Hancock Whitney posts Q3 2025 results; webcast scheduled

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Hancock Whitney Corporation reported third‑quarter results for the period ended September 30, 2025. The company furnished a press release with accompanying financial statements as Exhibit 99.1 and presentation slides as Exhibit 99.2.

The company scheduled an investor call and webcast on October 14, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. Central Time to discuss the quarter. The materials are furnished under Items 2.02 and 7.01 and are not deemed filed under the Exchange Act except as expressly incorporated by reference.

8-K Event Classification

3 items: 2.02, 7.01, 9.01

3 items

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial

Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure

Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): October 14, 2025

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HANCOCK WHITNEY CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) ________________
Mississippi	001-36872			64-0693170
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)			(IRS Employer Identification No.)
Hancock Whitney Plaza 2510 14th Street Gulfport, Mississippi (Address of Principal Executive Offices)			39501 (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (228) 868-4000
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Each Class COMMON STOCK, $3.33 PAR VALUE 6.25% SUBORDINATED NOTES		Trading Symbol HWC HWCPZ		Name of Exchange on Which Registered The NASDAQ Stock Market, LLC The NASDAQ Stock Market, LLC
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 14, 2025, Hancock Whitney Corporation (the “Company”) announced financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2025. A copy of this press release and the accompanying financial statements are attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference into this Item 2.02. The press release is available on the Company’s website.

The information provided in Item 2.02 of this report, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On October 14, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. (Central Time), the Company intends to hold an investor call and webcast to discuss financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025, including the press release. Additional presentation materials relating to such call are furnished hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and are, along with the press release and financial statements, incorporated herein by reference. All information in the press release and presentation materials speak as of the date thereof and the Company does not assume any obligation to update said information in the future. In addition, the Company disclaims any inferences regarding the materiality of such information which otherwise may arise as a result of it furnishing such information under Item 2.02 or Item 7.01 of this Form 8-K.

In accordance with the General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information presented herein pursuant to Item 2.02, “Results of Operations,” and Item 7.01, “Regulation FD,” shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), nor shall the information be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Exchange Act or the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit Number	Description
99.1	Press Release dated October 14, 2025 for Quarter Ended September 30, 2025.
99.2	Presentation Slides dated October 14, 2025 (furnished with the Commission as part of this Form 8-K).
104	Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

		HANCOCK WHITNEY CORPORATION
October 14, 2025	By:	/s/ Michael M. Achary
		Michael M. Achary
		Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did HWC announce in its 8-K?

Hancock Whitney announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025 and furnished related materials.

When is Hancock Whitney’s investor call for Q3 2025?

October 14, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. Central Time.

Where can I find HWC’s Q3 2025 press release and slides?

They are furnished as Exhibit 99.1 (press release with financials) and Exhibit 99.2 (presentation slides).

Are the Q3 2025 materials considered filed with the SEC?

The information furnished under Items 2.02 and 7.01 is not deemed filed under the Exchange Act, except if specifically incorporated by reference.

Which period do the results cover for HWC?

The third quarter ended September 30, 2025.

What exhibits were included with the announcement?

Exhibit 99.1 (press release and financial statements) and Exhibit 99.2 (presentation slides), plus the cover page interactive data file (Exhibit 104).