Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.82
Hancock Whitney Corporation (HWC) Dividend History
Income profile from 1987 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.7%
Payout Ratio
31.6%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
3 years
HWC Dividend Income Check
Safety
31.6% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
3 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 5.4% and trend is rising.
HWC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.7%
Trailing DPS$1.82
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout31.6%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout28.5%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak3 years
3Y CAGR18.6%
5Y CAGR10.8%
Yield on Cost (5Y)5.4%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield4.4%
Total Shareholder Yield7.1%
1Y Total Return33.0%
5Y Total Return54.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)15.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$15,40410Y ago$33,01420Y ago$16,681
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
HWC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (40 years of payments)
HWC Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Hancock Whitney Corporation distributes 31.6% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 28.5%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
HWC has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 18.6% and 5-year CAGR of 10.8%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, HWC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.7% dividend yield, 4.4% buyback yield, 7.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 5.4% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 54.0%, with dividends contributing 15.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $33,014 today.
HWC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$7.12
Avg/Payment$0.3560
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2026Latest | $0.5000 | — | 2.85% | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Mar 3, 2026 | $0.5000 | ↑ +11.1% | 2.60% | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Dec 5, 2025 | $0.4500 | — | 2.84% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Sep 5, 2025 | $0.4500 | — | 2.79% | Sep 15, 2025 |
| Jun 5, 2025 | $0.4500 | — | 3.19% | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Mar 5, 2025 | $0.4500 | ↑ +12.5% | 3.07% | Mar 17, 2025 |
| Dec 5, 2024 | $0.4000 | — | 2.56% | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Sep 5, 2024 | $0.4000 | — | 2.73% | Sep 16, 2024 |
HWC Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.7%
#6 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
31.6% payout
Streak
3Y
10.8% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
7.1%
#1 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HWCHancock Whitney Corp… | $5.6B | 2.7% | 31.6% | 3 | Sustainable |
 HOMBHome Bancshares, Inc… | $5.3B | 2.8% | 37.3% | 21 | Sustainable |
1st  HOPEHope Bancorp, Inc. | $1.6B | 4.3% | 1.2% | 0 | Sustainable |
2nd  SFNCSimmons First Nation… | $3.1B | 4.0% | — | 6 | Unknown |
3rd  UBSIUnited Bankshares, I… | $6.1B | 3.4% | 45.0% | 5 | Sustainable |
 FFINFirst Financial Bank… | $4.6B | 2.2% | 46.0% | 11 | Sustainable |
 BOKFBOK Financial Corpor… | $10.4B | 1.7% | 27.3% | 11 | Sustainable |
 SNVSynovus Financial Co… | $6.9B | 3.0% | 45.6% | 7 | Sustainable |
 CBSHCommerce Bancshares,… | $7.7B | 2.1% | 26.5% | 12 | Sustainable |
HWC Annual Dividend History (1987–2026)
40 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.00 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 3.0% |
| 2025 | $1.80 | 20.0% | 4 | $5.68 | 31.7% | 3.16x | 5.4% |
| 2024 | $1.50 | 25.0% | 4 | $5.28 | 28.4% | 3.52x | 4.5% |
| 2023 | $1.20 | 11.1% | 4 | $4.50 | 26.7% | 3.75x | 3.6% |
| 2022 | $1.08 | 0.0% | 4 | $5.98 | 18.1% | 5.54x | 3.2% |
| 2021 | $1.08 | 0.0% | 4 | $5.22 | 20.7% | 4.83x | 3.2% |
| 2020 | $1.08 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.54 | — | — | 3.2% |
| 2019 | $1.08 | 5.9% | 4 | $3.72 | 29.0% | 3.44x | 3.2% |
| 2018 | $1.02 | 6.3% | 4 | $3.72 | 27.4% | 3.65x | 3.0% |
| 2017 | $0.96 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.48 | 38.7% | 2.58x | 2.9% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying HWC stock.
How much dividend does HWC pay per share?
Hancock Whitney Corporation (HWC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.82 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.7%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is HWC's next ex-dividend date?
HWC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. HWC typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is HWC's dividend safe?
HWC's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +31.6% and FCF payout ratio of +28.5%. The 3-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is HWC a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Hancock Whitney Corporation is classified as a Dividend Payer with 3 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +10.8%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does HWC pay dividends?
Hancock Whitney Corporation pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.82 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 39+ years from 1987 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in HWC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in HWC five years ago would be worth approximately $15,404 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is HWC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
HWC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +5.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.7% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.