Hancock Whitney Corp Director Buys 22.79 Shares at $56.38 Per Share

Hancock Whitney Corporation [HWC] recently announced that Director Williams Albert J acquired 22.79 shares at a price of $56.38 per share on June 24, 2025.

Hancock Whitney Corporation (HWC), a holding company for Whitney Bank and Hancock Bank, is set to release its quarterly earnings report for the period ended June 2025 on July 15. Analysts expect the company to report earnings of $1.34 per share, representing a year-over-year increase of 2.3%. Revenues are projected to be $371.26 million, up 3.2% from the previous year [1].

The Most Accurate Estimate for Hancock Whitney's earnings is higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that analysts have recently become more optimistic about the company's earnings prospects. This results in an Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) of +3.42%, indicating a likely earnings beat [1]. However, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #2, which increases the probability of a positive surprise but is not as strong as a Zacks Rank of #1 or #2 [1].

Hancock Whitney has a history of beating consensus EPS estimates, with four out of the last four quarters showing a positive surprise. For the last reported quarter, the company beat expectations by +7.81% [1]. This track record suggests that the company may continue to exceed estimates.

In addition to the earnings report, investors should also note that Director Williams Albert J recently acquired 22.79 shares at a price of $56.38 per share on June 24, 2025. This purchase could indicate the director's confidence in the company's future prospects [2].

While the earnings report and the recent share purchase are positive indicators, investors should remain cautious and consider other factors that could impact the stock's performance. Staying informed about upcoming earnings announcements and utilizing tools like the Zacks Earnings Calendar can help investors make well-informed decisions [1].

References:
[1] https://finance.yahoo.com/news/hancock-whitney-hwc-earnings-expected-140002647.html
[2] (Internal document or company press release)