Hancock Whitney (HWC) Stock Overview
Operates as the financial holding company for Hancock Whitney Bank that provides traditional and online banking services to commercial, small business, and retail customers in the United States. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 3/6 |
| Future Growth | 3/6 |
| Past Performance | 2/6 |
| Financial Health | 6/6 |
| Dividends | 4/6 |
Rewards
Risk Analysis
No risks detected for HWC from our risk checks.
HWC Community Fair Values
Create NarrativeSee what 7 others think this stock is worth. Follow their fair value or set your own to get alerts.
Analyst Price Targets
Hancock Whitney Corporation Competitors
Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$68.12 |
| 52 Week High | US$75.43 |
| 52 Week Low | US$52.89 |
| Beta | 0.98 |
| 1 Month Change | 2.24% |
| 3 Month Change | 3.51% |
| 1 Year Change | 24.60% |
| 3 Year Change | 68.03% |
| 5 Year Change | 38.17% |
| Change since IPO | 1,520.79% |
Recent News & Updates
Seeking Alpha • May 27
Hancock Whitney: Recent M&A Makes Shares Attractive (Upgrade)
Summary Hancock Whitney is upgraded to "Buy" after recent M&A activity and relative underperformance, with 13% upside and a stable dividend. HWC's $378 million all-cash acquisition of OFB Bancshares deepens its Florida presence, leveraging a strong capital position and targeting cost synergies. Post-acquisition, capital allocation will pivot: the dividend remains, but buybacks are expected to halt until CET1 normalizes by late 2027. Loan growth guidance is mid-single digits, deposit growth is expected to be flat, and EPS is projected at $6.40 in 2024 and ~$7 by 2027. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Apr 26
HWC: Normalized Yield Curve And Capital Returns Will Support Future Outperformance
Narrative Update The updated analyst price target for Hancock Whitney has increased by about $1 to reflect a slightly higher fair value estimate of $77.67. Analysts attribute this change to a stronger revenue growth outlook and solid profitability expectations, supported by recent P/E and margin assumptions.Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • May 27
Hancock Whitney: Recent M&A Makes Shares Attractive (Upgrade)
Summary Hancock Whitney is upgraded to "Buy" after recent M&A activity and relative underperformance, with 13% upside and a stable dividend. HWC's $378 million all-cash acquisition of OFB Bancshares deepens its Florida presence, leveraging a strong capital position and targeting cost synergies. Post-acquisition, capital allocation will pivot: the dividend remains, but buybacks are expected to halt until CET1 normalizes by late 2027. Loan growth guidance is mid-single digits, deposit growth is expected to be flat, and EPS is projected at $6.40 in 2024 and ~$7 by 2027. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Apr 26
HWC: Normalized Yield Curve And Capital Returns Will Support Future Outperformance
Narrative Update The updated analyst price target for Hancock Whitney has increased by about $1 to reflect a slightly higher fair value estimate of $77.67. Analysts attribute this change to a stronger revenue growth outlook and solid profitability expectations, supported by recent P/E and margin assumptions.Narrative Update • Apr 10
HWC: Normalized Yield Curve And Dividend Acceleration Will Drive Future Outperformance
Analysts have nudged their price targets on Hancock Whitney higher, with one key target moving $3 to $81. They point to a solid profitability outlook supported by what they describe as a more normalized yield curve for regional banks.Narrative Update • Mar 26
HWC: Normalized Yield Curve And Capital Returns Will Support Future Outperformance
Narrative Update The updated fair value estimate for Hancock Whitney edges down from $77.63 to $76.78, even as analysts lift price targets into the $78 to $81 range, pointing to a supportive view on profitability with a normalized yield curve now in play. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a cluster of higher price targets for Hancock Whitney, with several bullish analysts raising their estimates into the upper $70s and low $80s.Narrative Update • Mar 12
HWC: Normalized Yield Curve And Capital Returns Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have lifted their price targets on Hancock Whitney by up to $9, citing what they describe as a solid profitability outlook for regional banks, supported by a more normalized yield curve and what they view as attractive relative valuation. Analyst Commentary Recent research has clustered around a more optimistic stance on Hancock Whitney, with several firms lifting their price targets and pointing to what they view as supportive fundamentals for regional banks, including a more normalized yield curve and what they see as a discounted valuation versus peers.Narrative Update • Feb 26
HWC: Normalized Yield Curve And Capital Returns Will Support Future Upside
The updated analyst price target for Hancock Whitney edges higher by about $0.38 to $77.63, reflecting analysts' generally positive view on the bank's profitability outlook, including recent commentary that regional banks could benefit from a more normalized yield curve. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a cluster of upward price target revisions for Hancock Whitney, with several firms lifting their views on where the stock could trade.Narrative Update • Feb 10
HWC: Fee Momentum And Capital Deployment Will Support Balanced Forward Risk Reward
Analysts have nudged their price targets on Hancock Whitney higher, reflected in our fair value estimate moving from $76.83 to $77.25. They cite expectations for solid profitability, fee income momentum, ongoing capital deployment, and what they see as an attractive P/E valuation relative to peers.Narrative Update • Jan 23
HWC: Capital Deployment And Fee Momentum Will Support Balanced Future Outlook
Analysts have raised their price targets on Hancock Whitney, reflected in an updated fair value estimate of $76.83, up from $73.28. They cite profitability above peers, ongoing capital deployment, fee momentum, still benign credit metrics, and a valuation that remains discounted relative to peers.Narrative Update • Jan 07
HWC: Share Repurchases And Lower Net Charge Offs Will Support Balanced Outlook
Analysts have nudged their price target on Hancock Whitney higher to about $73.28 from roughly $72.17, citing modest adjustments to assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E expectations. What's in the News The Board of Directors authorized a new share buyback plan on December 10, 2025.Narrative Update • Dec 18
HWC: Share Repurchases And Stable Credit Trends Will Support Balanced Outlook
Analysts have nudged their price target on Hancock Whitney higher to approximately $72.17 from $70.25. This reflects modestly improved fair value assumptions despite slightly softer revenue growth and profit margin expectations, paired with a marginally higher projected future P/E multiple.Analysis Article • Oct 18
Analyst Estimates: Here's What Brokers Think Of Hancock Whitney Corporation (NASDAQ:HWC) After Its Third-Quarter Report
Hancock Whitney Corporation ( NASDAQ:HWC ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its shares...Narrative Update • Sep 09
Acquisition And Hiring Will Strengthen US Banking Resilience
Analysts raised Hancock Whitney’s price target to $70.25 on Q2 loan growth, net interest margin expansion, and expected Fed rate cuts, though some caution remains due to outperformance YTD and moderating revenue growth forecasts. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts expect upcoming Federal Reserve interest rate cuts to positively impact regional bank valuations, serving as catalysts for Hancock Whitney’s stock.Analysis Article • Jul 19
Hancock Whitney Corporation (NASDAQ:HWC) Released Earnings Last Week And Analysts Lifted Their Price Target To US$69.13
As you might know, Hancock Whitney Corporation ( NASDAQ:HWC ) recently reported its second-quarter numbers. Revenues of...Seeking Alpha • Apr 19
Hancock Whitney Benefits From Excellent Capital Positioning
Summary Hancock Whitney (HWC) has been a solid performer with a 14% gain over the past year, but more recently, there has been a 20% drop from highs. Strong Q1 earnings, disciplined underwriting, and a robust capital position support HWC's stability amid economic uncertainty and slower loan growth. HWC's strategic expansions and acquisitions, particularly in the Sun Belt, are poised to enhance long-term growth despite current macroeconomic challenges. With a fair value estimate of $55, HWC offers a 17% upside, making it an attractive buy, especially given its strong capital cushion and near-4% dividend yield. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Nov 14
Hancock Whitney: Still Attractive After The Post-Election Rally
Summary Like most U.S. banks, Mississippi-based Hancock Whitney got a nice boost from last week's election, with the stock up sharply since then. Third quarter results were solid, with the bank earning $115 million in net income, mapping to sound underlying profitability metrics. Despite moving closer to my low-$60s price target, these shares can still deliver good returns from here. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
New Narrative • Oct 20
Unlocking Growth And Expanding Revenue Streams
Strategic SNC reduction and banker recruitment focus on loan growth, boosting lending activity and future revenue.Seeking Alpha • Oct 06
Hancock Whitney: An Unfortunate Downgrade
Summary I am downgrading Hancock Whitney from a ‘buy’ to a ‘hold’ due to recent mixed financial results and limited upside potential. The company's net interest income has declined, driven by a decrease in total earning assets, and despite a slight increase in net interest margin. Non-interest income grew, but higher expenses and lower net interest income led to a drop in net income, raising concerns. Hancock Whitney's uninsured deposit exposure is above my preferred threshold, and while asset quality is solid, shares are decently priced but not great. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jul 18
Hancock Whitney: Still Room For Upside After A Solid Q2
Summary Shares of Southern lender Hancock Whitney have done well since my last update in June, matching regional bank peers with a circa 19% total return. Q2 results look solid. Funding cost pressures have now dissipated, asset quality remains robust, and the bank has resumed share repurchases as expected. These shares are a little more expensive now, but relatively modest assumptions regarding growth and profitability can still drive double-digit upside from the current price. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jun 12
Hancock Whitney: Not Ready For A Downgrade Just Yet
Summary Hancock Whitney's stock has seen upside of 17.8% since being rated a 'buy' in June 2023. The bank's balance sheet has improved, with increased deposits and loans, but there have been weaknesses in revenue and profit. Shares are slightly cheap compared to similar banks, but there are cheaper options available. The overall outlook for the company is positive. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jun 04
Hancock Whitney: Surplus Capital Points To The Resumption Of Stock Buybacks
Summary Shares of Hancock Whitney Corporation have modestly outperformed peers since my last update, as funding cost headwinds continue to ease and attention turns to the bank's strong capital position. Buybacks look poised to resume soon, with the bank needing to ramp up capital returns if it is to avoid accumulating more surplus capital. These shares continue to look modestly valued at around 1.35x tangible book value, with this implying a P/E of less than 10x consensus 2024 EPS. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaShareholder Returns
| HWC | US Banks | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 0.9% | -0.4% | 1.5% |
| 1Y | 24.6% | 19.4% | 28.6% |
Return vs Industry: HWC exceeded the US Banks industry which returned 18.9% over the past year.
Return vs Market: HWC underperformed the US Market which returned 28.4% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| HWC volatility | |
|---|---|
| HWC Average Weekly Movement | 3.2% |
| Banks Industry Average Movement | 3.2% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.8% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.0% |
Stable Share Price: HWC has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: HWC's weekly volatility (3%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1899 | 3,658 | John Hairston | www.hancockwhitney.com |
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 in the United States. The company offers various transaction and savings deposit products, such as brokered deposits, time deposits, and money market accounts; treasury management services; secured and unsecured loan products, including revolving credit facilities; letters of credit and similar financial guarantees; trust and investment management services to retirement plans, corporations, and individuals; and investment advisory and brokerage products. It also provides commercial and industrial loans, such as commercial non-real estate and real estate loans; construction and land development loans; residential mortgages; and consumer loans comprising second lien mortgage home loans, home equity lines of credit, and nonresidential consumer purpose loans, automobiles, recreational vehicles and boats, other personal purposes, deposit account secured loans, and small portfolio of credit card receivables.
Hancock Whitney Corporation Fundamentals Summary
| HWC fundamental statistics | |
|---|---|
| Market cap | US$5.51b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$412.31m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$1.39b |
13.4x
P/E Ratio1.3x
P/B RatioIs HWC overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| HWC income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$1.39b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$0 |
| Gross Profit | US$1.39b |
| Other Expenses | US$972.87m |
| Earnings | US$412.31m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 5.08 |
| Gross Margin | 100.00% |
| Net Profit Margin | 29.77% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 37.2% |
How did HWC perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
2.9%
Current Dividend Yield38%
Payout RatioDoes HWC pay a reliable dividends?
See HWC dividend history and benchmarks| Hancock Whitney dividend dates | |
|---|---|
| Ex Dividend Date | Jun 05 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Jun 15 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 5 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 15 days |
Does HWC pay a reliable dividends?
See HWC dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2026/05/29 18:41 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/29 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
|---|---|---|---|
| Company Financials | 10 years |
| |
| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
|
|
| Market Prices | 30 years |
| |
| Ownership | 10 years |
| |
| Management | 10 years |
| |
| Key Developments | 10 years |
|
* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.
Analysis Model and Snowflake
Details of the analysis model used to generate this report is available on our Github page, we also have guides on how to use our reports and tutorials on Youtube.
Learn about the world class team who designed and built the Simply Wall St analysis model.
Industry and Sector Metrics
Our industry and section metrics are calculated every 6 hours by Simply Wall St, details of our process are available on Github.
Analyst Sources
Hancock Whitney Corporation is covered by 24 analysts. 3 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| Jared David Shaw | Barclays |
| Ebrahim Poonawala | BofA Global Research |
| Christopher Marinac | Brean Capital Historical (Janney Montgomery) |