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Hancock Whitney Corporation (HWC) Stock Verdict & Ratings | Investment Bastion

Stock Verdict·Updated 1d ago

Hancock Whitney Corporation

HWCMarket cap $5.75BPrice $71.6

Country🇺🇸United States

SectorFinancials

IndustryBanks

Runs a regional bank across the Gulf South, offering commercial loans, deposits, and wealth management to businesses and families. It's survived hurricanes, oil busts, and recessions since 1899 without missing a dividend.

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52W Return+32%Global Market +16%?

01Key Ratings

How does this stock score across Bastion factors?

Growth

Historical Revenue

Rev CAGR (3y)+1%–

Revenue Forecast

Rev CAGR (1y)na–

Rev CAGR (3y)+8%–

Rev CAGR (5y)+6%5

Earnings Forecast

EPS Growth Y+1+16%8

EPS Growth Y+2+7%6

EPS Growth Y+3+1%4

Quality

Margins

EBIT Margin0%4

Net Income Margin30%9

Free Cash Flow Margin40%10

Debt

Net Debt/EBITDAna–

Efficiency

ROE10%4

ROA1%3

Earnings Stability55

GEAR+

Not enough data to calculate the GEAR+ rating.

Value

Price Multiples

P/E Ratio (Forward)118

P/E Ratio (Forward 3y)107

P/BV1.38

EV Multiples

EV/EBITDA Fwd08

EV/EBIT Fwd08

Yield

Free Cash Flow Yield0.0%8

Dividend Yield2.8%7

Momentum

Short term

1 month return-4%6

3 month return-2%6

YTD return+15%7

Mid term

Price vs 52wHigh90%8

1 year return+17%7

Long term

3 year return+120%8

5 year return+66%6

Risk Shield

Price Risk

Beta1.04

Volatility25%8

Free Cash Flow

Free Cash Flow Margin40%10

Free Cash Flow Yield0.0%8

Quality

ROCE11%3

Earnings Stability55

Net Debt/EBITDAna–

02Growth

Is it actually growing, and how fast?

HWCHancock Whitney

Revenue FY25$1.5B

GROWTH RATING↗

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REVENUE GROWTH▾SCORE

Revenue, last 3Y, CAGR+1%–

Revenue, next 1Yna–

Revenue, next 3Y, CAGR+8%–

Revenue, next 5Y, CAGR+6%5

EARNINGS FORECAST▾SCORE

EPS growth, FY26E+16%8

EPS growth, FY27E+7%6

EPS growth, FY28E+1%4

GROWTH ASSESSMENT

STRENGTHS

Revenue grew 1%/yr over the last 3 years and is set to grow 8%/yr from here.

Earnings are set to grow in step with sales (EPS about 7%/yr vs revenue 8%/yr).

WATCH

Revenue is set to grow 8%/yr over the next 3 years, in line with the market.5/10

Over five years revenue is set to grow 6%/yr, about average versus companies worldwide.5/10

WEAKNESSES

Growth is the weak spot here, trailing 100% of companies worldwide.

BOTTOM LINE

Stalled Business

Growth is a weak point here: a business that's speeding up. The one thing to watch: forward revenue growth is only about average.

03Price Momentum

Is the market behind it right now?

MOMENTUM RATING↗

STRONG72 / 100

SHORT-TERM RETURNS▾SCORE

1-month return-4%6

3-month return-2%6

YTD return+15%7

MID & LONG-TERM▾SCORE

% of 52-week high90%8

1-year return+17%7

3-year return+120%8

5-year return+66%6

MOMENTUM ASSESSMENT

STRENGTHS

Strong long-term results. Long-term holders have seen +120% over three years and +66% over five, ahead of 60% of the market.

It's up 17% over the past year, but 10% below its 52-week high. That is clearly ahead of the market.

Strong recent results. The stock is outperforming so far this year (+15%).

WATCH

Returns sit at the market level over the past month (-4%) and over three months (-2%).

WEAKNESSES

None flagged.

BOTTOM LINE

Steady Compounder

Dependable multi-year returns with a calmer near-term tape. A reliable long-term trend rather than a short-term breakout.

04Value

Are you paying a fair price for it?

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02Growth

Is it actually growing, and how fast?

HWCHancock Whitney

Revenue FY25$1.5B

GROWTH RATING↗

——

REVENUE GROWTH▾SCORE

Revenue, last 3Y, CAGR+1%–

Revenue, next 1Yna–

Revenue, next 3Y, CAGR+8%–

Revenue, next 5Y, CAGR+6%5

EARNINGS FORECAST▾SCORE

EPS growth, FY26E+16%8

EPS growth, FY27E+7%6

EPS growth, FY28E+1%4

GROWTH ASSESSMENT

STRENGTHS

Revenue grew 1%/yr over the last 3 years and is set to grow 8%/yr from here.

Earnings are set to grow in step with sales (EPS about 7%/yr vs revenue 8%/yr).

WATCH

Revenue is set to grow 8%/yr over the next 3 years, in line with the market.5/10

Over five years revenue is set to grow 6%/yr, about average versus companies worldwide.5/10

WEAKNESSES

Growth is the weak spot here, trailing 100% of companies worldwide.

BOTTOM LINE

Stalled Business

Growth is a weak point here: a business that's speeding up. The one thing to watch: forward revenue growth is only about average.

03Price Momentum

Is the market behind it right now?

MOMENTUM RATING↗

STRONG72 / 100

SHORT-TERM RETURNS▾SCORE

1-month return-4%6

3-month return-2%6

YTD return+15%7

MID & LONG-TERM▾SCORE

% of 52-week high90%8

1-year return+17%7

3-year return+120%8

5-year return+66%6

MOMENTUM ASSESSMENT

STRENGTHS

Strong long-term results. Long-term holders have seen +120% over three years and +66% over five, ahead of 60% of the market.

It's up 17% over the past year, but 10% below its 52-week high. That is clearly ahead of the market.

Strong recent results. The stock is outperforming so far this year (+15%).

WATCH

Returns sit at the market level over the past month (-4%) and over three months (-2%).

WEAKNESSES

None flagged.

BOTTOM LINE

Steady Compounder

Dependable multi-year returns with a calmer near-term tape. A reliable long-term trend rather than a short-term breakout.

04Value

Are you paying a fair price for it?

Stop guessing on Hancock Whitney Corporation. Get the full investment case.

Premium

$20.75/month

Billed annually at $249/year $348

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