Hancock Whitney Q4 EPS stable; announces share buyback

Overview

• U.S. regional bank's Q4 EPS stable at $1.49, net income slightly up yr/yr

• Loans increased by $362 mln, deposits grew by $620 mln in Q4 2025

• Company announced new share repurchase program through end of 2026

Outlook

• Company expects 2026 end-of-period loans to grow mid-single digits from December 31, 2025

• Company anticipates 2026 period-end deposits to rise low-single digits from December 31, 2025

Result Drivers

• LOAN GROWTH - Driven by strong healthcare production, increased ICRE activity, and equipment finance

• DEPOSIT GROWTH - Seasonal public fund balances contributed to a 9% increase in deposits

Key Details

Analyst Coverage

• The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 7 "strong buy" or "buy", 2 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"

• The average consensus recommendation for the banks peer group is "buy"

• Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Hancock Whitney Corp is $72.00, about 5.4% above its January 16 closing price of $68.34

• The stock recently traded at 11 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 11 three months ago

Press Release: ID:nBw4pfTYKa

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