Hancock Whitney Corporation
HWCNASDAQFinancialsBanks - Regional
As of Oct 15, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $5.95B
- P/E (TTM)
- -
- Forward P/E
- -
- Dividend yield
- 2.67%
- 52-week range
- $54.05$80.13
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 856.97K
Hancock Whitney (HWC) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $72.00 - $73.23 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $80.13 |
| 52-Week Low | $54.05 |
| Open | $72.87 |
| Volume (last close) | 551.83K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 856.97K |
| Revenue (TTM) | 1.43B |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | -91.44M |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | 559.70M |
| EPS (TTM) | −$1.10 |
| Profit Margin | -6.42% |
| Operating Margin | 38.78% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | -2.06% |
| Debt to Equity | 0.40 |
| Annual Dividend | $1.95 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.67% |
| Payout Ratio | 114.55% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Sep 4, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 5.95B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 81.48M |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 4.18 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 1.34 |
| EV/EBITDA | 40.40 |
| 50-Day MA | $74.87 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $70.47 |
| 1-Year Change | +33.95% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 15, 2026. Data sources and methodology
Hancock Whitney at a Glance
As of the Oct 15, 2026 close, Hancock Whitney (HWC) has a market capitalization of $5.95B. The stock trades at 4.2× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it lost $91.44M on revenue of $1.43B and generated $559.70M of free cash flow. Revenue fell 15.5% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $572.23M in cash and securities against $1.76B of debt, a net debt position of $1.19B.
Hancock Whitney pays a quarterly dividend totaling $1.95 per share a year, a 2.67% yield at the Oct 15, 2026 close, with a 115% payout ratio and 3 consecutive years of dividend increases.
The share price is up 34.0% over the past year. At $73.03 (the Oct 15, 2026 close) it sits within its 52-week range of $54.05 to $80.13, above its 200-day moving average of $70.47.
Based on 9 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Buy with an average price target of $85.88, 17.6% above the Oct 15, 2026 close.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hancock Whitney
What is the current stock price for HWC?
As of the Oct 15, 2026 close, HWC stock trades at $73.03. The 52-week range is $54.05–$80.13, with a day range of $72.00–$73.23.
What is the P/E ratio for HWC?
The P/E ratio (Price-to-Earnings) for HWC is shown in the Key Statistics section. This valuation metric helps compare Hancock Whitney Corporation to industry peers.
Does HWC pay dividends?
Yes, Hancock Whitney pays a 2.67% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 15, 2026 close ($1.95 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 114.5%. The most recent ex-dividend date was September 4, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for HWC?
Based on ratings from 9 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for HWC is Buy. The average 12-month price target is $85.88, a 17.6% upside from the Oct 15, 2026 close of $73.03.
What is the market cap of HWC?
As of the Oct 15, 2026 close, Hancock Whitney's market capitalization is $5.95B, classifying it as a mid-cap company. Hancock Whitney operates in the Financials sector within the Banks - Regional industry.