HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP
StoneX reiterated a Buy rating and $91 price target for Hancock Whitney (HWC), citing strong growth trends. InvestingPro values the stock at $94.10, with analysts raising EPS forecasts to $6.61 for FY2026. HWC reported Q2 earnings of $1.55 per share, meeting expectations, with net income up slightly. Stephens lowered its target to $85, citing margin concerns.
Mayfield Emory L Jr (Chief Banking Officer) sold 4,990 shares of HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP (HWC) at $76.40 ($0.38M total) on 2026-08-20.
Achary Michael M (Chief Financial Officer) sold 22,694 shares of HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP (HWC) at $76.18 ($1.73M total) on 2026-07-24.
Over the past 7 days, alphai's AI scored 1 news story mentioning HWC (HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP). Coverage has been balanced: 0 bullish, 1 neutral, and 0 bearish.
Recent HWC coverage spans earnings, financial news and insider activity.
In the last 30 days, HWC insiders filed 1 SEC Form 4 transaction — no purchases and 1 sale ($381K). The most active reporter was Mayfield Emory L Jr, Chief Banking Officer, with 1 filing.
Analyst rating reaffirmed; modest upside potential.
Minor dilution of insider ownership may signal limited confidence, but size is small relative to market cap.
This is an insider open-market sale with no 10b5-1 plan disclosed, which can modestly affect sentiment but is not a fundamental catalyst.
Deposit competition is being managed via rational pricing and targeted promotions, supporting continued loan funding and NII growth.
Q2 results show strong balance-sheet growth and stable asset quality, while the One Florida Bank acquisition adds a near-term execution catalyst.
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StoneX reiterated a Buy rating and $91 price target for Hancock Whitney (HWC), citing strong growth trends. InvestingPro values the stock at $94.10, with analysts raising EPS forecasts to $6.61 for FY2026. HWC reported Q2 earnings of $1.55 per share, meeting expectations, with net income up slightly. Stephens lowered its target to $85, citing margin concerns.
2 min readMayfield Emory L Jr (Chief Banking Officer) sold 4,990 shares of HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP (HWC) at $76.40 ($0.38M total) on 2026-08-20.
1 min readAchary Michael M (Chief Financial Officer) sold 22,694 shares of HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP (HWC) at $76.18 ($1.73M total) on 2026-07-24.
1 min readHancock Whitney Corp (HWC) reported Q2 2026 earnings call highlights. CFO Michael Achary said deposits funded loan growth dollar for dollar despite competitive pricing, with deposit costs expected to rise slightly in H2. Promotional CDs and money market rates helped attract deposits. Noninterest income guidance was raised on wealth management strength and card/merchant services. The One Florida Bank acquisition is integrating through late Q4; the firm plans to exhaust its buyback authorization b
6 min readHANCOCK WHITNEY CORP (HWC) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. EX-99.1 2 hwc-ex99_1.htm EX-99.1 EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 21, 2026 For more information Ashleigh Flower Wilshire, SVP, Head of Investor Relations 504.299.5076 or ashleigh.wilshire@hancockwhitney.com Hancock Whitney reports second quarter 2026 EPS of $1.55 G
6 min readHancock Whitney (NASDAQ:HWC) is set to trade ex-dividend in four days, with the dividend paid June 15. The article says purchases on/after June 5 may miss eligibility. Next dividend is $0.50/share; trailing 12-month dividends total $2.00/share, implying a 2.9% yield at $68.12. It reports a 38% payout ratio and 7.6% average dividend growth over 10 years.
4 min readSimply Wall St reports that Hancock Whitney (HWC) trades at a P/E of 13.42x, above the Banks industry average (11.58x) and peer average (11.56x). The firm’s Fair Ratio estimate is 14.51x, so the current multiple screens below that level, suggesting undervaluation under its framework.
4 min readHancock Whitney Corporation (Nasdaq: HWC) will release its first quarter 2026 financial results on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, after the market closes. The company will host a conference call for analysts and investors at 3:30 p.m. Central time the same day to discuss the results, with a live webcast available on their investor relations website. An audio archive and replay of the call will also be accessible.
2 min readJohn Hairston, President & CEO of Hancock Whitney Bank, sold 63,453 shares of Hancock Whitney Corp (HWC) on February 10, 2026. This transaction increases his total sales over the past year to 85,336 shares, with no purchases. Currently, Hancock Whitney Corp's stock is considered to be modestly overvalued, trading at $73.71 with a price-to-GF-Value ratio of 1.33.
2 min readHancock Whitney Corp's Q4 earnings call revealed an emphasis on year-over-year profitability improvements and balance sheet strength, despite some muted quarter-over-quarter progress and near-term pressures. The bank reported an 8% increase in EPS from the prior year, strong core earnings, loan and deposit growth, and increasing fee income. A significant bond portfolio restructuring is expected to boost future earnings, and the company has robust capital levels, along with a new share repurchase authorization, signaling confidence in its long-term growth trajectory.
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