The Motley Fool·Oct 21, 2026
Hancock Whitney: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term InvestorsNew bankers generated 77% of third-quarter loan growth in 2026. Management expects to reinvest $300 million of maturing bonds above 5.5%.
Hancock Whitney's core banking franchise remains fundamentally sound, evidenced by 5.8% YoY net interest income growth to $293.0M in 2026Q2 and a stable 0.8% NIM, though earnings quality is clouded by extreme non-interest income swings (from $7.5M in 2026Q1 to $108.3M in 2026Q2).
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Oct 20, 2026 | $1.66+0.0% vs $1.66 | $422M+0.0% vs $422M |
Q3 2026 Jul 21, 2026 | $1.55+0.0% vs $1.55 | $404M+1.2% vs $399M |
Q2 2026 Apr 21, 2026 | $1.52+1.3% vs $1.50 | $394M+0.3% vs $393M |
Q1 2026 Jan 20, 2026 | $1.49+0.7% vs $1.48 | $392M-0.0% vs $392M |
New bankers generated 77% of third-quarter loan growth in 2026. Management expects to reinvest $300 million of maturing bonds above 5.5%.
Hancock Whitney Corporation (HWC) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Hancock Whitney (HWC) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended September 2026, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.
Hancock Whitney NASDAQ: HWC reported third-quarter 2026 results marked by higher profitability, balance-sheet growth and the completed acquisition of One Florida Bank, while management maintained its outlook for low-double-digit full-year loan and deposit growth.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Hancock Whitney Corporation (HWC)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $71.48 | $5.8B | 14.05 | 5.01% | 27.27% | 9.34% | 2.55% | |
| $29.86 | $6.01B | 12.16 | -3.54% | 43.71% | 10.95% | 2.69% | |
| $13.18 | $1.68B | 12.78 | 5.26% | 22.78% | 5.82% | 4.17% | |
| $23.34 | $3.39B | 13.00 | -86.6% | 27.54% | 7.61% | 3.66% | |
| $48.22 | $6.64B | 12.88 | 20.13% | 41.28% | 9.37% | 3.07% | |
| $30.41 | $4.36B | 15.02 | 16.23% | 42.9% | 15.14% | 2.43% |
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Hancock Whitney Corporation (HWC) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Aug 3, 2026·SEC
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Hancock Whitney Corporation (HWC) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Hancock Whitney Corporation (HWC) grew revenue by 1.3% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
Yes. Hancock Whitney Corporation (HWC) earned $410.0M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 27.3% net margin).
Yes. Hancock Whitney Corporation (HWC) pays a dividend that yields 2.55% at the current price, a moderate yield.
Hancock Whitney Corporation (HWC) had a return on equity (ROE) of 9.3% over the trailing twelve months. That is below the market's typical 10-15%.
Hancock Whitney Corporation (HWC) has a net interest margin (NIM) of 2.8%. NIM has been under pressure due to interest rate environment.
Hancock Whitney Corporation (HWC) has an efficiency ratio of 56.2%. This is reasonable for a bank.
