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Sentiment All Sentiments Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Most Recent February 2025 January 2025 December 2024 November 2024 October 2024 September 2024 August 2024 July 2024 June 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 February 2024 January 2024 December 2023 November 2023 October 2023 September 2023 August 2023 July 2023 June 2023 May 2023 April 2023 March 2023 February 2023 January 2023 December 2022 November 2022 October 2022 September 2022 August 2022 July 2022 June 2022 May 2022 April 2022 March 2022 Time Period Hancock Whitney Co. (NASDAQ:HWC) Short Interest UpdateHancock Whitney Co. (NASDAQ:HWC - Get Free Report) saw a large growth in short interest in January. As of January 31st, there was short interest totalling 2,670,000 shares, a growth of 8.5% from the January 15th total of 2,460,000 shares. Approximately 3.2% of the company's shares are short sold. Based on an average daily volume of 584,400 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 4.6 days.February 19 at 8:10 AM | marketbeat.comNew York State Teachers Retirement System Acquires 6,980 Shares of Hancock Whitney Co. (NASDAQ:HWC)New York State Teachers Retirement System lifted its stake in Hancock Whitney Co. (NASDAQ:HWC - Free Report) by 4.9% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 148,657 shares of the company's stock after buyFebruary 19 at 3:55 AM | marketbeat.comStieven Capital Advisors L.P. Trims Holdings in Hancock Whitney Co. (NASDAQ:HWC)Stieven Capital Advisors L.P. trimmed its stake in Hancock Whitney Co. (NASDAQ:HWC - Free Report) by 7.3% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 386,086 shares of the company's stock after selling 30,400 shares durinFebruary 16, 2025 | marketbeat.comZacks Research Expects Stronger Earnings for Hancock WhitneyFebruary 16, 2025 | americanbankingnews.comZacks Research Expects Higher Earnings for Hancock WhitneyHancock Whitney Co. (NASDAQ:HWC - Free Report) - Equities researchers at Zacks Research upped their Q1 2025 EPS estimates for Hancock Whitney in a report issued on Tuesday, February 11th. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now anticipates that the company will post earnings per share of $1.39 fFebruary 15, 2025 | marketbeat.comZacks Research Weighs in on Hancock Whitney Q2 EarningsFebruary 14, 2025 | americanbankingnews.comQ2 EPS Estimates for Hancock Whitney Raised by AnalystHancock Whitney Co. (NASDAQ:HWC - Free Report) - Stock analysts at Zacks Research upped their Q2 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Hancock Whitney in a research report issued on Tuesday, February 11th. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now forecasts that the company will earn $1.38 pFebruary 13, 2025 | marketbeat.comAllspring Global Investments Holdings LLC Increases Stock Position in Hancock Whitney Co. (NASDAQ:HWC)Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC raised its stake in shares of Hancock Whitney Co. (NASDAQ:HWC - Free Report) by 0.6% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 1,898,504 shares of the company's stock after purcFebruary 13, 2025 | marketbeat.comFederal Home Loan Bank of Dallas and Hancock Whitney Award $105K in Grants to Four Louisiana NonprofitsFebruary 12, 2025 | businesswire.comHead-To-Head Analysis: Mid Penn Bancorp (NASDAQ:MPB) and Hancock Whitney (NASDAQ:HWC)February 12, 2025 | americanbankingnews.comHancock Whitney Co. (NASDAQ:HWC) Receives Consensus Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" from AnalystsHancock Whitney Co. (NASDAQ:HWC - Get Free Report) has earned a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" from the nine ratings firms that are presently covering the firm, Marketbeat reports. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, six have issued a buy rating and one has issuedFebruary 11, 2025 | marketbeat.comSalzhauer Michael Buys 6,000 Shares of Hancock Whitney Co. (NASDAQ:HWC)Salzhauer Michael raised its stake in shares of Hancock Whitney Co. (NASDAQ:HWC - Free Report) by 33.7% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 23,796 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 6,0February 10, 2025 | marketbeat.comInman Jager Wealth Management LLC Acquires Shares of 12,724 Hancock Whitney Co. (NASDAQ:HWC)Inman Jager Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in Hancock Whitney Co. (NASDAQ:HWC - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm bought 12,724 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximatelyFebruary 6, 2025 | marketbeat.comHancock Whitney: Strong Balance Sheet Makes Shares AttractiveFebruary 3, 2025 | seekingalpha.comHancock Whitney Co. (NASDAQ:HWC) Short Interest Down 5.1% in JanuaryHancock Whitney Co. (NASDAQ:HWC - Get Free Report) saw a significant decrease in short interest in the month of January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totalling 2,250,000 shares, a decrease of 5.1% from the December 31st total of 2,370,000 shares. Currently, 2.7% of the company's shares are short sold. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 529,300 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 4.3 days.February 2, 2025 | marketbeat.comHancock Whitney Co. (NASDAQ:HWC) Shares Bought by KBC Group NVKBC Group NV grew its position in Hancock Whitney Co. (NASDAQ:HWC - Free Report) by 1,987.7% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 51,420 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 48,957 shares during the period.February 1, 2025 | marketbeat.comHancock Whitney Co. (NASDAQ:HWC) Raises Dividend to $0.45 Per ShareHancock Whitney Co. (NASDAQ:HWC) announced a quarterly dividend on Friday, January 31st. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, March 5th will be given a dividend of 0.45 per share on Monday, March 17th. This represents a $1.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.01%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, March 5th. This is a boost from Hancock Whitney's previous quarterly dividend of $0.40.January 31, 2025 | marketbeat.comHancock Whitney raises quarterly dividend 12.5% to 45c per shareJanuary 30, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comMedia Advisory: FHLB Dallas and Hancock Whitney Bank Award $105K in Grants to Louisiana NonprofitsJanuary 30, 2025 | businesswire.comNisa Investment Advisors LLC Cuts Stock Position in Hancock Whitney Co. (NASDAQ:HWC)Nisa Investment Advisors LLC lowered its stake in Hancock Whitney Co. (NASDAQ:HWC - Free Report) by 19.9% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 17,739 shares of the company's stock after selling 4,400 shares during the quarter. Nisa InvestmeJanuary 28, 2025 | marketbeat.comFY2025 EPS Estimates for Hancock Whitney Boosted by AnalystHancock Whitney Co. (NASDAQ:HWC - Free Report) - Investment analysts at DA Davidson increased their FY2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of Hancock Whitney in a note issued to investors on Thursday, January 23rd. DA Davidson analyst G. Tenner now expects that the company will earnJanuary 27, 2025 | marketbeat.comDA Davidson Predicts Hancock Whitney Q1 EarningsHancock Whitney Co. (NASDAQ:HWC - Free Report) - Equities researchers at DA Davidson issued their Q1 2025 earnings per share estimates for Hancock Whitney in a research report issued on Thursday, January 23rd. DA Davidson analyst G. Tenner anticipates that the company will earn $1.24 per share foJanuary 24, 2025 | marketbeat.comHancock Whitney (NASDAQ:HWC) Rating Lowered to "Sell" at StockNews.comStockNews.com downgraded shares of Hancock Whitney from a "hold" rating to a "sell" rating in a research note on Thursday.January 23, 2025 | marketbeat.comHancock Whitney price target raised to $72 from $64 at Raymond JamesJanuary 23, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comHancock Whitney Corporation (NASDAQ:HWC) Q4 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptJanuary 23, 2025 | msn.comPiper Sandler Remains a Buy on Hancock Whitney (HWC)January 22, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comHancock Whitney reports fourth quarter 2024 EPS of $1.40January 22, 2025 | finanznachrichten.deAnalyst sees upside for Hancock Whitney shares with higher target and capital deployment plansJanuary 22, 2025 | msn.comHancock Whitney price target raised to $74 from $68 at StephensJanuary 22, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comHancock Whitney (HWC) Gets a Buy from D.A. DavidsonJanuary 22, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comHancock Whitney (NASDAQ:HWC) Given "Strong-Buy" Rating at Raymond JamesRaymond James reissued a "strong-buy" rating and issued a $72.00 target price (up previously from $64.00) on shares of Hancock Whitney in a research note on Wednesday.January 22, 2025 | marketbeat.comHancock Whitney (NASDAQ:HWC) Given "Overweight" Rating at StephensStephens reiterated an "overweight" rating and set a $74.00 price objective (up previously from $68.00) on shares of Hancock Whitney in a research note on Wednesday.January 22, 2025 | marketbeat.comHancock Whitney Corp (HWC) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Deposit Growth and ...January 22, 2025 | finance.yahoo.comHancock Whitney's 4Q Profit Rises as Deposits IncreaseJanuary 21, 2025 | marketwatch.comEarnings call transcript: Hancock Whitney Q3 2024 beats EPS estimatesJanuary 21, 2025 | msn.comHancock Whitney Corporation (HWC) Q4 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptJanuary 21, 2025 | seekingalpha.comHancock Whitney Corporation 2024 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call PresentationJanuary 21, 2025 | seekingalpha.comHancock Whitney (NASDAQ:HWC) Releases Earnings ResultsHancock Whitney (NASDAQ:HWC - Get Free Report) announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday. The company reported $1.40 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $1.28 by $0.12. Hancock Whitney had a return on equity of 11.47% and a net margin of 19.30%. During the same period last year, the business earned $1.26 earnings per share.January 21, 2025 | marketbeat.com1HWC : Insights into Hancock Whitney Q4 EarningsJanuary 21, 2025 | benzinga.comHancock Whitney to acquire Sabal Trust, sees accretionJanuary 21, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comHancock Whitney To Acquire Sabal Trust Company For Undisclosed TermsJanuary 21, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comHancock Whitney Acquiring Sabal Trust CompanyJanuary 21, 2025 | finance.yahoo.comHancock Whitney Corp (HWC) Q4 2024 Earnings Report Preview: What to ExpectJanuary 20, 2025 | finance.yahoo.comClient 1ST Advisory Group LLC Makes New $272,000 Investment in Hancock Whitney Co. (NASDAQ:HWC)Client 1ST Advisory Group LLC acquired a new stake in Hancock Whitney Co. (NASDAQ:HWC - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm acquired 4,976 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $272,000. OtJanuary 20, 2025 | marketbeat.comWedge Capital Management L L P NC Acquires 7,725 Shares of Hancock Whitney Co. (NASDAQ:HWC)Wedge Capital Management L L P NC grew its holdings in shares of Hancock Whitney Co. (NASDAQ:HWC - Free Report) by 11.9% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 72,691 shares of the company's stock after bJanuary 20, 2025 | marketbeat.comHancock Whitney Co. (NASDAQ:HWC) Sees Large Decline in Short InterestHancock Whitney Co. (NASDAQ:HWC - Get Free Report) saw a large drop in short interest in the month of December. As of December 31st, there was short interest totalling 2,250,000 shares, a drop of 5.1% from the December 15th total of 2,370,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 529,300 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 4.3 days. Approximately 2.7% of the shares of the company are sold short.January 19, 2025 | marketbeat.comHennessy Advisors Inc. Sells 5,000 Shares of Hancock Whitney Co. (NASDAQ:HWC)Hennessy Advisors Inc. trimmed its holdings in Hancock Whitney Co. (NASDAQ:HWC - Free Report) by 12.5% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 35,000 shares of the company's stock after selling 5,000 shares during theJanuary 19, 2025 | marketbeat.comHancock Whitney Co. (NASDAQ:HWC) Given Average Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" by BrokeragesHancock Whitney Co. (NASDAQ:HWC - Get Free Report) has been assigned a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" from the nine ratings firms that are presently covering the company, MarketBeat reports. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, six have issued a buy rating and oneJanuary 17, 2025 | marketbeat.comImplied Volatility Surging for Hancock Whitney (HWC) Stock OptionsJanuary 16, 2025 | msn.comHancock Whitney (HWC) to Release Quarterly Earnings on TuesdayHancock Whitney (NASDAQ:HWC) will be releasing earnings after the market closes on Tuesday, January 21, Financial Modeling Prep reports.January 15, 2025 | marketbeat.com Get Hancock Whitney News Delivered to You Automatically Sign up to receive the latest news and ratings for HWC and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address HWC Media Mentions By Week HWC Media Sentiment Learn about the media sentiment score. Each headline receives a score ranging from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). 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