Hancock Whitney Corporation (HWC)
NASDAQ: HWC · Real-Time Price · USD
70.72
-0.07 (-0.10%)
At close: Feb 18, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
70.76
+0.04 (0.06%)
After-hours: Feb 18, 2026, 4:10 PM EST
Hancock Whitney Stock Forecast
Stock Price Forecast
The 7 analysts that cover Hancock Whitney stock have a consensus rating of "Strong Buy" and an average price target of $75.71, which forecasts a 7.06% increase in the stock price over the next year. The lowest target is $69 and the highest is $79.
Price Target: $75.71 (+7.06%)
Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy
Analyst Ratings
The average analyst rating for Hancock Whitney stock is "Strong Buy". This means that analysts believe this stock is likely to perform very well in the near future and significantly outperform the market.
Recommendation Trends
| Rating | Sep '25 | Oct '25 | Nov '25 | Dec '25 | Jan '26 | Feb '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Buy | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Hold | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Strong Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citigroup | Citigroup | Strong Buy Maintains $76 → $78 | Strong Buy | Maintains | $76 → $78 | +10.29% | Jan 22, 2026 |
| Piper Sandler | Piper Sandler | Buy Maintains $72 → $78 | Buy | Maintains | $72 → $78 | +10.29% | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Hold Maintains $70 → $72 | Hold | Maintains | $70 → $72 | +1.81% | Jan 21, 2026 |
| DA Davidson | DA Davidson | Strong Buy Maintains $77 → $79 | Strong Buy | Maintains | $77 → $79 | +11.71% | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Raymond James | Raymond James | Strong Buy Maintains $72 → $78 | Strong Buy | Maintains | $72 → $78 | +10.29% | Jan 7, 2026 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
1.63B
from 1.46B
Increased by 11.34%
Revenue Next Year
1.70B
from 1.63B
Increased by 4.36%
EPS This Year
6.38
from 5.67
Increased by 12.61%
EPS Next Year
6.84
from 6.38
Increased by 7.17%
Historical EPS numbers are GAAP, while forecasted numbers may be non-GAAP.
Revenue Forecast
| Revenue | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 1.7B | 1.8B | |
| Avg | 1.6B | 1.7B | |
| Low | 1.6B | 1.6B |
Revenue Growth
| Revenue Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 16.7% | 9.8% | |
| Avg | 11.3% | 4.4% | |
| Low | 7.2% | -0.8% |
EPS Forecast
| EPS | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 6.78 | 7.50 | |
| Avg | 6.38 | 6.84 | |
| Low | 5.99 | 6.35 |
EPS Growth
| EPS Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 19.6% | 17.4% | |
| Avg | 12.6% | 7.2% | |
| Low | 5.6% | -0.6% |
Sources: Price targets and analyst ratings provided by Benzinga. Revenue and EPS forecast data provided by Finnhub. The data is sourced from Wall Street analysts. Data disclaimer.