HWC

In the first quarter of 2026, Hancock Whitney reported a net income of $47.4 million, or $0.57 per diluted share, impacted by a $98.6 million pre-tax loss from securities restructuring, though adjusted EPS beat estimates. The company announced a quarterly dividend of $0.50 per common share, representing an 11% increase. Hancock Whitney repurchased 1.4 million shares of its common stock at an average price of $67.55 per share. S&P Global Ratings revised its outlook on Hancock Whitney Corp. to positive from stable, affirming its 'BBB' rating, due to increased capital ratios. Analysts generally maintain a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating for HWC, with an average 12-month price target of $76.86.