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# Hancock Whitney Shareholders Approve Directors, Pay, Auditor at AGM

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An announcement from Hancock Whitney ( (HWC) ) is now available.

Hancock Whitney Corporation held its 2026 annual meeting of shareholders on April 29, 2026, in a virtual-only format, with 74,452,585 of 81,546,524 eligible common shares represented. Shareholders elected five directors — Frank E. Bertucci, Constantine S. Liollio, Thomas H. Olinde, Joan C. Teofilo, and C. Richard Wilkins — to three-year terms expiring in 2029, reinforcing continuity and stability on the board.

Investors also approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the company’s named executive officers, signaling support for the current executive pay structure and leadership strategy. Additionally, shareholders ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2026, underscoring confidence in the company’s financial reporting and audit oversight.

The most recent analyst rating on (HWC) stock is a Buy with a $79.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Hancock Whitney stock, see the HWC Stock Forecast page.

**Spark’s Take on HWC Stock**

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, HWC is a Outperform.

The score is driven primarily by solid underlying financial performance and a constructive earnings outlook (reiterated guidance and expected NIM expansion). Technicals also support the rating with clear price strength above key moving averages, while reasonable valuation (low P/E) adds support; the main offsets are cash flow volatility and some near-term balance sheet/credit and deposit-headwind items discussed on the call.

To see Spark’s full report on HWC stock, click here.

**More about Hancock Whitney**

Hancock Whitney Corporation is a regional financial services company operating as a bank holding company, providing commercial and consumer banking, wealth management, and related financial services. The company focuses on serving individuals, businesses, and communities across the Gulf South, with its headquarters and key operations based in Gulfport, Mississippi.

**Average Trading Volume:** 852,316

**Technical Sentiment Signal:** Buy

**Current Market Cap:** $5.43B

For a thorough assessment of HWC stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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