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HWC Stock Chart & Stats
$68.74
$0.09(0.16%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$68.74
$0.09(0.16%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$54.05 - $76.39
Previous CloseN/A
Volume61.80K
Average Volume (3M)976.76K
Market Cap
$5.98B
Enterprise Value$6.79B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$555.52M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.68B
Price to Earnings (P/E)15.3
Beta1.01
Next Earnings
Jul 21, 2026EPS Estimate
1.55Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.74%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.90
Shares Outstanding81,157,970
10 Day Avg. Volume964,853
30 Day Avg. Volume976,763
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.44
Price to Book (P/B)1.19
Price to Sales (P/S)2.62
P/FCF Ratio10.12
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.13
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.50
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.84
Enterprise Value/Ebitda12.08
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$79.75Price Target Upside16.02% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)6.48
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.61B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Capital Strength & Shareholder ReturnsHancock Whitney's CET1 (13.3%) and TCE (~9.93%) alongside ongoing buybacks and an 11% dividend increase provide durable financial flexibility. Strong capital cushions losses, supports organic growth and M&A, and permits shareholder distributions without breaching regulatory targets.
Bond Portfolio Restructuring Lifts NIMThe securities restructuring produces a structural uplift to earning asset yields and recurring NIM benefits (~7 bps annualized). That durable yield enhancement helps offset soft loan yields, improving core net interest income generation and supporting margin sustainability over the medium term.
Strategic M&A Expands FranchiseThe acquisition of OFB Bancshares (One Florida Bank; ~$2.1B assets) materially expands Hancock Whitney's Florida footprint into Orlando and the Panhandle. This structural market entry increases deposit and lending scale, diversifies regional exposure, and is intended to be immediately accretive excluding one-time costs.
Bears Say
Revenue And Margin DecelerationA TTM revenue decline (-3.9%) with net margin compressed to ~21% reflects slowing core franchise momentum. With fee income roughly flat and margins down from prior peaks, sustainable earnings growth now depends on consistent loan growth, margin recovery from asset repricing, or deeper expense efficiencies.
Operating Cash-Flow VolatilityAlthough absolute free cash flow is sizable, management highlights volatility in operating cash conversion and intermittent low coverage periods. This uneven cash flow reduces predictability for internal funding of loans, buybacks, and dividends and increases reliance on external funding when timing mismatches occur.
Deposit Pressure & Limited Loan GrowthModest net loan growth (+$33M) alongside sizable unplanned paydowns and deposit declines (public funds outflows) constrains expansion of interest-earning assets. This weak organic growth and funding pressure increases sensitivity to deposit repricing and forces reliance on securities reinvestment or M&A to drive net interest income.
Hancock Whitney News
HWC FAQ
What was Hancock Whitney Corp’s price range in the past 12 months?
Hancock Whitney Corp lowest stock price was $54.05 and its highest was $76.39 in the past 12 months.
What is Hancock Whitney Corp’s market cap?
Hancock Whitney Corp’s market cap is $5.98B.
When is Hancock Whitney Corp’s upcoming earnings report date?
Hancock Whitney Corp’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 21, 2026 which is in 10 days.
How were Hancock Whitney Corp’s earnings last quarter?
Hancock Whitney Corp released its earnings results on Apr 21, 2026. The company reported $1.52 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.498 by $0.022.
Is Hancock Whitney Corp overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Hancock Whitney Corp’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Hancock Whitney Corp pay dividends?
Hancock Whitney Corp pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.5 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.74%. See more information on Hancock Whitney Corp dividends here
What is Hancock Whitney Corp’s EPS estimate?
Hancock Whitney Corp’s EPS estimate is 1.55.
How many shares outstanding does Hancock Whitney Corp have?
Hancock Whitney Corp has 81,157,970 shares outstanding.
What happened to Hancock Whitney Corp’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Hancock Whitney Corp reported an EPS of $1.52 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.498. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.678%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Hancock Whitney Corp?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in HWC
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Hancock Whitney Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$79.75 (16.02% Upside)
$79.75 (16.02% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
HWC Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 67%
Sector Average 67%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 254.3K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $28.0K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Neutral
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.4%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.4%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
25.89%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
9.35%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
2.28%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Hancock Whitney Corp
Hancock Whitney Corporation, founded in 1899 and headquartered in Gulfport, Mississippi, functions as the financial holding company for Hancock Whitney Bank. This institution delivers a comprehensive range of traditional and online banking solutions to commercial entities, small businesses, and individual consumers. Its deposit product portfolio includes noninterest-bearing checking accounts, interest-bearing transaction accounts, savings accounts, money market deposit accounts, and time deposits. The company also provides diverse loan options, such as commercial and industrial financing, commercial real estate loans, construction and land development loans, residential mortgages, and consumer loans like second lien mortgage home loans, home equity lines of credit, and other consumer purpose loans. Additionally, it offers revolving credit facilities, letters of credit, and financial guarantees. Beyond core banking, Hancock Whitney furnishes investment brokerage and treasury management services, along with annuity and life insurance products. It also provides trust and investment management services for retirement plans, corporations, and individuals. The corporation further participates in new market tax credit activities and manages foreclosed assets. Operating primarily throughout the Gulf South corridor, Hancock Whitney maintains a significant physical presence with 177 banking locations and 239 automated teller machines. Its operational footprint covers southern and central Mississippi; southern and central Alabama; southern, central, and northwest Louisiana; the northern, central, and panhandle areas of Florida; and specific regions of East Texas, including Houston, Beaumont, Dallas, and San Antonio. The company also operates a loan production office in Tennessee and a dedicated trust and asset management office in Texas. Formerly known as Hancock Holding Company, the company rebranded to Hancock Whitney Corporation in May 2018.
HWC Company Deck
HWC Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
Overall the call presented a constructive tone: profitability metrics improved (ROA, ROTCE, adjusted EPS), NIM expanded, capital ratios remain strong and management both returned capital and completed a bond restructuring that should lift future yields. Management retained guidance and expressed confidence in mid-single-digit loan growth driven by loan production and new banker hires. Offsets included modest net loan growth this quarter due to elevated prepayments and public fund deposit outflows, a one-time loss from the bond restructuring, and some uptick in nonaccruals. On balance the positive operational and capital dynamics and the maintained/optimistic guidance outweigh the near-term headwinds.View all HWC earnings summariesHWC Stock 12 Month Forecast
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Average Price Target
$79.75
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Ownership Overview
1.06% Insiders
39.62% Mutual Funds
0.09% Other Institutional Investors
26.98% Public Companies and
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