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South African president appoints judge to oversee weapons-for-Russia inquiry
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Stock market today: Markets mostly higher after Biden-McCarthy deal on US debt
BREAKING: Tiny biotech successfully treats blindness (Ad)
Text released of 99-page bill to raise debt limit, curb spending; lawmakers to review as House eyes Wednesday vote
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15 A.I. Trading Opportunities a Day (Ad)
Drought-struck Barcelona quenches thirst with costly desalination
North Korea notifies neighboring Japan it plans to launch satellite in coming days
15 A.I. Trading Opportunities a Day (Ad)
South African president appoints judge to oversee weapons-for-Russia inquiry
Sleepless in Kyiv: Nighttime Russian air campaign terrorizes citizens in Ukrainian capital
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Stock market today: Markets mostly higher after Biden-McCarthy deal on US debt
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Text released of 99-page bill to raise debt limit, curb spending; lawmakers to review as House eyes Wednesday vote
PwC Australia sidelines 9 directors as leak of tax information investigated
15 A.I. Trading Opportunities a Day (Ad)
Drought-struck Barcelona quenches thirst with costly desalination
North Korea notifies neighboring Japan it plans to launch satellite in coming days
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South African president appoints judge to oversee weapons-for-Russia inquiry
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NASDAQ:HWC

Hancock Whitney (HWC) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$37.89
+0.83 (+2.24%)
(As of 05/26/2023 04:00 PM ET)
Compare
Today's Range
$36.34
$37.93
50-Day Range
$32.31
$38.32
52-Week Range
$31.02
$57.00
Volume
342,700 shs
Average Volume
620,080 shs
Market Capitalization
$3.26 billion
P/E Ratio
6.28
Dividend Yield
3.17%
Price Target
$47.56

Hancock Whitney MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.86 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
25.5% Upside
$47.56 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
3.14% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-0.47
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.81mentions of Hancock Whitney in the last 14 days
Based on 6 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Acquiring Shares
$169,339 Bought Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
-6.07%
From $5.44 to $5.11 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

3.25 out of 5 stars

Finance Sector

46th out of 902 stocks

State Commercial Banks Industry

20th out of 191 stocks


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About Hancock Whitney (NASDAQ:HWC) Stock

Hancock Whitney Corp. operates as a bank holding company, which engages in the provision of financial services. It also offers trust and investment management services to retirement plans, corporations, individuals, brokerage services, annuity products, life insurance, general insurance and agency services, including life, title insurance and consumer financing service. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Gulfport, MS.

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HWC Stock News Headlines

Hancock Whitney Co. (NASDAQ:HWC) Short Interest Update
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HWC Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 3/15 Dividend
3/03/2023
Dividend Payable
3/15/2023
Last Earnings
4/18/2023
Today
5/29/2023
Ex-Dividend for 6/15 Dividend
6/02/2023
Dividend Payable
6/15/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
7/18/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
State commercial banks
Sub-Industry
N/A
Sector
Finance
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:HWC
Employees
3,627
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$47.56
High Stock Price Forecast
$57.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$43.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+25.5%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.86
Research Coverage
7 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$524.09 million
Pretax Margin
41.41%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$1.47 billion
Cash Flow
$7.06 per share
Book Value
$39.01 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
85,216,000
Market Cap
$3.26 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.31

Key Executives

  • John M. HairstonJohn M. Hairston
    President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
  • D. Shane Loper
    Chief Operating Officer & Senior Executive VP
  • Michael M. Achary
    Senior EVP, Chief Financial & Accounting Officer
  • Cindy S. Collins
    Chief Compliance Officer
  • Joy Lambert Phillips
    Secretary, Senior EVP & Chief Legal Officer













HWC Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Hancock Whitney stock right now?

7 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Hancock Whitney in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings, 4 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" HWC shares.
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What is Hancock Whitney's stock price forecast for 2023?

7 analysts have issued 12-month price objectives for Hancock Whitney's stock. Their HWC share price forecasts range from $43.00 to $57.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $47.56 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 25.5% from the stock's current price.
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How have HWC shares performed in 2023?

Hancock Whitney's stock was trading at $48.39 at the beginning of the year. Since then, HWC shares have decreased by 21.7% and is now trading at $37.89.
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Are investors shorting Hancock Whitney?

Hancock Whitney saw a increase in short interest during the month of May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totaling 2,670,000 shares, an increase of 14.1% from the April 30th total of 2,340,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 688,700 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 3.9 days. Approximately 3.1% of the company's stock are short sold.
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When is Hancock Whitney's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, July 18th 2023.
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How were Hancock Whitney's earnings last quarter?

Hancock Whitney Co. (NASDAQ:HWC) posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, April, 18th. The company reported $1.45 earnings per share for the quarter, meeting analysts' consensus estimates of $1.45. The company earned $452.93 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $364.87 million. Hancock Whitney had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 15.73% and a net margin of 32.92%. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $1.40 EPS.

How often does Hancock Whitney pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Hancock Whitney?

Hancock Whitney declared a quarterly dividend on Sunday, May 28th. Stockholders of record on Monday, June 5th will be given a dividend of $0.30 per share on Thursday, June 15th. This represents a $1.20 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.17%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, June 2nd.
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Is Hancock Whitney a good dividend stock?

Hancock Whitney (NASDAQ:HWC) pays an annual dividend of $1.20 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.17%. The company does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 19.90%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, HWC will have a dividend payout ratio of 23.48% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for HWC.

What is Hancock Whitney's stock symbol?

Hancock Whitney trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "HWC."

Who are Hancock Whitney's major shareholders?

Hancock Whitney's stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (14.02%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (5.17%), Macquarie Group Ltd. (4.91%), State Street Corp (4.77%), Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (2.03%) and Geode Capital Management LLC (2.01%). Insiders that own company stock include Carleton Richard Wilkins, Cecil W Knight Jr, Cecil W Knight, Jr, Christine L Pickering, Harry Merritt Lane III, Joan Cahill Teofilo, John M Hairston, Joseph S Exnicios, Michael M Achary and Sonia Perez.
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How do I buy shares of Hancock Whitney?

Shares of HWC stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Hancock Whitney's stock price today?

One share of HWC stock can currently be purchased for approximately $37.89.

How much money does Hancock Whitney make?

Hancock Whitney (NASDAQ:HWC) has a market capitalization of $3.26 billion and generates $1.47 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $524.09 million in net income (profit) each year or $6.03 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Hancock Whitney have?

The company employs 3,627 workers across the globe.

How can I contact Hancock Whitney?

Hancock Whitney's mailing address is Hancock Whitney Plaza 2510 14th Street, GULFPORT MS, 39501. The official website for the company is www.hancockwhitney.com. The company can be reached via phone at (228) 868-4000, via email at investorrelations@hancockwhitney.com, or via fax at 228-868-4627.

This page (NASDAQ:HWC) was last updated on 5/29/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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