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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 - $79.36
Previous CloseN/A
Volume61.80K
Average Volume (3M)963.43K
Market Cap
$6.37B
Enterprise Value$6.35K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$555.52M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.68B
Price to Earnings (P/E)16.0
Beta0.98
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. Volume793,800
30 Day Avg. Volume963,434
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
$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 ReturnsStrong CET1 (13.3%) and near-10% TCE provide a durable regulatory and loss-absorption buffer. Coupled with ongoing buybacks and an 11% dividend hike, this supports sustained capital returns, M&A optionality, and resilience to credit or liquidity stress over the medium term.
Higher Earning Asset Yield From Bond RestructuringThe securities restructuring meaningfully lifts portfolio yields and is modeled to add structural NIM benefit (~7 bps annually, larger on full-quarter basis). This raises baseline interest earning capacity independent of loan yields, improving sustainable net interest income and margin durability.
Strategic M&A Expands FranchiseThe all-cash OFB Bancshares deal expands physical presence into central Florida and adds ~$2.1B of assets and retail deposits. Geographic diversification and local deposit pools support longer-term loan growth, cross-sell of fee products, and scale benefits if integration executes as planned.
Bears Say
Revenue Decline & ROE CompressionA multi-quarter decline in top-line and a drift lower in ROE reduce internal capital generation and constrain sustainable earnings growth. Persistently compressed margins and weaker revenue trends limit flexibility to invest in growth or sustain elevated shareholder distributions over a multi-quarter horizon.
Deposit Funding Pressure & CD Rollover RiskMeaningful public-fund outflows and a large CD maturity schedule (~$7B, ~$5B in next three quarters) create structural funding risk. If renewal rates are higher or rollover rates fall, funding cost escalation could compress NIM and restrict lending margin expansion absent offsetting balance-sheet actions.
Volatile Cash Flow & Loan Balance PredictabilityHigh borrower paydowns and uneven operating cash flow reduce predictability of loan balances and net interest income. This variability complicates multi-quarter planning for asset deployment and makes earnings more sensitive to timing of originations and deposit flows, weakening structural revenue visibility.
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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 $6.37B.
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 2 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 64%
Sector Average 64%
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 ▲ 1.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.3%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
34.08%
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 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$79.75
▲(16.02% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
1.06% Insiders
39.62% Mutual Funds
0.80% Other Institutional Investors
25.87% Public Companies and
Individual Investors