Hancock Whitney Corp (HWC)

Hancock Whitney Corporation is a financial holding company for Hancock Whitney Bank, a U.S. banking group serving commercial, small business, and retail clients. Through its banking platform, the company provides deposit products, treasury management, lending, and related financial services, including commercial and industrial loans, construction and land development financing, residential mortgages, consumer credit, and various secured and unsecured loan facilities. Its business also includes trust and investment management, advisory and brokerage services, commercial finance activities, and underwriting for banking clients. In addition, Hancock Whitney holds certain foreclosed assets and participates in new market tax credit activities. The company was founded in 1899 and is headquartered in Gulfport, Mississippi. Hancock Whitney Corp common stock trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker HWC.


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Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NASDAQ-HWC
$79.41
5.9% Upside
Fair
$83.80
11.8% Upside
Fair
Fair
2.7%
October 20, 2026
14.1x
1.3x
4.2x
6.013 B
24.9%
99.4%
-1.8
37.0%
131.4%
Valuation • Fair Value

Hancock Whitney Corp (NASDAQ-HWC) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Review the available estimates for Hancock Whitney Corp (NASDAQ-HWC), including Ben Graham Formula Value, DDM Fair Value, Comps Fair Value.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$79.41

Estimated upside of 5.9% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

Med

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$58.91

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

DDM Fair Value

$135.19

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

Comps Fair Value

$60.81

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$83.80

Analysts imply upside of 11.8%.

How to read these valuation models

Use the 6 available valuation references for Hancock Whitney Corp (NASDAQ-HWC) as analytical inputs, not a standalone conclusion. Valuation methods can differ because they rely on different assumptions, time horizons and financial inputs; compare the estimates with the current price and the company’s financial quality.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for Hancock Whitney Corp (NASDAQ-HWC)

Review the profitability and growth indicators currently supported by the latest data.

Revenue

1.412 B

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

1.649 B

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

0 K

Current operating profitability reference.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review Hancock Whitney Corp (NASDAQ-HWC) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for Hancock Whitney Corp (NASDAQ-HWC)

Review the financial quality and risk indicators currently supported by the latest data.

Financial Health

Fair

Mixed or neutral financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

4

Mid-range quality score.

Altman Z-Score

-1.8

Lower score that deserves closer risk review.

FCF / Net Income

131.4%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for Hancock Whitney Corp (NASDAQ-HWC). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for Hancock Whitney Corp (NASDAQ-HWC)

Track the upcoming dates and dividend metrics currently supported by the latest data.

Next Earnings Date

October 20, 2026

Days to Earnings

32

Dividend Yield

2.7%

Current income yield reference.

Payout Ratio

37.0%

Dividend payout reference.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for Hancock Whitney Corp (NASDAQ-HWC), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

Hancock Whitney Corp (NASDAQ-HWC) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review Hancock Whitney Corp (NASDAQ-HWC) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

Switch between time frames to review the current technical signal for the stock.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Strong Buy

The 15-minute technical read for Hancock Whitney Corp (NASDAQ-HWC) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Strong Buy

The 1-hour technical read for Hancock Whitney Corp (NASDAQ-HWC) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Neutral

The daily technical read for Hancock Whitney Corp (NASDAQ-HWC) is currently Neutral. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Buy

The weekly technical read for Hancock Whitney Corp (NASDAQ-HWC) is currently Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Strong Buy

The monthly technical read for Hancock Whitney Corp (NASDAQ-HWC) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for Hancock Whitney Corp (NASDAQ-HWC)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Buy

Based on the available recommendation mix, Hancock Whitney Corp (NASDAQ-HWC) has a Buy consensus, with 5 buy, 3 hold and 0 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 5
Hold 3
Sell 0
FAQ Fast Investor Answers

Hancock Whitney Corp (NASDAQ-HWC) Stock FAQ

Data-supported answers about Hancock Whitney Corp (NASDAQ-HWC), including explicit coverage status where a reliable valuation estimate is not currently available.

Fair Value
$79.41
Estimated upside 5.9%
Valuation Rating
Undervalued
Estimated upside of 5.9%
Analyst Target
$83.80
Implied upside 11.8%
Financial Health
Fair
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for Hancock Whitney Corp (NASDAQ-HWC) is $79.41. This implies an estimated upside of 5.9% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears undervalued, with estimated upside of 5.9% versus the current market price.

The available analyst price target for Hancock Whitney Corp (NASDAQ-HWC) is $83.80. The analyst target implies estimated upside of 11.8%.

The current financial health read for Hancock Whitney Corp (NASDAQ-HWC) is Fair. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for Hancock Whitney Corp (NASDAQ-HWC) is October 20, 2026.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 2.7%.

The current P/E ratio listed for Hancock Whitney Corp (NASDAQ-HWC) is 14.1x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for Hancock Whitney Corp is 6.013 B.

The ticker symbol for Hancock Whitney Corp is NASDAQ-HWC, and the stock is listed on NASDAQ.

Hancock Whitney Corp (NASDAQ-HWC) is listed on NASDAQ.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for Hancock Whitney Corp is 24.9%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for Hancock Whitney Corp is 99.4%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.