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The latest announcement is out from Hancock Whitney ( (HWC) ).
On January 20, 2026, Hancock Whitney reported fourth-quarter 2025 net income of $125.6 million, or $1.49 per diluted share, essentially flat versus the prior quarter and up from $1.40 a year earlier, capping what management described as a strong year of higher adjusted EPS, improved adjusted pre-provision net revenue, and double-digit tangible book value growth. The bank posted solid loan and deposit expansion, continued improvement in criticized and nonaccrual loans, and maintained a 1.43% allowance for credit losses while delivering a 3.48% net interest margin and a sub-55% efficiency ratio, even as noninterest expenses ticked higher. Capital levels remained robust—with an estimated CET1 ratio of 13.66% and TCE ratio of 10.06%—supporting an active capital return strategy, including repurchase of 2.54 million shares in the fourth quarter that exhausted its existing buyback authorization and a newly approved program effective January 1, 2026 for up to about 4.1 million additional shares, signaling confidence in ongoing growth and shareholder value creation going into 2026.
The most recent analyst rating on (HWC) stock is a Buy with a $78.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Hancock Whitney stock, see the HWC Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on HWC Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, HWC is a Outperform.
Hancock Whitney’s strong financial performance and attractive valuation are key strengths, supported by positive earnings call insights. However, technical indicators suggest caution due to overbought conditions.
To see Spark’s full report on HWC stock, click here.
More about Hancock Whitney
Hancock Whitney Corporation (Nasdaq: HWC), based in Gulfport, Mississippi, is a regional banking institution providing commercial and consumer banking services, including loans, deposits, equipment finance, and wealth-related products, with a focus on markets across the Gulf South. The bank targets a mix of commercial clients, public sector entities, and retail customers, emphasizing diversified loan production and a balanced deposit base, including significant public fund balances.
Average Trading Volume: 814,894
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: $5.71B
For detailed information about HWC stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.