HWC icon

Hancock Whitney

56.82 USD
-1.30
2.24%
At close Feb 21, 4:00 PM EST
After hours
56.89
+0.07
0.12%
1 day
-2.24%
5 days
-6.13%
1 month
-6.45%
3 months
-1.87%
6 months
13.37%
Year to date
5.18%
1 year
29.49%
5 years
42.84%
10 years
94.92%
 

About: Hancock Whitney Corp operates bank offices and financial centers. The company offers a range of traditional and online banking services to commercial, small business and retail customers, providing a variety of transaction and savings deposit products, treasury management services, secured and unsecured loan products (including revolving credit facilities), letters of credit and similar financial guarantees. The Bank provides trust and investment management services to retirement plans, corporations and individuals and provides its customers access to investment advisory and brokerage products.

Employees: 3,458

0
Funds holding %
of 7,139 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 3 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

1,989% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $564K | Put options by funds: $27K

96% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 47 | Existing positions closed: 24

50% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 2 [Q3] → 3 (+1) [Q4]

13% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 123 | Existing positions reduced: 109

11% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $3.65B [Q3] → $4.06B (+$407M) [Q4]

4% more funds holding

Funds holding: 320 [Q3] → 332 (+12) [Q4]

3.58% more ownership

Funds ownership: 82.7% [Q3] → 86.28% (+3.58%) [Q4]

Research analyst outlook

3 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$70
23%
upside
Avg. target
$72
27%
upside
High target
$74
30%
upside

3 analyst ratings

positive
100%
neutral
0%
negative
0%
Raymond James
Michael Rose
76% 1-year accuracy
16 / 21 met price target
27%upside
$72
Strong Buy
Reiterated
22 Jan 2025
Stephens & Co.
Matt Olney
75% 1-year accuracy
27 / 36 met price target
30%upside
$74
Overweight
Reiterated
22 Jan 2025
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
Catherine Mealor
74% 1-year accuracy
25 / 34 met price target
23%upside
$70
Outperform
Maintained
4 Dec 2024

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 11 articles about HWC published over the past 30 days

Negative
Zacks Investment Research
1 day ago
Why Is Hancock Whitney (HWC) Down 1.5% Since Last Earnings Report?
Hancock Whitney (HWC) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
Why Is Hancock Whitney (HWC) Down 1.5% Since Last Earnings Report?
Neutral
Business Wire
1 week ago
Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas and Hancock Whitney Award $105K in Grants to Four Louisiana Nonprofits
NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas), through its member Hancock Whitney, awarded $75,000 in Heirs' Property Program grants to Louisiana Appleseed, Desire Community Housing Corporation (Desire Community HC) and Divine Touch Community Development Center (Divine Touch CDC) at a ceremonial check presentation. In addition, as part of FHLB Dallas' Partnership Grant Program, Coastal Communities Consulting (CCC) was awarded a $30,000 grant. Heirs' Property P.
Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas and Hancock Whitney Award $105K in Grants to Four Louisiana Nonprofits
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Why Hancock Whitney (HWC) is a Top Dividend Stock for Your Portfolio
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Hancock Whitney (HWC) have what it takes?
Why Hancock Whitney (HWC) is a Top Dividend Stock for Your Portfolio
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
4 Solid Stocks to Buy That Recently Declared Dividend Hikes
HAFC, HWC, CMS and FSV recently announced dividend hikes.
4 Solid Stocks to Buy That Recently Declared Dividend Hikes
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
New Strong Buy Stocks for February 5th
HWC, GIII, FMBH, EBMT and IFS have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on February 5, 2025.
New Strong Buy Stocks for February 5th
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Hancock Whitney Rewards Shareholders With a 12.5% Dividend Hike
HWC announces a 12.5% hike in its quarterly dividend, bringing the figure to 45 cents per share. A solid liquidity and capital position should help sustain capital distributions.
Hancock Whitney Rewards Shareholders With a 12.5% Dividend Hike
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
Hancock Whitney: Strong Balance Sheet Makes Shares Attractive
Hancock Whitney shares have surged 32% over the past year, recovering from the 2023 regional banking crisis, and remain attractive despite regulatory uncertainties. The bank's strong capital position, robust credit quality, and strategic growth investments in Texas and Florida support its continued growth and potential M&A opportunities. HWC's Q4 earnings beat estimates, with revenue rising 18%, and the bank maintains a healthy CET1 capital ratio of 14.1%, indicating financial strength.
Hancock Whitney: Strong Balance Sheet Makes Shares Attractive
Neutral
Business Wire
2 weeks ago
Media Advisory: FHLB Dallas and Hancock Whitney Bank Award $105K in Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits
NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Representatives from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) and Hancock Whitney Bank will award $75,000 in Heirs' Property Program grants to Desire Community Housing Corporation, Divine Touch Community Development Center and Louisiana Appleseed. The Heirs' Property Program funds will be used in part to help educate homebuyers regarding heirs' issues and legal services. A $30,000 Partnership Grant Program (PGP) grant to Coastal Communities Consulting (CC.
Media Advisory: FHLB Dallas and Hancock Whitney Bank Award $105K in Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits
Neutral
Business Wire
3 weeks ago
Media Advisory: FHLB Dallas and Hancock Whitney Bank Award $105K in Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits
NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Representatives from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) and Hancock Whitney Bank will award $75,000 in Heirs' Property Program grants to Desire Community Housing Corporation, Divine Touch Community Development Center and Louisiana Appleseed. The Heirs' Property Program funds will be used in part to help educate homebuyers regarding heirs' issues and legal services. A $30,000 Partnership Grant Program (PGP) grant to Coastal Communities Consulting (CC.
Media Advisory: FHLB Dallas and Hancock Whitney Bank Award $105K in Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits
Neutral
Business Wire
3 weeks ago
Hancock Whitney Increases Quarterly Dividend 12.5%
GULFPORT, Miss.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hancock Whitney Increases Quarterly Dividend 12.5%.
Hancock Whitney Increases Quarterly Dividend 12.5%
Charts implemented using Lightweight Charts™