Hancock Whitney (HWC) analyst forecast and price target
Analyst forecast
Consensus of 11 analyst ratings
Based on 5 analyst targets
Recent analyst ratings
| Firm | Action | Rating | Price target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barclays | Maintained | Overweight | $85.00 from $82.00 | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Citigroup | Maintained | Buy | $86.00 from $87.00 | Sep 22, 2026 |
| Barclays | Maintained | Overweight | $82.00 from $80.00 | Aug 3, 2026 |
| Stephens & Co. | Maintained | Overweight | $85.00 from $86.00 | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintained | Market Perform | $80.00 from $78.00 | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Benchmark | Maintained | Buy | $91.00 from $84.00 | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintained | Market Perform | $78.00 from $72.00 | Jul 9, 2026 |
| Barclays | Maintained | Overweight | $80.00 from $76.00 | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Citigroup | Maintained | Buy | $82.00 from $81.00 | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Benchmark | Initiated Coverage | Buy | $84.00 | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Piper Sandler | Maintained | Overweight | $82.00 from $80.00 | May 18, 2026 |
| DA Davidson | Maintained | Buy | $86.00 from $79.00 | May 18, 2026 |
| Piper Sandler | Maintained | Overweight | $80.00 from $78.00 | Apr 22, 2026 |
| Citigroup | Maintained | Buy | $81.00 from $78.00 | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Citigroup | Maintained | Buy | $78.00 from $76.00 | Jan 22, 2026 |
| DA Davidson | Maintained | Buy | $79.00 from $77.00 | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintained | Market Perform | $72.00 from $70.00 | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Piper Sandler | Maintained | Overweight | $78.00 from $72.00 | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Raymond James | Maintained | Strong Buy | $78.00 from $72.00 | Jan 7, 2026 |
| Citigroup | Maintained | Buy | $76.00 from $71.00 | Dec 30, 2025 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the price target for HWC stock?
The average 12-month analyst price target for Hancock Whitney (HWC) is $85.40, with a high estimate of $91.00 and a low of $80.00, across 5 analysts.
Is HWC a buy, sell, or hold?
Analysts covering Hancock Whitney currently average a Buy rating: 7 buy, 4 hold and 0 sell, from 11 analysts. Ratings reflect analyst opinion, not investment advice.
What upside do analysts see for HWC?
The average price target of $85.40 implies 16.94% upside from the last price of $73.03.
What is the latest analyst rating on HWC?
On Oct 5, 2026, Barclays maintained Hancock Whitney at Overweight with a price target of $85.00.
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