Hancock Whitney Corp (HWC)
NASDAQ:HWC
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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$52.93 - $75.43
Previous CloseN/A
Volume61.80K
Average Volume (3M)873.75K
Market Cap
$5.88B
Enterprise Value$6.65B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$555.52M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.68B
Price to Earnings (P/E)14.1
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. Volume1,009,871
30 Day Avg. Volume873,751
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.41
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/Revenue3.43
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.75
Enterprise Value/Ebitda11.84
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$78.00Price Target Upside13.47% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)6.48
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.60B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong CapitalizationA CET1 ratio of 13.3% and TCE near 9.93% provide durable loss-absorption capacity and regulatory flexibility. This capital footing supports organic growth, M&A execution, dividends and buybacks while reducing the likelihood of forced asset sales under stress, bolstering franchise resilience.
Consistent Free Cash FlowSustained absolute operating and free cash flow at this scale supports recurring shareholder returns and reinvestment. Close alignment of free cash flow to net income indicates earnings quality and gives management multiple durable levers (buybacks, dividends, acquisitions) without heavy reliance on new funding.
Strategic Florida ExpansionThe OFB acquisition meaningfully extends the bank into central Florida, adding scale and local relationships in a faster-growth market. If executed and integrated well, this expands deposit and commercial lending franchises, diversifies geography, and creates a durable revenue and customerdensity lift over several years.
Bears Say
Revenue Decline & Margin CompressionA multi-quarter decline in revenue and compressed margins signal the business is facing structural headwinds: slower loan growth, fee variability and tighter net interest spread. Persisting declines would erode return on equity, limit reinvestment capacity and raise pressure on long-term profitability.
Deposit Concentration / Public Funds OutflowsExposure to volatile public fund balances creates funding and liquidity risk as those deposits can move seasonally or by policy. Repeated outflows force greater reliance on repricing, wholesale funding, or faster deposit remediation, pressuring net interest margin durability and loan growth funding over time.
Loan Paydowns & Cash Flow VolatilityLarge unexpected prepayments and uneven operating cash flow reduce predictability of loan balances, interest income and NII. Reinvestment risk from paydowns and variable cash conversion complicates long-term planning for margins and capital deployment, potentially slowing sustained loan growth.
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 $52.93 and its highest was $75.43 in the past 12 months.
What is Hancock Whitney Corp’s market cap?
Hancock Whitney Corp’s market cap is $5.88B.
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 35 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
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Hancock Whitney Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$78.00 (13.47% Upside)
$78.00 (13.47% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
HWC Sentiment 70%
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
Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
36.27%
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
0:00 / 0:00
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
Average Price Target
$78.00
▲(13.47% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
1.08% Insiders
39.52% Mutual Funds
14.91% Other Institutional Investors
12.15% Public Companies and
Individual Investors