Hancock Whitney reports Q3 EPS $1.12, consensus $1.04

Reports Q3 NII $272.1M vs. $282.9M last year. Reports Q3 net interest margin 3.27% vs. 3.30% last year. “Third quarter of 2023 results reflect the continued strength and stability of our Company,” said John M. Hairston, President & CEO. “Despite the ongoing challenges in today’s operating environment, we were able to fully fund loan growth with client deposit growth. Our NIM compression moderated this quarter as deposit betas slowed despite the continued remix of DDAs, our funding mix improved, and we reported an improved earning asset yield. Aside from the previously disclosed idiosyncratic charge-off, our problem credit metrics remain at historically low levels and we do not see any broad weaknesses in our loan portfolio. We continue to control expenses and are focused on growing fee income. We maintained a robust ACL to loans of 1.40% and our capital remains solid with estimated tier 1 leverage ratio above 10% and tier 1 common equity above 12%. We remain well capitalized including all unrealized losses in our portfolio. As we celebrate Hancock Whitney Founders Month, we are exceptionally proud of the efforts of our team in continuing our 124-year legacy and in our commitment to the people and communities we serve.”