Hancock Whitney Corporation (HWC) — Stock Score Summary

Hancock Whitney Corporation (HWC) has a MoatMap StockRank of 42/100 based on Quality (41/100), Value (33/100), and Momentum (55/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. A regional bank with standard credit and interest rate exposures, lacking any unique competitive advantages or thematic tailwinds.

Hancock Whitney Corporation is a financial holding company operating Hancock Whitney Bank, providing a full range of banking and financial services in the Gulf South region of the United States. It benefits from a strong regional presence and deep-rooted community relationships, fostering customer loyalty and local market insight. Hancock Whitney is a well-established regional bank focused on organic growth within its Gulf South footprint, known for its customer-centric approach and conservative lending practices.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$68.70
Market Cap$5.5B
P/E (TTM)14.02
P/E (Forward)9.42
Price/Book1.25
Return on Equity9.5%
Gross Margin0.0%
Operating Margin23.9%
Revenue Growth-21.1%
Dividend Yield2.8%

Hancock Whitney Corporation operates in the Banks - Regional industry, part of the Financial Services sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hancock Whitney Corporation’s (HWC) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Hancock Whitney Corporation (HWC) is 42/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (41), Value (33), and Momentum (55) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Hancock Whitney Corporation have an economic moat?
Hancock Whitney Corporation (HWC) has a Quality factor score of 41/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Hancock Whitney Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Hancock Whitney Corporation (HWC) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 42/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Hancock Whitney Corporation in?
Hancock Whitney Corporation (HWC) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Banks - Regional industry (United States).
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