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HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP

Financials through Q2 FY2026, quarter ended Jun 30, 2026Last filing: 10-Q on Aug 7, 2026
$72.50−0.53 (-0.73%)

Close on Oct 19, 2026

Market cap
$5.91B
P/E (TTM)
14.2
Dividend yield
2.48%

About Hancock Whitney

State Commercial Banks, SIC 6022

Hancock Whitney Corporation is a financial holding company providing financial services through its bank subsidiary, Hancock Whitney Bank, and other affiliates. The institution offers deposit accounts, treasury management, secured and unsecured commercial and consumer loans, letters of credit, and equipment leasing. It also delivers trust and investment management, advisory services, fixed annuities, and life insurance. These products and services serve retail, small business, middle-market, and corporate clients, as well as retirement plans and public entities.

The company operates primarily across southern and central Mississippi, southern and central Alabama, northwest, central, and southern Louisiana, northern, central, and panhandle regions of Florida, east and northeast Texas, and the metropolitan areas of Nashville, Tennessee, and Atlanta, Georgia. As of December 31, 2025, the firm maintained 180 banking locations and 221 ATMs across its footprint. Its principal executive offices are located in Gulfport, Mississippi.

Summary of the business section of Hancock Whitney's latest annual report, written by StockData.

Company profile

Company

Legal name
HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP
Founded
1899
Headquarters
Gulfport, MS
Address
One Hancock Whitney Plaza, P O Box 4019 39501
Phone
(504) 299-5208
Employees
3,627, Dec 31, 2025
Industry
State Commercial Banks
Incorporated in
MS
Fiscal year ends
December 31
Auditor
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, New Orleans, LA

Stock & identifiers

Ticker
HWC
Other tickers
HWCPZ
Exchange
Nasdaq
Shares outstanding
80M, Jul 31, 2026
Public float
$4.90B, Jun 30, 2025
Filer category
Large accelerated filer
Stock splits
2-for-1, Mar 19, 2004; 3-for-2, Aug 6, 2002; 2-for-1, Nov 5, 1991
SEC CIK
750577
CUSIP
410120109
ISIN
US4101201097
LEI
549300GRNBWY8HIICT41
EIN
64-0693170

Executives and directors

Officers and directors who filed ownership reports (Forms 3, 4, 5) in the last two years

NamePositionShares owned
John M. HairstonPresident & CEO, Director247,185
Emory L. Mayfield JrChief Banking Officer15,565
Michael M. AcharyChief Financial Officer44,160
Stacy Jo DavisChief HR Officer3,563
D. Shane LoperChief Operating Officer124,509
Juanita P. KuhnerEVP/ General Counsel6,051
Christopher S. ZilucaChief Credit Officer44,065
Michael OteroChief Risk Officer37,958
Ruena Hall ThompsonChief HR Officer21,240
Sonia PerezDirector13,537
Sonya C. LittleDirector20,167
Carleton Richard WilkinsDirector20,988
Dean LiollioDirector33,262
Christine L. PickeringDirector25,407
Albert J. WilliamsDirector2,948
Frank E. BertucciDirector28,146
Jerry L. LevensDirector44,050
Randall W. HannaDirector33,433
Thomas H. OlindeDirector56,574
Joan Cahill TeofiloDirector20,268
Suzette K. KentDirector9,555
Harry Merritt Lane IiiDirector12,398
Moses H. FeaginDirector2,937

CEO pay and shareholder return

Pay versus performance table from the proxy statement

Fiscal yearCEO total payCEO pay actually paidOther executives (avg)Value of $100 investedPeer group
FY2025$6.33M$10.02M$2.24M$214$153
FY2024$5.77M$8.48M$1.98M$144$131
FY2023$5.57M$5.10M$1.95M$124$116
FY2022$6.66M$8.16M$2.29M$120$116
FY2021$5.94M$9.10M$2.21M$122$125
FY2020$3.60M$932.27K$1.53M$8075$9129

“Actually paid” adjusts reported pay for changes in the value of equity awards. Shareholder return assumes $100 invested at the start of the measurement period, as disclosed by the company.

Employees

Headcount reported in annual reports

“As of December 31, 2025, the Company had 3,627 full-time equivalent associates, predominately located in our core footprint of Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama, Florida, Texas and Tennessee, compared to 3,476 associates as of December 31, 2024.”

Corporate history

Events identified from SEC filings

DateEventDetails
Jun 15, 2021DeregistrationTermination of SEC registration (Form 15)
Jun 14, 2021DelistingNotice of delisting from exchange (Form 25)
Jul 21, 2020Acquisition / saleCompletion of acquisition or disposition of assets (8-K Item 2.01)
Jun 3, 2020ListingRegistration of securities on an exchange (Form 8-A)
Jul 19, 2019MergerRegistration of securities for a merger or exchange offer (S-4)
May 24, 2018Name changeName changed from HANCOCK HOLDING CO to HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP
Mar 9, 2015ListingRegistration of securities on an exchange (Form 8-A)
Aug 18, 2011Acquisition / saleCompletion of acquisition or disposition of assets (8-K Item 2.01)
Jun 6, 2011Acquisition / saleCompletion of acquisition or disposition of assets (8-K Item 2.01)
Apr 11, 2011Listing noticeNotice of delisting or failure to satisfy a listing rule (8-K Item 3.01)
Jan 26, 2011MergerRegistration of securities for a merger or exchange offer (S-4)
Jan 21, 2011Acquisition / saleCompletion of acquisition or disposition of assets (8-K Item 2.01)
Mar 5, 2010Acquisition / saleCompletion of acquisition or disposition of assets (8-K Item 2.01)
Dec 23, 2009Acquisition / saleCompletion of acquisition or disposition of assets (8-K Item 2.01)
Mar 5, 2009Auditor changeChange in certifying accountant (8-K Item 4.01)
Dec 19, 2008Auditor changeChange in certifying accountant (8-K Item 4.01)
May 4, 2001MergerRegistration of securities for a merger or exchange offer (S-4)
Nov 12, 1998MergerRegistration of securities for a merger or exchange offer (S-4)
May 6, 1997MergerRegistration of securities for a merger or exchange offer (S-4)
Oct 16, 1996MergerRegistration of securities for a merger or exchange offer (S-4)
Sep 12, 1996MergerRegistration of securities for a merger or exchange offer (S-4)
Nov 16, 1994MergerRegistration of securities for a merger or exchange offer (S-4)
Nov 2, 1994MergerRegistration of securities for a merger or exchange offer (S-4)
Feb 11, 1994MergerRegistration of securities for a merger or exchange offer (S-4)