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Hancock Whitney Corporation (Nasdaq: HWC) is a Gulf South–focused commercial banking company and the parent of Hancock Whitney Bank, a full-service financial institution serving communities across Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, and Texas, with additional loan and deposit production offices in the greater Nashville and Atlanta metropolitan areas. The HWC news page on Stock Titan aggregates company announcements, earnings updates, and other corporate developments in one place.
Investors following Hancock Whitney news can review regular earnings releases, where the company reports net income, loan and deposit trends, asset quality metrics, capital ratios, and non-GAAP performance measures such as adjusted pre-provision net revenue and efficiency ratios. These releases are typically accompanied by conference call details and presentation materials referenced in Form 8-K filings.
Hancock Whitney’s news flow also includes board and capital actions, such as authorizations of stock buyback programs and declarations of quarterly dividends on its common stock. The company has highlighted its uninterrupted quarterly dividend record since 1967 and periodically announces new repurchase authorizations that allow it to buy back a portion of outstanding shares, subject to market conditions and regulatory requirements.
Beyond financial results and capital management, HWC news features leadership and organizational updates, including appointments to senior roles such as Chief Banking Officer, Director of Business Banking and SBA, and Director of Government Affairs. These announcements provide insight into how the company is organizing its business lines, advancing its organic growth strategy, strengthening digital capabilities, and managing relationships with governmental and regulatory stakeholders.
By monitoring Hancock Whitney news, readers can track developments in commercial and small business banking, private banking, trust and investment services, healthcare banking, and mortgage services across the company’s Gulf South footprint. Bookmark this page to access a chronological view of HWC press releases, conference call notices, and other material announcements relevant to shareholders and analysts.
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.
Hancock Whitney (HWC) has received all regulatory approvals for its subsidiary Hancock Whitney Bank to acquire Sabal Trust Company, a non-depository trust company based in St. Petersburg, Florida. The acquisition, initially announced on January 21, 2025, is expected to close on May 2, 2025, subject to remaining customary closing conditions.
Sabal Trust Company reported revenues of $22.1 million for the year ending December 31, 2024, and managed approximately $3 billion in assets under management as of the same date.
Hancock Whitney (HWC) has scheduled its first quarter 2025 financial results announcement for Tuesday, April 15, 2025, after market close. The company will host a conference call for analysts and investors at 3:30 p.m. Central Time on the same day.
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 are provided: 800-715-9871 or 646-307-1963 (access code: 6506941). A replay will be available through April 22, 2025, accessible via 800-770-2030 or 609-800-9909 (access code: 6506941).
Hancock Whitney (HWC) reported Q4 2024 net income of $122.1 million, or $1.40 per diluted share, up from $115.6 million ($1.33 EPS) in Q3 2024. Key highlights include:
- Total loans decreased to $23.3 billion, down $156.1 million (3% linked-quarter annualized)
- Deposits increased by $509.9 million to $29.5 billion (7% linked-quarter annualized)
- Net interest margin improved to 3.41%, up 2 basis points
- Efficiency ratio at 54.46%
- CET1 ratio estimated at 14.14%, with total risk-based capital ratio near 16%
The company repurchased 150,000 shares at an average price of $52.50 during Q4 2024. Management expects 2025 period-end loan balances to grow mid-single digits and deposits to increase low-single digits from year-end 2024 levels.
Hancock Whitney (HWC) has announced that its bank subsidiary will acquire Sabal Trust Company, a non-depository trust company based in St. Petersburg, Florida. The strategic acquisition aims to expand Hancock Whitney's wealth and asset management presence in the high-growth Florida market, particularly in the Tampa and Orlando metropolitan areas.
Sabal Trust Company generated revenues of $22.1 million in 2024 and managed approximately $3 billion in assets as of December 31, 2024. The transaction is expected to close in Q2 2025, subject to regulatory approvals. While financial terms weren't disclosed, the acquisition is projected to be immediately accretive to GAAP EPS (excluding one-time costs) and meets the company's minimum thresholds for Internal Rate of Return and Return on Invested Capital.