Hancock Whitney Corp.
- HWC · Nasdaq
- State Commercial Banks
- Gulfport, MS
- 3,627 employees
- CIK 0000750577
Updated from SEC filings through
Top things to know
Executives
- John M. Hairston President & CEO 8-K, 2026-10-20
- Michael M. Achary Chief Financial Officer 4, 2026-07-27
- Emory L. Mayfield Jr Chief Banking Officer 4, 2026-08-21
- Stacy Jo Davis Chief HR Officer 4, 2026-05-04
- D. Shane Loper Chief Operating Officer 4, 2026-03-02
- Christopher S. Ziluca Chief Credit Officer 4, 2026-03-02
What leadership is saying
“We are pleased to share another quarter of solid results for the third quarter of 2026”
Earnings press release (8-K Ex. 99.1), filed October 20, 2026
Hancock Whitney Corp is a U.S. public company in state commercial banks (SIC 6022), headquartered in Gulfport, MS. It trades as HWC on Nasdaq. Revenue was $1.6B in the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, -4.6% from the year before. It reported about 3,627 employees. John M. Hairston is President & CEO.
Five-year financials
| Metric | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.6B 10-K, 2026-02-27 | $1.7B 10-K, 2026-02-27 | $1.6B 10-K, 2026-02-27 | $1.1B 10-K, 2025-02-27 | $982M 10-K, 2024-02-28 |
| Operating income | Not on file | Not on file | Not on file | Not on file | Not on file |
| SG&A | Not on file | Not on file | Not on file | Not on file | Not on file |
| Net income | $486M 10-K, 2026-02-27 | $461M 10-K, 2026-02-27 | $393M 10-K, 2026-02-27 | Not on file | Not on file |
Annual figures from XBRL in each company's own filings. Click a figure to open the filing. SG&A marked derived is general and administrative plus selling and marketing.
Leadership and board
| Name | Title | Source |
|---|---|---|
| John M. Hairston | President & CEO | 8-K, 2026-10-20 |
| Frank E. Bertucci | Board member (per proxy) bio: President of F.E.B. Distributing Co., Inc. and Chief Executive Officer of Capital City Beverage | DEF 14A, 2026-03-17 |
| H. Merritt Lane, III | Board member (per proxy) bio: President and Chief Executive Officer of Canal Barge LLC | DEF 14A, 2026-03-17 |
| Joan C. Teofilo | Board member (per proxy) bio: President and Chief Executive Officer of The Energy Authority | DEF 14A, 2026-03-17 |
| Suzette K. Kent | Board member (per proxy) bio: CEO of Kent Advisory Services, LLC and Former Federal Chief Information Officer of the United States | DEF 14A, 2026-03-17 |
| Michael M. Achary | Chief Financial Officer | 4, 2026-07-27 |
| Moses H. Feagin Sr. | Board member (per proxy) bio: Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer of Alabama Power | DEF 14A, 2026-03-17 |
| Emory L. Mayfield Jr EVP & Chief Banking Officer at Hancock Whitney | Chief Banking Officer | 4, 2026-08-21 |
| Stacy Jo Davis | Chief HR Officer | 4, 2026-05-04 |
| Sonia A. Pérez | Board member (per proxy) bio: Retired President of Southeast States, AT&T Inc. | DEF 14A, 2026-03-17 |
| Sonya C. Little | Board member (per proxy) bio: President and Chief Operating Officer of COI Energy, Inc. | DEF 14A, 2026-03-17 |
| Thomas H. Olinde | Board member (per proxy) bio: President of Olinde Hardware and Supply Co., Inc. and Managing Member and Director of B. Olinde and Sons Co., LLC | DEF 14A, 2026-03-17 |
| D. Shane Loper President at Hancock Whitney Bank | Chief Operating Officer | 4, 2026-03-02 |
| Christopher S. Ziluca Risk Management Professional / Executive and Business Leader | Chief Credit Officer | 4, 2026-03-02 |
| Michael Otero | Chief Risk Officer | 4, 2026-03-02 |
| Jerry L. Levens Certified Public Accountant at Alexander, Van Loon, Sloan, Levens and Favre, PLLC (Retired) | Board member (per proxy) bio: Retired Partner of CPA firm of Alexander, Van Loon, Sloan, Levens & Favre, PLLC | DEF 14A, 2026-03-17 |
What Hancock Whitney Corp does
Hancock Whitney Corporation (the “Company”) is registered with the Federal Reserve as a bank holding company and has elected to be treated as a financial holding company under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended. The Company provides comprehensive financial services through its bank subsidiary, Hancock Whitney Bank (the “Bank”), a Mississippi state bank, and other nonbank affiliates. Our principal executive offices are located at 2510 14 th Street, Gulfport, Mississippi, 39501, and our telephone number is (800) 522-6542.
Item 1. Business, 10-K for the year ending December 31, 2025
Shares and governance
| Shares outstanding | 79.5 million (as of October 30, 2026) | 10-Q, November 6, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Public float | $4.9B (as of June 30, 2025) | 10-K, February 27, 2026 |
| Reportable segments | 1 (period ending December 31, 2017) | 10-K, February 27, 2018 |
| Latest proxy statement | Meeting March 17, 2026 (filed March 17, 2026) | DEF 14A, March 17, 2026 |
| Auditor | PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (New Orleans, LA) | Latest 10-K |
Insider trades
Open-market buys and sales by officers and directors, from Forms 4 and 5. One row per filing.
| Date | Insider | Trade | Shares | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 20, 2026 | Emory L. Mayfield Jr Chief Banking Officer | Sale | 4,990 | $381K | Form 4, August 21, 2026 |
| July 24, 2026 | Michael M. Achary Chief Financial Officer | Sale | 22,694 | $1.7M | Form 4, July 27, 2026 |
| May 22, 2026 | Christine L. Pickering Director | Sale | 417 | $28K | Form 4, May 26, 2026 |
| February 10, 2026 | John M. Hairston President & CEO | Sale | 63,453 | $4.7M | Form 4, February 10, 2026 |
| February 10, 2026 | Christine L. Pickering Director | Sale | 1,082 | $79K | Form 4, February 10, 2026 |
| January 23, 2026 | Christopher S. Ziluca Chief Credit Officer | Sale | 5,227 | $358K | Form 4, January 26, 2026 |
| November 14, 2025 | Dean Liollio Director | Sale | 5,328 | $312K | Form 4, November 17, 2025 |
| October 17, 2025 | Michael M. Achary Chief Financial Officer | Sale | 9,894 | $543K | Form 4, October 20, 2025 |
Recent 8-K events
- 8-K filed 2026-10-20
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-08-03
- Item 8.01 Other events
- 8-K filed 2026-07-21
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-07-20
- Item 8.01 Other events
- 8-K filed 2026-05-19
- Item 1.01 Entry into a material definitive agreement
- 8-K filed 2026-05-15
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-04-30
- Item 5.07 Submission of matters to a vote of security holders
- 8-K filed 2026-04-21
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-01-29
- Item 8.01 Other events
- 8-K filed 2026-01-20
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
Frequently asked questions about Hancock Whitney Corp
- What does Hancock Whitney Corp do?
- In its own words, from Item 1 of its 10-K: "Hancock Whitney Corporation (the “Company”) is registered with the Federal Reserve as a bank holding company and has elected to be treated as a financial holding company under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended. The Company provides comprehensive financial services through its bank subsidiary, Hancock Whitney Bank (the “Bank”), a Mississippi state bank, and other nonbank affiliates. Our principal executive offices are located at 2510 14 th Street, Gulfport, Mississippi, 39501, and our telephone number is (800) 522-6542."
- What is Hancock Whitney Corp's revenue?
- $1.6B for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, from its 10-K filed February 27, 2026.
- Is Hancock Whitney Corp profitable?
- Hancock Whitney Corp reported net income of $486M for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.
- How many employees does Hancock Whitney Corp have?
- About 3,627 as of December 31, 2025, as stated in its annual report.
- Who is the CEO of Hancock Whitney Corp?
- John M. Hairston, President & CEO, as named in a 8-K filed October 20, 2026.
- Who is the CFO of Hancock Whitney Corp?
- Michael M. Achary, Chief Financial Officer, as named in a 4 filed July 27, 2026.
- Where is Hancock Whitney Corp headquartered?
- Gulfport, MS.
- What is Hancock Whitney Corp's stock ticker?
- HWC, HWCPZ on Nasdaq.
- What industry is Hancock Whitney Corp in?
- State Commercial Banks, SIC code 6022.
- What is Hancock Whitney Corp's website?
- hancockwhitney.com. Investor relations: https://investors.hancockwhitney.com/overview/default.aspx.
- When does Hancock Whitney Corp report earnings next?
- January 19, 2027. Source: estimate_8k_pattern.
- Is Hancock Whitney Corp a public company?
- Yes. Hancock Whitney Corp files with the SEC under CIK 0000750577 and trades as HWC.
- Who audits Hancock Whitney Corp?
- PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, New Orleans, LA, as named in its latest annual report (10-K).
- How many shares of Hancock Whitney Corp are outstanding?
- 79.5 million shares as of October 30, 2026, from its 10-Q filed November 6, 2026.
- What is Hancock Whitney Corp's public float?
- $4.9B as of June 30, 2025, as reported on the cover of its 10-K filed February 27, 2026.
- How many business segments does Hancock Whitney Corp report?
- 1 reportable segment for the period ending December 31, 2017, from its 10-K filed February 27, 2018.
- When is Hancock Whitney Corp's annual shareholder meeting?
- March 17, 2026, per its proxy statement (DEF 14A) filed March 17, 2026.
- Have Hancock Whitney Corp insiders traded stock recently?
- Since June 24, 2025, officers and directors reported 9 open-market sales worth about $9.3M and 1 purchase worth about $1K on Forms 4 and 5. The most recent: Emory L. Mayfield Jr (Chief Banking Officer) sold 4,990 shares on August 20, 2026.