Hancock Whitney price target raised to $72 from $70 at Piper Sandler

Piper Sandler raised the firm’s price target on Hancock Whitney (HWC) to $72 from $70 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. The firm notes the strong Q2 results were driven by about 6% LQA loan growth, enhanced asset quality, and strategic progress with the Sabal Trust Company acquisition .