Benchmark Reiterates Buy Rating for Hancock Whitney Corporation
Benchmark analyst Brett Rabatin maintains a buy rating on Hancock Whitney, setting a price target of $84, a 12.86% upside from the current price.
Key Points
- Benchmark analyst Brett Rabatin reiterated a buy rating on Hancock Whitney Corporation with a price target of $84 on June 25, 2026.
- Benchmark's $84 price target implies 12.86% upside from Hancock Whitney Corporation's ($HWC) current $74.43 share price.
- Shares of Hancock Whitney traded at $73 on Friday, with a market cap of approximately $6.03 billion and a P/E ratio of 15.28.
- Other analysts like Citigroup and DA Davidson also maintain buy ratings, with price targets ranging from $78 to $86.
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Benchmark analyst Brett Rabatin reiterated a buy rating for Hancock Whitney Corporation (NasdaqGS: HWC) on June 25, 2026. He set a price target of $84. Shares of Hancock Whitney traded near $73 on Friday.
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Hancock Whitney Corporation Stock Down 0.9%
Shares of NasdaqGS:HWC traded at $73 on Friday. Hancock Whitney Corporation has a market cap of about $6.03 billion and a P/E ratio of 15.28, with a forward P/E of 10.23. The stock's 52-week low is $54.05, while the high is $75.43. Currently, the stock's 50-day moving average is $68.40, and its 200-day moving average is $64.99. The company has a beta of 0.98, indicating moderate volatility.
$HWC price target
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Recent Earnings
Hancock Whitney reported revenue of $1.39 billion, although it saw a revenue decline of 21.1%. The company achieved a net margin of 29.9% and a return on equity of 9.5%. The next earnings report is expected on July 21, 2026.
Dividend
Hancock Whitney offers an annual dividend rate of $1.90, yielding 2.56%. The dividend payout ratio is 38.07%.
Insider Buying and Selling at Hancock Whitney Corporation
On May 22, 2026, insider Christine Pickering sold 417 shares at an average price of $67.16. Earlier, on May 1, 2026, Chief HR Officer Stacy Jo Davis sold 83 shares at $67.51. Conversely, Frank Bertucci, Jerry Levens, Carleton Richard Wilkins, and Albert Williams each bought 1,187 shares at $67.41 on April 29, 2026.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
On June 25, 2026, Citigroup maintained its buy rating for Hancock Whitney with a price target of $82. Benchmark initiated coverage with a buy rating and an $84 target. DA Davidson also maintained a buy rating, setting a target of $86 on May 18, 2026. The consensus among analysts is a buy, with a mean target price of $78.90 based on 10 analyst opinions.
About Hancock Whitney Corporation
Hancock Whitney Corporation operates as a financial holding company for Hancock Whitney Bank, providing banking services to commercial, small business, and retail customers in the U.S. The company offers deposit products, loan services, and investment management solutions. It is headquartered in Gulfport, Mississippi, and employs 3,658 people. Mr. John M. Hairston serves as CEO.
Bottom Line
Benchmark's reiteration of a buy rating with a target of $84 reflects confidence in Hancock Whitney's potential. Investors should note that these ratings are based on past performance and may not represent current conditions. With multiple analysts maintaining buy ratings, Hancock Whitney remains a company to watch in the financial services sector.
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