Hancock Whitney Reports 17% Increase in Q3 2026 Adjusted EPS
Hancock Whitney (HWC) reported strong third-quarter 2026 financial results, highlighted by a 17% year-over-year increase in adjusted earnings per share. The bank's growth was significantly driven by new talent, with recent banker hires contributing 77% of loan growth in the third quarter alone. Management also noted that reinvesting maturing bond cash flows into higher-yielding assets is expected to expand net interest margins. To maintain capital discipline amidst fluctuating interest rates, the bank has paused share repurchases to protect its tangible common equity (TCE) ratio, which currently stands at 8.05%. Despite this pause in buybacks, leadership remains optimistic about regional commercial expansion and operational efficiency heading into the end of 2026.