Hancock Whitney Corporation (HWC) Stock Forecast
HWC analyst forecast
as of October 17, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.20 / 5 from 10 analysts
- Price target
- $84.53 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +15.7% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 20, 2026 EPS estimate $1.65
- 52-week range
- $55.70 – $79.78
HWC analyst ratings
10 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
HWC price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
HWC earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.66 | $1.56 | $1.71 | $1.49 | +11.7% | 10 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $6.48 | $6.29 | $6.63 | $5.74 | +12.9% | 9 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $7.33 | $7.10 | $7.62 | $6.48 | +13.0% | 10 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
HWC revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $421.2M | $414.0M | $424.1M | +8.5% | 7 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $1.62B | $1.54B | $1.66B | +6.4% | 7 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $1.78B | $1.75B | $1.79B | +9.5% | 7 |
HWC EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
HWC revenue: reported and forecast
HWC EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.66 | $1.67 | $1.67 | $1.66 | $1.66 | +0.3% | 2 up · 1 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $6.39 | $6.49 | $6.49 | $6.47 | $6.48 | +1.5% | 4 up · 1 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $7.30 | $7.29 | $7.29 | $7.31 | $7.33 | +0.4% | 5 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
HWC earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; HWC beat in 10 of 12.
What analysts expect from HWC
10 analysts cover Hancock Whitney; their consensus rating is buy (4.20 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $84.53, 15.7% above the latest close of $73.03. Analysts expect earnings of $6.48 per share for 2026, +12.9% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $7.33 per share on revenue of $1.8 billion. Hancock Whitney beat the EPS estimate in 10 of the last 12 quarters.
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HWC forecast FAQ
What is Hancock Whitney's price target?
The average analyst price target for Hancock Whitney is $84.53, 15.7% above the latest close of $73.03.
Is Hancock Whitney a buy, hold or sell?
Of 10 analysts covering Hancock Whitney, 5 rate it a strong buy, 2 a buy, 3 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Hancock Whitney's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $6.48 per share for 2026 (range $6.29 to $6.63); for 2027 the estimate is $7.33.
What is Hancock Whitney's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $1.6 billion, growth of 6.4%; for 2027 it is $1.8 billion.
When does Hancock Whitney report earnings?
Hancock Whitney is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 20, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $1.65.
Does Hancock Whitney usually beat earnings estimates?
Hancock Whitney reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 10 of the last 12 quarters.