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Hancock Whitney Corporation (HWC)

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Key data on HWC

Market cap

$5.68B

EPS

5.59

P/E ratio

12.7

Price to sales

4.14

Dividend yield

2.945%

Beta

1.059063

Price on HWC

Previous close

$71.18

Today's open

$71.08

Day's range

$67.11 - $71.61

52 week range

$43.90 - $75.43

Profile about HWC

CEO

John M. Hairston

Employees

3476

Headquarters

Gulfport, MS

Exchange

Nasdaq Global Select

Shares outstanding

83613122

Issue type

Common Stock

HWC industries and sectors

Finance

Banking

News on HWC

Hancock Whitney (HWC) Up 2.2% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?

Hancock Whitney (HWC) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

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Zacks Investment Research • Feb 19, 2026

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3 Overlooked Dividend Stocks for Choppy Markets in 2026

Choppiness in the S&P 500 has meant periods of up and down without as clear a positive trajectory as was apparent for much of the last portion of 2025. If investors fear a market correction—the popping of an AI bubble, for instance—they may be inclined to turn toward safer defensive plays, including dividend stocks.

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MarketBeat • Feb 18, 2026

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Best Income Stocks to Buy for February 13th

PAX, HWC and BSRR made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on February 13, 2026.

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Zacks Investment Research • Feb 13, 2026

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Hancock Whitney (HWC) Is Up 2.43% in One Week: What You Should Know

Does Hancock Whitney (HWC) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.

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Zacks Investment Research • Feb 3, 2026

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Hancock Whitney (HWC) Upgraded to Strong Buy: Here's What You Should Know

Hancock Whitney (HWC) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

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Zacks Investment Research • Feb 3, 2026

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5 Bank Stocks With Recent Dividend Hikes to Keep on Your Radar

Five regional banks, including HWC, HTH, TMP, OFG and BSRR boosted dividends in January, signaling confidence as investors seek income and stability in 2026.

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Zacks Investment Research • Feb 2, 2026

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Hancock Whitney Corporation Increases Quarterly Dividend 11.1%

GULFPORT, Miss.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hancock Whitney Increases Quarterly Dividend 11.1%.

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Business Wire • Jan 29, 2026

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Hancock Whitney: Capital Remains A Differentiator

Hancock Whitney Corporation remains a Buy, supported by surplus capital and credible 2026 guidance. HWC's robust capital position has enabled significant share buybacks, with management taking out nearly 3% of shares outstanding in Q4 2025. Given cheap funding costs, HWC isn't the best placed to gain from lower rates, but loan growth momentum is improving. Fee income will benefit from a full year of Sabal.

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Seeking Alpha • Jan 23, 2026

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HWC Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates on Fee Income & NII, Shares Dip

Hancock Whitney tops Q4 earnings estimates as loan growth and higher NII and non-interest income drive gains, even as expenses and credit provisions rise.

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Zacks Investment Research • Jan 21, 2026

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Hancock Whitney Corporation (HWC) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Hancock Whitney Corporation (HWC) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

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Seeking Alpha • Jan 21, 2026

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