Hancock Whitney

HWC

Market cap $5.58B

Hancock Whitney (HWC) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

Choppiness in the S&P 500 has meant periods of up and down without as clear a positive trajectory as was apparent for much of the last portion of 2025. If investors fear a market correction—the popping of an AI bubble, for instance—they may be inclined to turn toward safer defensive plays, including dividend stocks.

PAX, HWC and BSRR made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on February 13, 2026.

Hancock Whitney (HWC) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

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Five regional banks, including HWC, HTH, TMP, OFG and BSRR boosted dividends in January, signaling confidence as investors seek income and stability in 2026.

GULFPORT, Miss.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hancock Whitney Increases Quarterly Dividend 11.1%.

Hancock Whitney Corporation remains a Buy, supported by surplus capital and credible 2026 guidance. HWC's robust capital position has enabled significant share buybacks, with management taking out nearly 3% of shares outstanding in Q4 2025. Given cheap funding costs, HWC isn't the best placed to gain from lower rates, but loan growth momentum is improving. Fee income will benefit from a full year of Sabal.

Hancock Whitney tops Q4 earnings estimates as loan growth and higher NII and non-interest income drive gains, even as expenses and credit provisions rise.

Hancock Whitney Corporation (HWC) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript