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Hancock Whitney Corporation reports developments tied to its regional banking franchise, financial performance and capital returns. The company is the parent of Hancock Whitney Bank, a full-service institution serving communities across the greater Gulf South through offices and financial centers in Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Louisiana and Texas, with loan and deposit production offices in the Nashville and Atlanta metropolitan areas.
Recurring news includes quarterly earnings, loan and deposit trends, fee income from service charges and card activity, capital ratios, securities portfolio actions, dividend declarations and leadership changes. Company updates also describe traditional and online banking, commercial and small business banking, private banking, trust and investment services, healthcare banking and mortgage services.
Hancock Whitney (NYSE:HWC) announced on November 17, 2025 that Mary Elizabeth Stringer has joined as Director of Government Affairs, a newly created role to develop and execute a comprehensive governmental affairs strategy across the bank’s multi-state footprint.
Stringer will build relationships with elected officials and stakeholders, oversee the company Political Action Committee (PAC) governance, monitor legislation and elections for business risks and opportunities, guide policy and advocacy, and act as a primary contact for officials. She joins from the American Bankers Association and previously worked in Senator Roger Wicker’s office.
Hancock Whitney Corporation (Nasdaq: HWC) announced a regular fourth quarter 2025 common stock cash dividend of $0.45 per share.
The dividend is payable December 15, 2025 to shareholders of record as of December 5, 2025. The company has paid an uninterrupted quarterly dividend since 1967, underscoring a long dividend track record.
Hancock Whitney (Nasdaq: HWC) reported Q3 2025 net income $127.5M, or $1.49 diluted EPS, up from $1.32 in Q2 2025 and $1.33 in Q3 2024. Adjusted PPNR was $175.6M, +5% linked-quarter. Total loans were $23.6B (+$134.8M linked-quarter) while total deposits were $28.7B (down $386.9M linked-quarter). NIM held at 3.49%; ROA was 1.46%; efficiency ratio improved to 54.10%. ACL was $341.5M with ACL/loans at 1.45%. CET1 estimated 14.08%, TCE 10.01%, and total risk-based capital 15.91%. The company repurchased 662,500 shares at an average $60.45 under an authorized buyback program. A conference call and slide presentation are scheduled for October 14, 2025.
Hancock Whitney Corporation (Nasdaq: HWC) has scheduled its third quarter 2025 financial results announcement for Tuesday, October 14, 2025 after market close. The company will host a conference call at 3:30 p.m. Central Time on the same day.
Investors can access the live webcast through the company's investor relations website. For the Q&A session, participants can dial 800-715-9871 or 646-307-1963 using access code 8545141. A replay will be available through October 21, 2025.
Hancock Whitney Corporation (Nasdaq: HWC) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.45 per share for the third quarter of 2025. The dividend will be paid on September 15, 2025 to shareholders of record as of September 5, 2025. Notably, the company has maintained an uninterrupted streak of quarterly dividend payments since 1967, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to delivering shareholder value.
Hancock Whitney (Nasdaq: HWC) reported Q2 2025 net income of $113.5 million, or $1.32 per diluted share, compared to $119.5 million ($1.38/share) in Q1 2025. Excluding $5.9 million in acquisition-related costs for Sabal Trust Company, adjusted EPS was $1.37.
Key highlights include: 6% linked-quarter annualized loan growth to $23.5 billion, NIM improvement to 3.49% (up 6 bps), and an improved efficiency ratio of 54.91%. Total deposits decreased slightly to $29.0 billion. Asset quality remained strong with ACL coverage at 1.45%.
The company maintained strong capital ratios with CET1 at 14.03% and repurchased 750,000 shares at an average price of $52.36 during the quarter.
Hancock Whitney Corporation (NASDAQ: HWC) has scheduled its second quarter 2025 financial results announcement for Tuesday, July 15, 2025, after market close. The company will host a conference call at 3:30 p.m. Central Time on the same day to discuss the results with analysts and investors.
Interested parties can access the live webcast through the Investor Relations section of Hancock Whitney's website. For those wishing to participate in the Q&A session, dial-in numbers and access code are provided. A replay of the call will be available through July 24, 2025.
Hancock Whitney (Nasdaq: HWC) shareholders have elected Albert J. Williams, a former Chevron executive, to its board of directors during the annual shareholder meeting on April 23, 2025. Williams served as Chevron's Vice President of Corporate Affairs from March 2021 through February 2025, overseeing government affairs, public affairs, reputation, and social investment performance.
Williams brings over 30 years of experience at Chevron, including roles as President of Chevron Pipeline Company, Managing Director of Chevron Australia, and various positions in operations, finance, and strategy across the U.S. and international markets. He holds a BS in electrical engineering from Mississippi State University and an MBA from Tulane University.
Hancock Whitney (Nasdaq: HWC) has declared its regular second quarter 2025 common stock cash dividend of $0.45 per share. The dividend will be paid on June 16, 2025, to shareholders of record as of June 5, 2025. Notably, the company has maintained an uninterrupted quarterly dividend payment history since 1967, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to shareholder returns.
Hancock Whitney (HWC) reported Q1 2025 financial results with net income of $119.5 million, or $1.38 per diluted share, compared to $122.1 million ($1.40 EPS) in Q4 2024. Key metrics include:
- Total loans decreased to $23.1 billion, down $201.3 million (3% LQA)
- Deposits declined to $29.2 billion, down $298.1 million (4% LQA)
- Net interest margin improved to 3.43%, up 2 bps
- Efficiency ratio at 55.22% vs 54.46% in prior quarter
- CET1 ratio estimated at 14.51%, up 37 bps
The bank maintained strong asset quality with ACL coverage at 1.49%. During Q1, the company repurchased 350,000 shares at an average price of $59.25. Management expects 2025 period-end loan and deposit balances to grow low-single digits from year-end 2024.