Hancock Whitney Corporation (HWC)
NASDAQ: HWCFinanceMajor BanksUSD
At close: Oct 7, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
HWC stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $5.75B
- P/E (TTM)
- 14.02
- Forward P/E
- 9.78
- EPS (TTM)
- $5.11
- Dividend yield
- 2.65% ($1.90)
- Ex-dividend date
- Sep 4, 2026
- 52-week range
- 54.05 – 80.13
- Day range
- 71.08 – 72.08
- Volume / Avg
- 1.01M / 821.48K
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 80.22M
- Next earnings
- Oct 20, 2026
52-week range
HWC stock today
Shares of Hancock Whitney (HWC) finished lower on Oct 7 at $71.64, a drop of 1.49% or $1.08 per share, versus the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. At this level, HWC sits in the middle of its 52-week range of $54.05 to $80.13: 10.6% below the high, set on Aug 14, 2026 and 32.5% above the low. HWC is up 12.5% year to date, underperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 13.6%.
At 14.0x trailing earnings, Hancock Whitney trades above the peer-group median of 11.4x. Its forward P/E of 9.8x is lower than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to rise over the next year. The company is scheduled to report Sep/2026 results on Oct 20 after the market closes; analysts expect EPS of $1.65. Hancock Whitney pays an annual dividend of $1.90 per share, a 2.65% yield at the current price.
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About Hancock Whitney
Company profileHancock 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.
- Sector
- Finance
- Industry
- Major Banks
- CEO
- Mr. John M. Hairston
- Headquarters
- Gulfport, MS
- Employees
- 3,674
- Website
- hancockwhitney.com
Financial highlights
Full financialsIn fiscal 2025, Hancock Whitney generated $1.52 billion in revenue, up 4.8% from fiscal 2024, its 10th consecutive year of revenue growth. Net income was $486.1 million (+5.5% year over year), for a net margin of 32.1% versus a median of 31.9% in the prior 5 years. Diluted earnings per share came in at $5.67, up from $5.28.
| Fiscal year | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.52B | $1.45B | $1.39B | $1.38B | $1.30B |
| Growth | +4.78% | +4.33% | +0.33% | +6.47% | +2.42% |
| Net income | $486.07M | $460.81M | $392.60M | $524.09M | $463.21M |
| EPS (diluted) | $5.67 | $5.28 | $4.50 | $5.98 | $5.22 |
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (10 analysts)
buy
Avg. price target
$84.53+17.99%
- Strong buy 2
- Buy 5
- Hold 3
- Sell 0
- Strong sell 0
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Next report
- Oct 20, 2026
- EPS estimate
- $1.65
- Last reported (Q2 2026)
- Aug 7, 2026
- EPS actual vs est.
- $1.55 vs —
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $1.90
- Dividend yield
- 2.65%
- Last payment
- $0.50
- Ex-dividend date
- Sep 4, 2026
HWC news
All HWC newsHancock Whitney peers
Finance sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FNBF.N.B. Corporation | 17.07 | -1.22% | $6.03B | vs HWC |
| HOMBHome BancShares Inc. | 28.18 | -1.30% | $5.64B | vs HWC |
| GBCIGlacier Bancorp Inc. | 42.77 | -1.86% | $5.57B | vs HWC |
| UBSIUnited Bankshares Inc. | 45.34 | -1.56% | $6.17B | vs HWC |
| AUBAtlantic Union Bankshares Corporation | 37.60 | -1.42% | $5.37B | vs HWC |
| ASBAssociated Banc-Corp | 28.41 | -1.70% | $5.37B | vs HWC |
| ABCBAmeris Bancorp | 78.87 | -1.35% | $5.29B | vs HWC |
| VLYValley National Bancorp | 12.48 | -1.50% | $6.90B | vs HWC |
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Hancock Whitney stock FAQ
What is Hancock Whitney's stock price today?
HWC last traded at $71.64 as of Oct 7, 4:00 PM EDT, down 1.49% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does Hancock Whitney pay a dividend?
Yes. Hancock Whitney pays $1.90 per share annually, a 2.65% yield. The most recent dividend of $0.50 had an ex-dividend date of Sep 4, 2026.
When is Hancock Whitney's next earnings date?
Hancock Whitney is expected to report earnings on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $1.65.
What is HWC's P/E ratio?
HWC trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 14.02 and a forward P/E of 9.78, compared with a median of 11.4 for its closest peers.
Who is Hancock Whitney's CEO?
Mr. John M. Hairston is the chief executive officer of Hancock Whitney Corporation, which has about 3,674 employees.
Has HWC ever split its stock?
Yes. The most recent HWC stock split was a 2-for-1 split on Mar 19, 2004, one of 4 splits on record.
What is the HWC 52-week high?
The 52-week high for HWC is $80.13 and the 52-week low is $54.05. The stock is currently 10.6% below its high.