HWC Company Profile and Key Details

Q: Who are the executives of HWC?

Ms. Trisha Voltz CarlsonExecutive Vice President & Investor Relations Mang.Mr. Cecil W. Knight Jr.Executive Vice President & Chief Banking OfficerMs. Cindy S. CollinsChief Compliance OfficerMr. David J. Lundgren Jr., C.F.A., CFAChief Investment OfficerMs. Joy Lambert Phillips Esq.Senior EVice President, Corporation Sec. & Gen. CounselMr. D. Shane LoperSenior EVice President & Chief Operating OfficerMr. John M. HairstonPres, Chief Executive Officer & DirectorMr. R. Paul MaxwellVice President & Senior Communications OfficerMr. Joseph S. ExniciosSenior Executive Vice PresidentMr. Michael M. AcharySenior EVice President, Chief Financial Officer & Principal Accounting Officer

NASDAQ : HWC

Hancock Whitney

$71.94

2.2+3.15%

At Close 4:00 PM

73.55

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Stock Price Today

Hancock Whitney Corporation (HWC) stock surged +3.15%, trading at $71.94 on NASDAQ, up from the previous close of $69.74. The stock opened at $69.75, fluctuating between $68.57 and $71.97 in the recent session.

Stock Snapshot

69.74

Prev. Close

6.02B

Market Cap

68.565

Day Low

12.69

P/E Ratio

5.67

EPS (TTM)

4.6

Cash Flow per Share

69.75

Open

83.61M

Number of Shares

71.97

Day High

98.81%

Free Float in %

44.32

Book Value

1.07M

Volume

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Stock Price History Chart

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Volume
Feb 03, 2026	69.75	71.97	68.57	71.94	1.1M
Feb 02, 2026	68.89	70.16	67.97	69.74	983.65K
Jan 30, 2026	68.83	69.66	67.63	68.80	1.16M
Jan 29, 2026	67.65	68.83	67.47	68.78	879.55K
Jan 28, 2026	67.31	67.97	66.88	67.29	827.8K
Jan 27, 2026	67.48	68.06	67.08	67.44	747.53K
Jan 26, 2026	67.17	67.70	66.69	67.42	826.9K
Jan 23, 2026	68.83	68.83	66.99	67.17	1.12M
Jan 22, 2026	69.33	70.33	68.95	69.21	1.12M
Jan 21, 2026	71.20	71.20	67.39	69.21	1.59M
Jan 20, 2026	67.08	68.36	67.08	67.60	666.42K
Jan 16, 2026	68.40	68.82	67.38	68.34	642.42K
Jan 15, 2026	67.56	68.78	67.54	68.42	1.02M
Jan 14, 2026	66.94	67.87	66.62	67.43	650.53K
Jan 13, 2026	68.12	68.56	66.82	66.94	790.51K
Jan 12, 2026	67.47	67.98	66.93	67.93	1.03M
Jan 09, 2026	67.96	68.74	67.20	68.07	974.42K
Jan 08, 2026	66.17	68.84	66.17	67.95	1.11M
Jan 07, 2026	66.93	67.18	65.91	66.51	447.62K
Jan 06, 2026	65.95	66.99	65.64	66.88	494K

Contact Details

Gulfport, MS 39501

United States

https://www.hancockwhitney.com 228 868 4000

About Company

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.

Stock Peers

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City Holding Company$125.53 NBN

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Northeast Bank$122.43

Company Overview

Hancock Whitney Corporation (NASDAQ:HWC) closed at $71.94 USD, gaining $2.20 (3.15%) from the previous close of $69.74. The stock is currently trading near its 52-week high $43.90 and $71.97. With a market capitalization of about $6.02 billion, Hancock Whitney Corporation is classified as a mid-cap and shows market-like volatility (beta ~1.05). Key stats such as the average daily volume over the past year has been around 805.73 thousand shares, in line with its 52-week average. Headquartered in Gulfport, MS, Hancock Whitney Corporation operates in the Financial Services sector and the Banks - Regional industry. Led by CEO John Hairston, the company employs approximately 3,497 people and listed since June 04, 1991. 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.

Technical Performance

Short-term trend indicators are bearishly aligned (SMA20 5.56%, SMA50 9.89%, SMA200 19.66%). The stock’s 14-day RSI is 72.83 (overbought), while the ATR of 1.72 points to higher daily volatility. The stock remains currently trading near 52-week highs, trading 1.04% below its high and over 63.89% above its low. Average 10-day trading volume of 932.66 thousand shares is slightly above the 3-month average of 800.15 thousand, indicating heightened recent market interest.

Valuation Metrics

Hancock Whitney Corporation trades at a P/E ratio of 12.25, slightly below the S&P 500 average, with a price-to-sales ratio of 2.97 and a price-to-book ratio of 1.33 suggesting the stock is closer to book value. The P/FCF stands at 15.87, also below market averages.

Dividend & Fair Value

Hancock Whitney Corporation last paid a dividend of 1.8 per share, this equals a trailing yield of roughly 2.44%. Dividend and splits history remains an important factor for investors monitoring long-term returns. A discounted cash flow model estimates fair value at around $82.83. This means the shares are trading below this model’s fair value.

Earnings & Analyst Outlook

Wall Street analysts project EPS growth of 9.02% annually over the next five years. The latest quarter delivered EPS of $1.49. The next quarter is forecast at $1.50. Next year's EPS is expected at -$8.23. Analyst sentiment is bullish. Analyst rating data shows there are 8 Strong Buy ratings, 6 Buy ratings, 4 Hold ratings, 0 Sell rating and 0 Strong Sell ratings. Price targets range from $79.00 to $62.00. The high target offers 9.81% upside. The low target suggests -13.82% downside. The mean target is $71.06. This offers -1.22% upside. Hancock Whitney Corporation earnings surprise history is a consistent trend of beating forecasts. The quarter that ended October 14, 2025, missed forecasts by 5.67%. The prior quarter beat by 2.24%. Over the last six quarters, Apple has recorded several small beats. These include 10.08% in July 16, 2024.

Shareholding & Insider Activity

Hancock Whitney Corporation has 84.75 million shares outstanding. The public float is 83.75 million shares, elevated short interest at 6.20% of float. This equals 3.83 million shares. The short ratio is 4.86 days. Institutional investors hold 90.54% of the float. Insiders own 1.11%. HAIRSTON JOHN M holds 271.02 thousand shares, ROSEBERRY ROBERT W has 73.62 thousand shares and Loper D Shane has 71.15 thousand shares. Over the past six months, insider transactions show net selling. They sold 42.33 thousand shares across 4 transactions.

Financial & Profitability Overview

Over the trailing twelve months, Hancock Whitney generated $1.89B in revenue, or $21.87 per share. Gross margin was 73.35%, operating margin 73.35%, and net profit margin 20.77%. Returns are modest, with ROA at 1.10% and ROE at 10.32%.
On valuation metrics, Hancock Whitney trades at a P/E of 12.25, P/S of 2.97 and P/B of 1.33. Liquidity is tight, with a current ratio of 0.00 and quick ratio of 0.00. Debt-to-equity is 0.27, supported by a cash flow-to-debt ratio of 0.32.

Quarterly Financial Highlights

For the quarter ended Dec 31, 2023, Hancock Whitney posted revenue of $1.89B, down slightly from $1.38B in the prior quarter. Gross profit was $1.39B (margin 73.35%). Operating income was $1.39B (margin 73.3%). Net income was$392.60M (EPS $4.51).
The company ended the quarter with $5.48B in cash and short-term investments, a total debt of $1.52B, and net debt of $328.92M. Total assets were $35.72B, with equity of $3.80B. Financials further reflected stability, with operating cash flow of $519.84M, free cash flow of $494.81M, and capital expenditures of - $25.03M.

Price Forecast & Outlook

Our AI price prediction model suggests that Hancock Whitney Corporation stock has strong potential for upside but may face short-term weakness followed by gains in the medium and long term. 2-Week Outlook: Projected decline of -0.99%, with price expected at $71.23 by February 17, 2026, within a range of $70.21 to $72.26 3-Month Outlook: Projected rise of 1.13%, reaching $72.75 by May 01, 2026, with a range of $71.19 to $74.24. 1-Year Outlook: Projected gain of 8.27%, with price at $77.89 by February 03, 2027, within a range of $75.90 to $79.85.

Key Takeaways

Hancock Whitney Corporation (NASDAQ:HWC) shares are flat 6.16% year-to-date currently trading near 52-week highs band. Short-term momentum has been positive over the last quarter, despite recent volatility. Valuation shows Hancock Whitney Corporation trading at a premium to the broader market with a P/E of 12.25. Analyst sentiment is bullish, with the majority of ratings in Buy territory and a mean price target of $56.97, suggesting -20.81% downside. Our AI forecast model points to short-term weakness (-0.99% over two weeks), a medium-term rise (1.13% over three months), and a longer-term gain (8.27% over one year), with expected trading ranges indicating moderate volatility.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current Hancock Whitney Corporation (HWC) stock price?

Hancock Whitney Corporation (NASDAQ: HWC) stock price is $71.94 in the last trading session. During the trading session, HWC stock reached the peak price of $71.97 while $68.57 was the lowest point it dropped to. The percentage change in HWC stock occurred in the recent session was 3.15% while the dollar amount for the price change in HWC stock was $2.20.

HWC's industry and sector of operation?

The NASDAQ listed HWC is part of Banks - Regional industry that operates in the broader Financial Services sector. Hancock Whitney Corporation designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and accessories worldwide.

Who are the executives of HWC?

Ms. Trisha Voltz Carlson
Executive Vice President & Investor Relations Mang.
Mr. Cecil W. Knight Jr.
Executive Vice President & Chief Banking Officer
Ms. Cindy S. Collins
Chief Compliance Officer
Mr. David J. Lundgren Jr., C.F.A., CFA
Chief Investment Officer
Ms. Joy Lambert Phillips Esq.
Senior EVice President, Corporation Sec. & Gen. Counsel
Mr. D. Shane Loper
Senior EVice President & Chief Operating Officer
Mr. John M. Hairston
Pres, Chief Executive Officer & Director
Mr. R. Paul Maxwell
Vice President & Senior Communications Officer
Mr. Joseph S. Exnicios
Senior Executive Vice President
Mr. Michael M. Achary
Senior EVice President, Chief Financial Officer & Principal Accounting Officer

How HWC did perform over past 52-week?

HWC's closing price is 63.87% higher than its 52-week low of $43.90 where as its distance from 52-week high of $71.98 is -0.05%.

How many employees does HWC have?

Number of HWC employees currently stands at 3,497.

Link for HWC official website?

Official Website of HWC is: https://www.hancockwhitney.com

How do I contact HWC?

HWC could be contacted at phone 228 868 4000 and can also be accessed through its website. HWC operates from Hancock Whitney Plaza, Gulfport, MS 39501, United States.

How many shares of HWC are traded daily?

HWC stock volume for the day was 1.07M shares. The average number of HWC shares traded daily for last 3 months was 805.73K.

What is the market cap of HWC currently?

The market value of HWC currently stands at $6.02B with its latest stock price at $71.94 and 83.61M of its shares outstanding.

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Employees	3497
Beta	1.06
Sales or Revenue	$1.89B
5Y Sales Change%	0.438%
Fiscal Year Ends	December
Sector	Financial Services
Industry	Banks - Regional

HWC Company Profile and Key Details

Hancock Whitney

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Shareholding & Insider Activity

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Price Forecast & Outlook

Key Takeaways

Frequently Asked Questions

Technical Performance

Shareholding & Insider Activity

Financial & Profitability Overview

Quarterly Financial Highlights

Dividend & Fair Value

Earnings & Analyst Outlook

Company Overview

Price Forecast & Outlook

Key Takeaways

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