Rating Change
Piper Sandler reiterated its Overweight rating on Hancock Whitney Corporation (NASDAQ:HWC) on October 21, 2026.
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Piper Sandler Reiterates Overweight Rating on Hancock Whitney Corporation (HWC)
Piper Sandler reiterated its Overweight rating on Hancock Whitney Corporation (NASDAQ:HWC) on October 21, 2026.
At publication ·
What changed
Hancock Whitney Corporation (NASDAQ:HWC) · reiterate
- Firm
- Piper Sandler
- Rating
- Overweight to Overweight
- Price at event
- $72.49
- Market capitalization
- $5.6B
At a glance
Key takeaways
- Piper Sandler maintained an Overweight rating on Hancock Whitney Corporation (HWC) on October 21, 2026.
Market Context
Hancock Whitney Corporation operates in the Financial Services sector. The stock currently trades at $72.49 with a market capitalization of $5.6B. The stock has gained 30.1% over the past 52 weeks.
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Recent Analyst Activity for Hancock Whitney Corporation
Among the 10 most recent ratings: 8 Buy, 2 Hold, 0 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2026 | Piper Sandler | Overweight | N/A |
| Oct 05, 2026 | Barclays | Overweight | N/A |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Citigroup | Buy | N/A |
| Aug 03, 2026 | Barclays | Overweight | N/A |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Market Perform | N/A |
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What does the Overweight rating mean for HWC?
A rating of Overweight from Piper Sandler reflects the analyst's outlook on Hancock Whitney Corporation (NASDAQ:HWC). Analyst ratings are one factor investors consider alongside earnings, valuation, and sector trends.
Where can I find more analyst ratings?
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