Earnings ·
Reports third-quarter EPS of $1.36, adjusted to $1.66
HWCHancock Whitney Corp
Hancock Whitney reported net income of $110.1 million, or $1.36 per diluted share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, compared to $127.0 million in the prior quarter. Results included a $30.4 million pretax charge related to the August acquisition of One Florida Bank. Excluding this item, adjusted earnings per share were $1.66, up 7% from the second quarter. The bank reported an efficiency ratio of 54.46%, down 85 basis points, and a net interest margin of 3.61%. Loans grew to $26.5 billion and deposits increased to $32.2 billion, driven by acquisition activity and organic growth. The company operates as a regional bank holding company providing commercial, retail, and wealth management services in the southeastern United States.