Hancock Whitney posts Q4 2025 results update

Hancock Whitney Corporation filed a current report to note that it has released its financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Hancock Whitney Corporation filed a current report to note that it has released its financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025. The company distributed a press release with accompanying financial statements, which are furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and made available on its website.

The company also plans an investor call and webcast on January 20, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. Central Time to discuss the fourth quarter results. Presentation materials for this call are furnished as Exhibit 99.2. These materials, along with the press release, are provided as supplemental information and are not treated as formally filed under the securities laws.

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, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.

FAQ

What did Hancock Whitney Corporation (HWC) disclose in this 8-K filing?

Hancock Whitney Corporation reported that it has announced financial results for its fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025 and furnished a related press release and financial statements as Exhibit 99.1.

Which period do the newly announced Hancock Whitney (HWC) results cover?

The disclosed results cover Hancock Whitney Corporation’s fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025.

Where can investors find the Hancock Whitney Q4 2025 press release and financial statements?

The press release and accompanying financial statements are attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the report and are also available on Hancock Whitney Corporation’s website.

Is Hancock Whitney holding an investor call to discuss the Q4 2025 results?

Yes. Hancock Whitney Corporation intends to hold an investor call and webcast on January 20, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. Central Time to discuss its fourth quarter 2025 financial results.

What additional materials did Hancock Whitney furnish with this 8-K for Q4 2025?

In addition to the press release and financial statements in Exhibit 99.1, Hancock Whitney Corporation furnished presentation slides dated January 20, 2026 as Exhibit 99.2.

Are the Hancock Whitney Q4 2025 materials considered filed or furnished?

The information provided under Items 2.02 and 7.01, including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, is furnished and expressly not deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

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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): January 20, 2026

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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 January 20, 2026, Hancock Whitney Corporation (the “Company”) announced financial results for its fourth quarter ended December 31, 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 January 20, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. (Central Time), the Company intends to hold an investor call and webcast to discuss financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 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 January 20, 2026 for Quarter Ended December 31, 2025.
99.2	Presentation Slides dated January 20, 2026 (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
January 20, 2026	By:	/s/ Michael M. Achary
		Michael M. Achary
		Chief Financial Officer