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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.
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Hancock Whitney (Nasdaq: HWC) announced that it completed the acquisition of OFB Bancshares, parent company of One Florida Bank, effective August 1, 2026. The transaction was originally announced on May 15, 2026, and moves One Florida Bank under Hancock Whitney’s corporate umbrella.
According to Hancock Whitney, the systems conversion related to the acquisition is expected to occur in the fourth quarter of 2026. Hancock Whitney highlights its long-standing presence across Gulf South markets, including Florida, and its range of banking, lending, wealth, and mortgage services delivered through offices and financial centers across multiple states.
Hancock Whitney Corporation (Nasdaq: HWC) declared a regular third quarter 2026 common stock cash dividend of $0.50 per share. The dividend is payable on September 15, 2026 to shareholders of record as of September 4, 2026. The company notes it has paid an uninterrupted quarterly dividend since 1967.
Hancock Whitney (Nasdaq: HWC) reported second quarter 2026 net income of $127.0 million, or $1.55 diluted EPS, versus $47.4 million, or $0.57, in first quarter 2026, which included a $98.6 million securities portfolio restructuring loss. Net income was $113.5 million, or $1.32 per diluted share, in second quarter 2025.
According to Hancock Whitney, adjusted PPNR was $178.1 million, up 3% linked quarter. Loans rose to $24.6 billion, up $588 million (10% LQA), and deposits to $29.6 billion, up $548 million (8% LQA). Net interest income (TE) increased 3% to $295.2 million with NIM (TE) of 3.56%, up 1 bp.
Asset quality metrics remained stable: ACL totaled $348.0 million (1.42% of loans), criticized commercial loans fell to $492.0 million (2.55% of commercial loans), and nonaccrual loans were $113.7 million (0.46% of loans). The efficiency ratio was 55.31%. Estimated CET1 ratio was 13.18% and total risk-based capital 14.97%. The company repurchased 712,966 shares at an average price of $68.28 under its buyback program and highlighted the announced acquisition of One Florida Bank, expected to close August 1, 2026.
Hancock Whitney (Nasdaq: HWC) reported that it has received regulatory approval or confirmation of non-objection from the Federal Reserve Board, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance to proceed with its previously announced proposed acquisition of OFB Bancshares, parent of One Florida Bank.
According to Hancock Whitney, OFB Bancshares shareholders have also approved adopting the merger agreement. The acquisition, first announced on May 15, 2026, is expected to close on or about August 1, 2026, subject to satisfaction of other customary closing conditions.
Hancock Whitney (Nasdaq:HWC) will release its second quarter 2026 financial results on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, after the market closes.
Management will host an analyst and investor conference call at 3:30 p.m. Central Time, with a live listen-only webcast and replay available on the Investor Relations website.
Hancock Whitney (Nasdaq:HWC) agreed to acquire OFB Bancshares, parent of One Florida Bank, in an all-cash deal, expanding into the Orlando market. One Florida Bank operates six financial centers and, as of March 31, 2026, reported $2.1 billion in assets.
The acquisition adds $1.7 billion in loans and $1.9 billion in deposits and is expected to close in Q3 2026. According to Hancock Whitney, the deal should be immediately accretive to GAAP EPS excluding one-time costs and meets or exceeds internal IRR and ROIC thresholds, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals.
Hancock Whitney (Nasdaq: HWC) announced a regular second quarter 2026 common stock cash dividend of $0.50 per share. The dividend is payable June 15, 2026 to shareholders of record as of June 5, 2026. Hancock Whitney has paid uninterrupted quarterly dividends since 1967.
Hancock Whitney (Nasdaq: HWC) reported Q1 2026 net income of $47.4M, or $0.57 diluted EPS, versus $125.6M and $1.49 in Q4 2025. Results included a $98.6M pretax securities portfolio restructuring loss (supplemental disclosure); adjusted EPS excluding that item was $1.52.
NIM rose 7 bps to 3.55%. Loans were $24.0B, up 1% linked-quarter annualized; deposits were $29.1B, down 1% linked-quarter. CET1 estimated at 13.30%. Company repurchased 1.4M shares and raised the quarterly dividend 11% to $0.50.
Hancock Whitney (Nasdaq: HWC) will announce first quarter 2026 financial results on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 after the market close. Management will host a conference call at 3:30 p.m. Central Time the same day to review results.
A live listen-only webcast is available under the Investor Relations section at investors.hancockwhitney.com. To join the Q&A, dial the provided phone numbers with access code 8545141. An audio archive and a replay (available through April 28, 2026) will be posted on the Investor Relations site.
Hancock Whitney (Nasdaq: HWC) announced an 11.1% increase in its regular quarterly common stock cash dividend to $0.50 per share. The dividend is payable March 16, 2026 to shareholders of record as of March 5, 2026. The company has paid an uninterrupted quarterly dividend since 1967.