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Hancock Whitney(NASDAQ) HWC

Current Price$76.50
Market Cap$6.20BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1991)+4,600%
5 Year+102%
1 Year+29%
1 Month+8%
Hancock Whitney last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 76.402026-07-22
Hancock Whitney stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-0.84%USD 77.052026-07-15
1 month+7.94%USD 70.782026-06-22
3 month+12.15%USD 68.122026-04-23
Year to date+21.77%USD 62.742025-12-31
1 year+29.3%USD 59.092025-07-22
3 year+97.52%USD 38.682023-07-21
5 year+101.98%USD 37.822021-07-23
Since inception+4,600.18%USD 1.631991-06-07

Hancock Whitney Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$6.20BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$1.84B

Net Income (TTM)

$427.42M

EPS (TTM)

$5.10

P/E Ratio

14.97

Dividend

$1.90

Beta (Volatility)

1.09 (Average)

Price

$76.50

Volume

0

Open

$76.71

Previous Close

$76.50

Daily Range

$76.16 - $77.45

52-Week Range

$54.05 - $79.36

Estimated Earnings Date

Oct 13, 2026

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About Hancock Whitney

Hancock Whitney helps people and businesses manage their money. The bank offers loans, savings accounts, and investment services. It serves customers primarily across the Gulf South region.

Banking for the Gulf South

  • Commercial Lending: Working capital loans and equipment financing for businesses; represents the largest portion of the loan portfolio.
  • Real Estate Finance: Mortgages and construction loans for properties like apartments, retail centers, and office buildings.
  • Residential Mortgages: First-lien home loans provided to individuals for purchasing or refinancing 1-4 family homes.
  • Personal Banking: Checking accounts, savings plans, and consumer loans for items like automobiles and boats.
  • Wealth Management: Trust, investment management, and insurance services for individuals, corporations, and retirement plans.

Strategic Moves and Acquisitions

  • Acquired Sabal Trust Company on May 2, 2025, to expand its trust and asset management capabilities.
  • Restructured the investment portfolio in January 2026 by selling $1.5 billion in lower-yielding securities to reinvest in higher-yielding assets.
  • Repurchased 1.4 million shares of common stock during the first quarter of 2026.
  • Operates a loan production office in Tennessee to extend its geographic reach beyond its core Gulf South markets.

Regional Reach and Operations

The bank operates 177 locations across Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, Florida, and Texas. This regional focus allows for specialized lending in niche industries like healthcare and equipment finance.

Recent Financial Performance

  • Revenue reached $408.9 million in Q1 2026, down 16.3% from the previous year due to a one-time securities loss.
  • Net interest income (profit from lending minus interest paid to depositors) hit $285.2 million in Q1 2026, up 5.7% year-over-year.
  • Net income was $47.4 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, down 60.3% from the same period in 2025.
  • Free cash flow hit $108.4 million in Q1 2026, up 8.2% compared to the prior year.
  • Recognized a realized loss of $98.6 million in Q1 2026 following a strategic restructuring of its investment portfolio.

How Hancock Whitney Evolved

Hancock Whitney has transformed from a local lender into a diverse regional financial institution. Recent portfolio changes and acquisitions focus on improving interest earnings and expanding wealth management services.

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Industry

Banks

Sector

Financials

Employees

3,674

CEO

John M. Hairston

Website

www.hancockwhitney.com

Headquarters

Gulfport, MS 39501, US

HWC Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

78.43%

Operating Margin

30.03%

Net Income Margin

23.23%

Return on Equity

9.61%

Return on Capital

10.79%

Return on Assets

1.18%

Earnings Yield

6.68%

Dividend Yield

2.49%

Payout Ratio

36.57%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$6.20BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

81.16M

Volume

0

Avg. Volume

945.41K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$1.44B

Operating Income

$552.66M

EBITDA

$569.57M

Operating Cash Flow

$551.97M

Capital Expenditure

-$20.70M

Free Cash Flow

$531.27M

Cash & ST Invst.

$515.08M

Total Debt

$1.76B

Hancock Whitney Performance Analysis

Hancock Whitney annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 1,467,124,00010.0%
20232023-12-31USD 1,889,793,00028.8%
20242024-12-31USD 2,055,559,0008.8%
20252025-12-31USD 2,006,038,000-2.4%
Hancock Whitney sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-09-303.0%
Q42025-12-31-0.0%
Q12026-03-31-20.6%
Q22026-06-30-1.8%
Hancock Whitney annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 5.9814.6%
20232023-12-31USD 4.50-24.8%
20242024-12-31USD 5.2817.5%
20252025-12-31USD 5.677.2%
Hancock Whitney sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-09-3012.9%
Q42025-12-31N/A
Q12026-03-31-61.1%
Q22026-06-30167.2%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$401.36M

-19.7%

Gross Profit

$401.36M

+11.6%

Gross Margin

100.00%

N/A

Market Cap

$6.20BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$1.71M

N/A

Employees

3,627

N/A

Net Income

$126.96M

+11.8%

EBITDA

$162.15M

+5.1%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$515.08M

-92.4%

Total Debt

$1.76B

+27.6%

Accounts Receivable

$0.00

-100.0%

Inventory

$0.00

N/A

Long Term Debt

$193.82M

-42.7%

Short Term Debt

$1.57B

+50.3%

Return on Assets

1.18%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

1.59%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$108.45M

+8.2%

Operating Cash Flow

$114.37M

+9.8%

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Questions About HWC

What is the current price of Hancock Whitney?

Hancock Whitney is trading at $76.50 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Hancock Whitney?

Over the past 52 weeks, Hancock Whitney has traded between $54.05 and $79.36.

How much debt does Hancock Whitney have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Hancock Whitney reported total debt of $1.76B.

How much cash does Hancock Whitney have on hand?

Hancock Whitney does not have cash on hand data available.

What is Hancock Whitney’s dividend yield?

Hancock Whitney currently has a dividend yield of 2.49%.

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