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$HWC

Hancock Whitney Corporation Common Stock

XNASFinancialsState Commercial Banks

$77.10-1.73%$1.36Prev $78.46LIVE Full chart Live alerts
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As of the latest tick, HWC is trading at $77.10, down 1.73% versus the previous close of $78.46. Our scanner has flagged HWC 1 time on unusual volume in the last 30 days.

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Key Stats

Price & performance
Price
$77.10
Change today
-1.73%
Previous close
$78.46
52-week range
$54.05 – $79.36
Valuation & dividend
Market cap
$6.42B
P/E ratio
17.35
Dividend yield
2.55% ($2.00)
Ownership & volume
Shares outstanding
81.2M
SEC · as of 2026-04-30
Insider ownership
<1%
DEF 14A · 2026-03-17
Institutional own.
108.84%
Short interest
6.6M
▼ -4% vs prior · as of 2026-06-30
Short % of float
8.2%
Days to cover
6.0d
Avg daily volume
854K
Next earnings
Jul 21 · tomorrow (after close)
Classification
Sector
Financials
Industry
State Commercial Banks
Exchange
XNAS

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Why is $HWC down today?

1 alert todaySEC filing

HWC is one of today's most active names, trading on unusually heavy volume (live price and day move above). Our scanner has fired 1 unusual-volume and momentum alert on HWC today. Fresh from the SEC: HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP filed an 8-K: Other Material Event. A material company disclosure like this is often the real catalyst behind a move of this size.

Likely catalystOther Material Event, from the latest SEC filing. Read it →
Why is $HWC moving? →▶ Replay the moveAuto-generated from live scanner data. Not investment advice.
Trading profile📅 Earnings tomorrow (after close)⚡ Ultra-low floatShortableEasy to borrowNo SSRBorrow via Alpaca · SSR from Reg SHO 201
Wall Street consensusStrong Buy8 analysts
Avg target $79.75(+3% upside)
Range $74 – $84
6 buy2 hold0 sell

Analyst data via Nasdaq. Not investment advice.

Insiders

Insiders buying18 buys, 2 sells last 3 months (41/21 over 12 months)
Show 12 recent transactions
InsiderActionShares% of positionOwns afterValueDate
Liollio Dean
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+359added 1.1%33K$27K
at $74.76
Jun 29, 26
Little Sonya C
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+89added 0.4%20K$7K
at $74.76
Jun 29, 26
Perez Sonia
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+21added 0.2%13K$2K
at $74.76
Jun 29, 26
Wilkins Carleton Richard
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+54added 0.3%19K$4K
at $74.76
Jun 29, 26
Pickering Christine L
Director
Sold (automatic/other)-417sold 1.6%25K$28K
at $67.16
May 22, 26
Davis Stacy Jo
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-83sold 2.3%4K$6K
at $67.51
May 1, 26
Bertucci Frank E
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+1Kadded 4.7%27K$80K
at $67.41
Apr 29, 26
Feagin Moses H
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+1Kadded 68%3K$80K
at $67.41
Apr 29, 26
Hanna Randall W
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+1Kadded 4.1%30K$80K
at $67.41
Apr 29, 26
Kent Suzette K
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+1Kadded 14%10K$80K
at $67.41
Apr 29, 26
Liollio Dean
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+1Kadded 3.8%32K$80K
at $67.41
Apr 29, 26
Levens Jerry L
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+1Kadded 4.8%26K$80K
at $67.41
Apr 29, 26

Recent Form-4 filings via Nasdaq. Open-market buys are the signal worth watching. Grants and automatic (10b5-1) sells are routine. “% of position” is the share of that insider’s own holding the trade moved. Not investment advice.

$HWC Sentiment

Bullish
Bearish73Bullish
📰 News: 4 bull · 0 bearToday: -1.7%👥 Community: 0 bull · 0 bear

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HWC stock FAQ

Why is $HWC down today?

HWC is one of today's most active names, trading on unusually heavy volume (live price and day move above). Our scanner has fired 1 unusual-volume and momentum alert on HWC today. Fresh from the SEC: HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP filed an 8-K: Other Material Event. A material company disclosure like this is often the real catalyst behind a move of this size.

What is the HWC stock price today?

HWC last traded at $77.10, down 1.73% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).

When does HWC report earnings?

Hancock Whitney Corporation Common Stock (HWC) is next expected to report earnings on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 (after close), which is tomorrow. Earnings reports often cause large overnight gaps, so many traders manage risk around the date. The date can shift until the company officially confirms it.

Does HWC pay a dividend?

Yes. HWC currently has a dividend yield of about 2.55% ($2.00 per share per year). Dividend figures can change; this is not investment advice.

Where can I see live HWC alerts?

The HWC Live Alerts panel on this page streams real-time unusual volume (RVOL), momentum, halt and 200-EMA alerts from our scanner the moment they fire. Our scanner has flagged HWC 1 time in the last 30 days.

What exchange is HWC on?

HWC (Hancock Whitney Corporation Common Stock) trades on XNAS, with a market cap of about $6.42B in the STATE COMMERCIAL BANKS sector.

Is HWC good for day trading?

That depends on your strategy and risk. Day traders look for volume, volatility and a clear trend. Use the live chart, RVOL alerts and 200-EMA context on this page to judge HWC for yourself. This is not investment advice.

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