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HWC Stock Chart & Stats
$76.20
$0.06(0.08%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$76.20
$0.06(0.08%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$54.05 - $79.36
Previous CloseN/A
Volume106.96K
Average Volume (3M)985.26K
Market Cap
$6.25B
Enterprise Value$7.85K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$555.52M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.68B
Price to Earnings (P/E)15.0
Beta1.04
Next Earnings
Oct 20, 2026EPS Estimate
1.67Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.47%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.90
Shares Outstanding81,157,970
10 Day Avg. Volume1,047,515
30 Day Avg. Volume985,261
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 Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$84.11Price Target Upside10.38% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering9
EPS Forecast (FY)6.49
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.63B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
High Profitability And Operating EfficiencySustained high returns and a mid-50s efficiency ratio indicate the bank runs an efficient franchise that converts revenue into earnings. Over 2–6 months this operational leverage supports durable profitability, funds reinvestment and buybacks, and cushions earnings through moderate revenue soft patches.
Solid Capitalization And Manageable LeverageA low debt-to-equity ratio and a sizeable equity base provide a lasting capital buffer for credit stress, regulatory variability or strategic M&A. This structural strength increases flexibility to fund growth, absorb acquisition-related capital hits, and maintain dividend/repurchase programs over the medium term.
Strong Cash Generation And High Free Cash Flow ConversionRobust operating and free cash flow that closely tracks net income indicates quality earnings and reliable internal funding. That persistent cash conversion supports dividends, buybacks and loan growth without excessive external financing, improving financial resilience over multiple quarters.
Bears Say
Revenue Decline And Margin CompressionA multi-quarter revenue decline and step-down in net margins signal structural growth and profitability headwinds. Over 2–6 months this can limit internal reinvestment capacity, compress returns on equity, and make meeting growth or capital-return targets more challenging without strategic initiatives to restore top-line momentum.
Loan Yield Pressure And Competitive PricingPersistent downward pressure on new loan yields and tight middle-market pricing reduces net interest spread, the bank's core earnings driver. Over the medium term, sustained competitive compression can slow NII growth and requires either higher volume, cost cuts or scale to offset margin deterioration.
Acquisition Capital Hit And Integration Timing RiskThe One Florida Bank deal materially reduces tangible capital ratios and delays full cost synergy realization until 2027. This structural capital drag may constrain lending or require capital actions, and integration timing risk could pressure returns and regulatory buffers for multiple quarters post-close.
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 $79.36 in the past 12 months.
What is Hancock Whitney Corp’s market cap?
Hancock Whitney Corp’s market cap is $6.25B.
When is Hancock Whitney Corp’s upcoming earnings report date?
Hancock Whitney Corp’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 20, 2026 which is in 79 days.
How were Hancock Whitney Corp’s earnings last quarter?
Hancock Whitney Corp released its earnings results on Jul 21, 2026. The company reported $1.55 earnings per share for the quarter, the consensus estimate of $1.55 by $0.
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 2.47%. See more information on Hancock Whitney Corp dividends here
What is Hancock Whitney Corp’s EPS estimate?
Hancock Whitney Corp’s EPS estimate is 1.67.
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 $1.55 in its last earnings report, expectations of $1.55. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.313%.
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?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Hancock Whitney Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$84.11 (10.38% Upside)
$84.11 (10.38% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
HWC Sentiment 80%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
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
Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 4.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.1%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
29.64%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
2.47%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
3.22%
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
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveys a broadly positive message: solid profitability, controlled expenses, sequential and year-over-year growth in earnings, loans and deposits, improved asset-quality trends, successful banker hiring and accretive capital actions (buybacks + approved acquisition). Challenges include competitive loan/deposit pricing, modest pressure on loan yields and a conservative CECL stance, plus expected upward pressure on deposit costs in H2. On balance the strengths and momentum highlighted by management (earnings, PPNR, improved criticized loans, deposit funding of loan growth, acquisition approval and disciplined capital return) materially outweigh the presented headwinds.View all HWC earnings summariesHWC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$84.11
▲(10.38% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
1.03% Insiders
39.62% Mutual Funds
3.64% Other Institutional Investors
23.12% Public Companies and
Individual Investors