Hancock Whitney (HWC) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions
HWC Stock Forecast
Hancock Whitney (HWC) stock forecast, based on 25 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $82.83, with a high of $87.00 and a low of $74.00. This represents a 8.70% increase from the last price of $76.20.
HWC Stock Rating
Hancock Whitney stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 25 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 1 Strong Buy (4.00%), 12 Buy (48.00%), 10 Hold (40.00%), 2 Sell (8.00%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).
Buy
HWC Price Target Upside V Benchmarks
| Type | Name | Upside |
|---|---|---|
| Stock | Hancock Whitney | 8.70% |
| Sector | Financial Services Stocks | 4.47% |
| Industry | Regional Banks Stocks | 1.23% |
Price Target Trends
| 1M | 3M | 12M | |
|---|---|---|---|
| # Anlaysts | 5 | 7 | 12 |
| Avg Price Target | $84.60 | $82.71 | $80.17 |
| Last Closing Price | $76.20 | $76.20 | $76.20 |
| Upside/Downside | 11.02% | 8.54% | 5.21% |
Ratings Trends
| Date | Strong Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Strong Sell | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul, 26 | 2 | 5 | 3 | - | - | 10 |
| Jun, 26 | 2 | 4 | 2 | - | - | 8 |
| May, 26 | 2 | 4 | 2 | - | - | 8 |
| Apr, 26 | 2 | 5 | 2 | - | - | 9 |
| Mar, 26 | 2 | 5 | 1 | - | - | 8 |
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
| Date | Analyst | Company | Price Target | Price when Published | Price Target/Price when Published | Price Target/Last Closing Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026 | Raymond James | $87.00 | $76.98 | 13.02% | 14.17% | |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Stephens | $85.00 | $76.64 | 10.91% | 11.55% | |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Piper Sandler | $87.00 | $76.64 | 13.52% | 14.17% | |
| Jul 07, 2026 | Barclays | $80.00 | $75.05 | 6.60% | 4.99% | |
| Jun 24, 2026 | Benchmark Co. | $84.00 | $73.00 | 15.07% | 10.24% | |
| Jun 12, 2026 | Hovde Group | $74.00 | $71.53 | 3.45% | -2.89% | |
| May 18, 2026 | Piper Sandler | $82.00 | $64.15 | 27.83% | 7.61% | |
| Jan 21, 2026 | D.A. Davidson | $79.00 | $69.42 | 13.80% | 3.67% | |
| Jan 21, 2026 | Piper Sandler | $78.00 | $67.60 | 15.38% | 2.36% | |
| Jan 07, 2026 | Raymond James | $78.00 | $66.88 | 16.63% | 2.36% |
Analyst Rating Forecasts
| Date | Company | Previous Rating | New Rating | Rating Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | Citigroup | Buy | Buy | hold |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Benchmark | Buy | Buy | hold |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Raymond James | Strong Buy | Strong Buy | hold |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Stephens | Overweight | Overweight | hold |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Piper Sandler | Overweight | Overweight | hold |
| Jul 07, 2026 | Barclays | Overweight | Overweight | hold |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Citigroup | Buy | Buy | hold |
| Jun 24, 2026 | Benchmark | Buy | initialise | |
| Jun 12, 2026 | Hovde Group | Market Perform | downgrade | |
| May 18, 2026 | Piper Sandler | Overweight | Overweight | hold |
Financial Forecast
EPS Forecast
Annual
| Dec 21 | Dec 22 | Dec 23 | Dec 24 | Dec 25 | Dec 26 | Dec 27 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reported | $5.23 | $6.00 | $4.51 | $5.30 | $5.71 | - | - |
| Avg Forecast | $5.40 | $5.99 | $5.13 | $5.20 | $5.37 | $5.75 | $6.64 |
| High Forecast | $5.46 | $6.05 | $5.24 | $5.26 | $6.03 | $5.91 | $6.78 |
| Low Forecast | $5.37 | $5.93 | $4.71 | $5.13 | $5.03 | $5.45 | $6.51 |
| Surprise % | -3.15% | 0.17% | -12.09% | 1.92% | 6.33% | - | - |
Revenue Forecast
Annual
| Dec 21 | Dec 22 | Dec 23 | Dec 24 | Dec 25 | Dec 26 | Dec 27 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reported | $1.35B | $1.47B | $1.89B | $2.05B | $2.02B | - | - |
| Avg Forecast | $1.30B | $1.40B | $1.44B | $1.45B | $1.52B | $1.61B | $1.71B |
| High Forecast | $1.32B | $1.42B | $1.46B | $1.46B | $1.54B | $1.65B | $1.71B |
| Low Forecast | $1.30B | $1.39B | $1.40B | $1.43B | $1.50B | $1.57B | $1.71B |
| Surprise % | 3.16% | 4.36% | 31.30% | 41.10% | 32.80% | - | - |
Net Income Forecast
Annual
| Dec 21 | Dec 22 | Dec 23 | Dec 24 | Dec 25 | Dec 26 | Dec 27 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reported | $463.21M | $524.09M | $392.60M | $460.81M | $486.07M | - | - |
| Avg Forecast | $383.25M | $486.74M | $388.59M | $449.08M | $462.71M | $488.01M | $573.88M |
| High Forecast | $459.90M | $584.08M | $466.31M | $454.71M | $521.22M | $510.35M | $585.89M |
| Low Forecast | $306.60M | $389.39M | $310.87M | $443.45M | $435.07M | $471.30M | $562.98M |
| Surprise % | 20.87% | 7.67% | 1.03% | 2.61% | 5.05% | - | - |