Hancock Whitney price target raised to $79 from $75 at Stephens

Stephens analyst Matt Olney raised the firm’s price target on Hancock Whitney (HWC) to $79 from $75 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares after the company reported a “modest” operating EPS beat, driven by strong adjusted fees and steady credit trends. The firm is “pleased” to see the company is on pace to add 50 new commercial producers in 2026 as it believes this will be an important growth driver for 2027, the analyst tells investors.