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$52.66 - $75.43
Previous CloseN/A
Volume61.80K
Average Volume (3M)894.97K
Market Cap
$5.48B
Enterprise Value$6.97B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$563.22M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.34B
Price to Earnings (P/E)27.6
Beta1.01
Next Earnings
Jul 21, 2026EPS Estimate
1.55Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.74%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)5.70
Shares Outstanding81,546,524
10 Day Avg. Volume745,076
30 Day Avg. Volume894,966
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 Cap1.27
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.45
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.73
Enterprise Value/Ebitda10.62
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$79.00Price Target Upside14.93% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)6.36
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.59B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Profitability & MarginsSustained high operating and net margins indicate the bank converts revenue to profit efficiently across cycles. Durable margin structure supports internal capital generation, funds reinvestment and dividends, and provides a buffer against cyclical revenue dips over the next several quarters.
High Earnings-to-Cash ConversionConsistently converting earnings into cash strengthens liquidity and funding flexibility. High cash conversion underpins steady shareholder returns and capacity for buybacks/dividends, and reduces dependence on external funding for loan growth or capital needs over the medium term.
Solid Capital Position & Shareholder ReturnsAbove-target regulatory capital ratios and active capital return signal strong balance sheet capacity. Robust CET1/TCE cushions credit stress and supports continued buybacks/dividends while preserving regulatory headroom during mid-single-digit loan growth execution.
Bears Say
Cash Flow VolatilitySharp swings in operating and free cash flow reduce predictability of internal funding for growth and capital returns. Volatility complicates planning for buybacks/dividends and raises reliance on stable deposit funding or external funding during weaker cash quarters.
Deposit Pressure & Limited Net Loan GrowthPublic fund outflows and elevated prepayments restrained net loan growth, limiting expansion of interest-earning assets. Persistent deposit volatility pressures funding costs and constrains sustainable NII expansion unless loan production and deposit retention improve materially.
One-time Securities Restructuring LossA large pretax restructuring loss hit GAAP earnings and highlights execution trade-offs when repositioning the securities book. While it supports future NIM, such sizable one-offs reduce near-term earnings reliability and can weigh on regulatory capital and investor confidence until benefits realize.
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 $52.66 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 $5.48B.
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 77 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 $0.45 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 81,546,524 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 -1.679%.
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:
$79.00 (14.93% Upside)
$79.00 (14.93% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
HWC Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 165.9K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $4.7M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Neutral
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.8%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.7%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 99%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
45.62%
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 operates as the financial holding company for Hancock Whitney Bank that provides traditional and online banking services to commercial, small business, and retail customers. It accepts various deposit products, including noninterest-bearing demand deposits, interest-bearing transaction accounts, savings accounts, money market deposit accounts, and time deposit accounts. The company also offers loans products comprising commercial and industrial loans; commercial real estate loans; construction and land development loans; residential mortgages; consumer loans comprising second lien mortgage home loans, home equity lines of credit, and nonresidential consumer purpose loans; revolving credit facilities; and letters of credit and financial guarantees. In addition, it offers investment brokerage and treasury management services, and annuity and life insurance products; and trust and investment management services to retirement plans, corporations, and individuals. Further, the company facilitates investments in new market tax credit activities; and holds various foreclosed assets. The company operates 177 banking locations and 239 automated teller machines primarily in the Gulf south corridor, including southern and central Mississippi; southern and central Alabama; southern, central, and northwest Louisiana; the northern, central, and panhandle regions of Florida; and certain areas of east Texas, including Houston, Beaumont, Dallas, and San Antonio. It also operates a loan production office in Tennessee; and a trust and asset management office in Texas. The company was formerly known as Hancock Holding Company and changed its name to Hancock Whitney Corporation in May 2018. Hancock Whitney Corporation was founded in 1899 and is headquartered in Gulfport, Mississippi.
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
Average Price Target
$79.00
▲(14.93% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
1.08% Insiders
39.55% Mutual Funds
1.81% Other Institutional Investors
25.69% Public Companies and
Individual Investors