the firm’s price target on Hancock Whitney (HWC) to $82 from $80 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. The firm expects OFB Bancshares to add…

2 months ago - TheFly

Hancock Whitney to acquire One Florida Bank in all-cash transaction

Hancock Whitney (HWC), parent company of Hancock Whitney Bank, and OFB Bancshares, parent company of One Florida Bank, announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement whereby Hancock Whit...

2 months ago - TheFly

Hancock Whitney to Acquire One Florida Bank

GULFPORT, Miss.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hancock Whitney to Acquire One Florida Bank.

2 months ago - Business Wire

Hancock Whitney Slides: Acquisition presentation

Hancock Whitney has posted slides in relation to its latest quarterly earnings report, which was published on May 15, 2026.

2 months ago - Filings

Hancock Whitney Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend

GULFPORT, Miss.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hancock Whitney Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend.

3 months ago - Business Wire