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Hancock Whitney (HWC) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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HWC Stock Forecast

Hancock Whitney (HWC) stock forecast, based on 23 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $77.75, with a high of $79.00 and a low of $76.00. This represents a 15.75% increase from the last price of $67.17.

$40 $48 $56 $64 $72 $80 High: $79 Avg: $77.75 Low: $76 Last Closed Price: $67.17

HWC Stock Rating

Hancock Whitney stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 23 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 1 Strong Buy (4.35%), 10 Buy (43.48%), 10 Hold (43.48%), 2 Sell (8.70%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 23 0 2 10 10 1 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

HWC Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockHancock Whitney15.75%
SectorFinancial Services Stocks 5.77%
IndustryRegional Banks Stocks-1.33%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts346
Avg Price Target$78.33$77.75$74.17
Last Closing Price$67.17$67.17$67.17
Upside/Downside16.61%15.75%10.42%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Jan, 26252--9
Dec, 25152--8
Nov, 25152--8
Oct, 25152--8
Sep, 25152--8
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Jan 21, 2026D.A. Davidson$79.00$69.4213.80%17.61%
Jan 21, 2026Piper Sandler$78.00$67.6015.38%16.12%
Jan 07, 2026Raymond James$78.00$66.8816.63%16.12%
Dec 17, 2025Barclays$76.00$65.7615.57%13.15%
Oct 15, 2025Raymond James$72.00$62.5315.14%7.19%
Apr 16, 2025Gary TennerD.A. Davidson$62.00$48.5227.78%-7.70%
Dec 09, 2024Matt OlneyStephens$68.00$58.2416.76%1.24%
Oct 16, 2024Gary TennerD.A. Davidson$65.00$53.1322.34%-3.23%
Jul 17, 2024Brandon KingTruist Financial$57.00$53.696.17%-15.14%
Jul 08, 2024Brandon KingTruist Financial$49.00$45.836.92%-27.05%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Jan 22, 2026CitigroupBuyBuyhold
Jan 21, 2026Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMarket PerformMarket Performhold
Jan 21, 2026Piper SandlerOverweightOverweighthold
Jan 07, 2026Raymond JamesStrong BuyStrong Buyhold
Dec 30, 2025CitigroupBuyBuyhold
Dec 17, 2025BarclaysOverweightinitialise
Sep 08, 2025Raymond JamesStrong BuyStrong Buyhold
Aug 26, 2025CitigroupBuyBuyhold
Jul 16, 2025Raymond JamesStrong BuyStrong Buyhold
Apr 16, 2025Piper SandlerOverweightOverweighthold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27
Reported$5.23$6.00$4.51$5.34---
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%2.69%---

Revenue Forecast

$1B $1B $1B $2B $2B $2B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27
Reported$1.30B$1.38B$1.32B$1.69B---
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 %-0.49%-1.62%-8.19%16.57%---

Net Income Forecast

$300M $360M $420M $480M $540M $600M Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27
Reported$463.21M$524.09M$392.60M$460.81M---
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%---

HWC Forecast FAQ

Is Hancock Whitney stock a buy?

Hancock Whitney stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 23 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 1 Strong Buy, 10 Buy, 10 Hold, 2 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Hancock Whitney is a favorable investment for most analysts.

What is Hancock Whitney's price target?

Hancock Whitney's price target, set by 23 Wall Street analysts, averages $77.75 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $76 at the low end to $79 at the high end, suggesting a potential 15.75% change from the previous closing price of $67.17.

How does Hancock Whitney stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Hancock Whitney's stock forecast shows a 15.75% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the financial services stocks sector (5.77%) and outperforming the regional banks stocks industry (-1.33%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Hancock Whitney over the past three months?

  • January 2026: 22.22% Strong Buy, 55.56% Buy, 22.22% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • December 2025: 12.50% Strong Buy, 62.50% Buy, 25.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • November 2025: 12.50% Strong Buy, 62.50% Buy, 25.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is Hancock Whitney’s EPS forecast?

Hancock Whitney's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $5.37, marking a 0.56% increase from the reported $5.34 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are $5.75 in 2026, and $6.64 in 2027.

What is Hancock Whitney’s revenue forecast?

Hancock Whitney's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $1.52B, reflecting a -10.23% decrease from the reported $1.69B in 2024. The forecast for 2026 is $1.61B, and $1.71B for 2027.

What is Hancock Whitney’s net income forecast?

Hancock Whitney's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2025 stands at $462.71M, representing an 0.41% increase from the reported $460.82M in 2024. Projections indicate $488.01M in 2026, and $573.88M in 2027.