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GULFPORT, Miss. - Hancock Whitney Corporation (NASDAQ:HWC), a $4.72 billion market cap financial institution, announced Thursday that its board of directors has approved a regular fourth quarter 2025 cash dividend of $0.45 per share, representing a 3.26% yield.
The dividend will be payable on December 15, 2025, to shareholders of record as of December 5, 2025, according to a company press release.
Hancock Whitney has maintained an uninterrupted quarterly dividend since 1967, reflecting nearly six decades of consistent shareholder returns.
Trading at a P/E ratio of 10.02, the financial institution operates across the Gulf South region with offices and financial centers in Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, and Texas. The company also maintains loan and deposit production offices in the metropolitan areas of Nashville, Tennessee, and Atlanta, Georgia.
Hancock Whitney offers a range of financial products and services including traditional and online banking, commercial and small business banking, private banking, trust and investment services, healthcare banking, and mortgage services. According to InvestingPro’s analysis, the company maintains a "GOOD" overall financial health score, with additional insights available in the comprehensive Pro Research Report.
In other recent news, Hancock Whitney Corporation reported its third-quarter 2025 earnings, with adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.49, surpassing the forecasted $1.43. However, the company’s revenue slightly missed expectations, recording $385 million compared to the anticipated $391.32 million. Despite the revenue shortfall, analysts from DA Davidson and Raymond James maintained positive outlooks, with both firms setting a price target of $72 for the stock. DA Davidson reiterated a Buy rating, highlighting the bank’s strength in fee-generating business lines and effective expense management. Meanwhile, Raymond James maintained a Strong Buy rating, noting the bank’s fee income momentum, expense control, and robust profitability. However, Raymond James adjusted its future earnings per share estimates downward. These developments reflect the bank’s ongoing strategic initiatives and performance in the current financial landscape.
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