Hancock Whitney Corporation (HWC)

NASDAQ: HWC · Real-Time Price · USD
67.29
-0.15 (-0.22%)
At close: Jan 28, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
66.37
-0.92 (-1.37%)
After-hours: Jan 28, 2026, 4:40 PM EST
-0.22%
Market Cap5.54B
Revenue (ttm)1.46B +5.5%
Net Income484.03M +5.5%
EPS5.67 +7.4%
Shares Out 82.26M
PE Ratio11.87
Forward PE10.64
Dividend$1.80 (2.68%)
Ex-Dividend DateDec 5, 2025
Volume827,467
Open67.31
Previous Close67.44
Day's Range66.88 - 67.97
52-Week Range43.90 - 71.20
Beta1.06
AnalystsStrong Buy
Price Target75.71 (+12.51%)
Earnings DateJan 20, 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. It 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; letters of credit and similar financial guarantees; trust and investment management services to retirement plans, corporations, and... [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 5.51% 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 $75.71, which is an increase of 12.51% from the latest price.

Price Target
$75.71
(12.51% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Hancock Whitney: Capital Remains A Differentiator

Hancock Whitney Corporation remains a Buy, supported by surplus capital and credible 2026 guidance. HWC's robust capital position has enabled significant share buybacks, with management taking out nea...

5 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Hancock Whitney Corporation (HWC) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Hancock Whitney Corporation (HWC) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

8 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Hancock Whitney Reports Fourth Quarter 2025 EPS of $1.49

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

8 days 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.

20 days 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.

23 days 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 weeks 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...

7 weeks 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...

7 weeks 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...

2 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...

2 months ago - Business Wire

Hancock Whitney: Shares Remain Cheap Despite Lackluster Volume Growth

Shares of southern lender Hancock Whitney have been a decent performer since my last update back in April, matching the circa 12% return of the wider regional bank space. Resilient credit quality has ...

3 months ago - Seeking Alpha

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 $...

3 months ago - Business Wire

Hancock Whitney Corporation (HWC) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Hancock Whitney Corporation (NASDAQ:HWC) Q3 2025 Earnings Call October 14, 2025 4:30 PM EDT Company Participants Kathryn Mistich John Hairston - President, CEO & Director Michael Achary - Senior EVP,...

3 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Hancock Whitney Reports Third Quarter 2025 EPS of $1.49

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

3 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.

3 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...

4 months ago - Business Wire

Hancock Whitney: Q2 Leaves Growth Questions Unanswered (Rating Downgrade)

Hancock Whitney's Q1 results were in line, with expansion efforts slow to accelerate growth and deposit costs improving due to a better funding mix. Loan growth outpaced expectations, driven by commer...

7 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Hancock Whitney Corporation (HWC) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Hancock Whitney Corporation (NASDAQ:HWC) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call July 15, 2025 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Christopher S. Ziluca - Senior EVP & Chief Credit Officer John M.

7 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Hancock Whitney Reports Second Quarter 2025 EPS of $1.32

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

7 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.

7 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.

7 months ago - Business Wire

Albert Williams Elected to Hancock Whitney Corporation Board

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

9 months ago - Business Wire

Hancock Whitney: Well Placed For Economic Uncertainty

Like many banks, Hancock Whitney has seen mixed fortunes since my last update mid-November, with its business doing better than expected but the shares struggling. Loan growth was arguably the weak po...

10 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Hancock Whitney Benefits From Excellent Capital Positioning

Hancock Whitney (HWC) has been a solid performer with a 14% gain over the past year, but more recently, there has been a 20% drop from highs. Strong Q1 earnings, disciplined underwriting, and a robust...

10 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Hancock Whitney Corporation (HWC) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Hancock Whitney Corporation (NASDAQ:HWC) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call April 15, 2025 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Kathryn Mistich - IR Manager John Hairston - President and CEO Mike Achary - C...

10 months ago - Seeking Alpha