Hancock Whitney (HWC) Projected to Post Earnings on Tuesday

Hancock Whitney (NASDAQ:HWC) is projected to announce its Q3 2026 results after the market closes on Tuesday, October 20th. Analysts expect Hancock Whitney to post earnings of $1.66 per share and revenue of $421.75 million for the quarter. Interested persons may visit the company’s upcoming Q3 2026 earnings summary page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 4:30 PM ET.

Hancock Whitney (NASDAQ:HWC) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, July 21st. The company reported $1.55 earnings per share for the quarter, hitting the consensus estimate of $1.55. The business had revenue of $403.57 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $398.89 million. Hancock Whitney had a net margin of 21.81% and a return on equity of 11.36%. The business’s revenue was up 6.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $1.37 EPS. On average, analysts expect Hancock Whitney to post $6.45 EPS for the current fiscal year and $7.25 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Hancock Whitney Stock Performance

NASDAQ HWC opened at $73.03 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of $5.86 billion, a P/E ratio of 14.32 and a beta of 0.97. Hancock Whitney has a 12-month low of $54.05 and a 12-month high of $80.13. The company has a quick ratio of 0.82, a current ratio of 0.82 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.04. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $74.64 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $72.07.

Hancock Whitney Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, September 15th. Stockholders of record on Friday, September 4th were given a $0.50 dividend. This represents a $2.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.7%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, September 4th. Hancock Whitney’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 39.22%.

Insider Transactions at Hancock Whitney

In related news, insider Emory L. Mayfield, Jr. sold 4,990 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, August 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $76.40, for a total transaction of $381,236.00. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 15,565 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,189,166. This trade represents a 24.28% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, CFO Michael M. Achary sold 22,694 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, July 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $76.18, for a total value of $1,728,828.92. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 44,160 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,364,108.80. This represents a 33.95% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. 0.92% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities analysts recently commented on HWC shares. Raymond James Financial reaffirmed a “strong-buy” rating and set a $87.00 price objective on shares of Hancock Whitney in a research note on Wednesday, July 22nd. Benchmark increased their target price on shares of Hancock Whitney from $84.00 to $91.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 22nd. Citigroup lowered their target price on shares of Hancock Whitney from $87.00 to $86.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, September 22nd. Barclays raised their price target on shares of Hancock Whitney from $82.00 to $85.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, October 5th. Finally, Piper Sandler restated an “overweight” rating and set a $87.00 price target on shares of Hancock Whitney in a research report on Wednesday, July 22nd. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have issued a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $84.56.

About Hancock Whitney

Hancock Whitney Corporation is a financial services company headquartered in Gulfport, Mississippi, and the parent company of Hancock Whitney Bank. Founded in 1883, the bank has grown from a community banking institution in coastal Mississippi into a regional bank serving individuals, businesses and institutions across the Gulf South.

Hancock Whitney provides personal and business deposit accounts, consumer and commercial loans, mortgages, credit and debit cards, online and mobile banking, and treasury management services.