Hancock Whitney Corporation (HWC)

NASDAQ: HWC · Real-Time Price · USD
66.93
+1.76 (2.70%)
Apr 8, 2026, 12:24 PM EDT - Market open
Market Cap5.46B +21.2%
Revenue (ttm)1.46B +5.2%
Net Income484.03M +5.5%
EPS5.67 +7.4%
Shares Out 81.55M
PE Ratio11.81
Forward PE10.60
Dividend$2.00 (2.99%)
Ex-Dividend DateMar 5, 2026
Volume197,973
Open66.86
Previous Close65.17
Day's Range66.66 - 67.85
52-Week Range44.67 - 75.43
Beta1.03
AnalystsStrong Buy
Price Target76.14 (+13.76%)
Earnings DateApr 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 3,627
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 7 analysts, the average rating for HWC stock is "Strong Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $76.14, which is an increase of 13.76% from the latest price.

Price Target
$76.14
(13.76% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

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 ...

14 days ago - Business Wire

Hancock Whitney Corporation Increases Quarterly Dividend 11.1%

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

2 months ago - Business Wire

Hancock Whitney Reports Fourth Quarter 2025 EPS of $1.49

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

2 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.

3 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.

3 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...

4 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...

4 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 $...

5 months ago - Business Wire

Hancock Whitney Reports Third Quarter 2025 EPS of $1.49

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

6 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.

6 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 Reports Second Quarter 2025 EPS of $1.32

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

9 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.

9 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.

10 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 reports first quarter 2025 EPS of $1.38

GULFPORT, Miss.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hancock Whitney reports first quarter 2025 EPS of $1.38.

1 year ago - Business Wire

Hancock Whitney Receives Regulatory Approvals for its Acquisition of Sabal Trust Company

GULFPORT, Miss.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hancock Whitney Receives Regulatory Approvals for its Acquisition of Sabal Trust Company.

1 year ago - Business Wire

Hancock Whitney Corporation to Announce First Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Host Conference Call April 15

GULFPORT, Miss.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hancock Whitney Corporation to announce first quarter 2025 financial results and host conference call April 15.

1 year ago - Business Wire

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1 year ago - Market Watch

Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas and Hancock Whitney Award $105K in Grants to Four Louisiana Nonprofits

NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas), through its member Hancock Whitney, awarded $75,000 in Heirs' Property Program grants to Louisiana Appleseed, Desire C...

1 year ago - Business Wire

Media Advisory: FHLB Dallas and Hancock Whitney Bank Award $105K in Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits

NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Representatives from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) and Hancock Whitney Bank will award $75,000 in Heirs' Property Program grants to Desire Community ...

1 year ago - Business Wire

Hancock Whitney Increases Quarterly Dividend 12.5%

GULFPORT, Miss.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hancock Whitney Increases Quarterly Dividend 12.5%.

1 year ago - Business Wire