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HWC Hancock Whitney dividend history, payout ratio & dates

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Hancock Whitney's most recent quarterly dividend was on Mar 4, 2024 (ex-date) with a cash dividend payment of $0.3 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $1.2 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 2.61% based on its recent close price.

Key dates

  • HWC last dividend date: Mar 4, 2024
  • HWC next dividend date: Not announced
Peer dividends: NRIM NKSH
HWC dividend stats
DPS
$1.2
Dividend yield
2.61%
Payout ratio
26.6%
vs. Financial Services sector
Dividend yield
3.38%
Payout ratio
39.5%

Dividend yield

What is Hancock Whitney current dividend yield

HWC has a dividend yield of 2.61% which is below the Financial Services sector and the industry average. Compared to its Financial Services sector average of 3.38%, Hancock Whitney's dividend yield is 23% lower. The historical 5-year average of HWC's dividend yield is 2.8%, which is above the current yield.

Dividend history

What is HWC dividend payout history and dates

Hancock Whitney has been paying dividends since 1994. HWC has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS marks an increase of 8% for the last year. But since the stock price has gone up by 25% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 14%.

Recent dividends

Ex-date Payment date Declared on Amount Type
Mar 4, 2024 Mar 15, 2024 Jan 25, 2024 $0.3 normal
Dec 4, 2023 Dec 15, 2023 Oct 26, 2023 $0.3 normal
Sep 1, 2023 Sep 15, 2023 Jul 27, 2023 $0.3 normal
Jun 2, 2023 Jun 15, 2023 Apr 27, 2023 $0.3 normal
Mar 3, 2023 Mar 15, 2023 Jan 26, 2023 $0.3 normal
Dec 2, 2022 Dec 15, 2022 Oct 27, 2022 $0.27 normal
Sep 2, 2022 Sep 15, 2022 Jul 28, 2022 $0.27 normal
Jun 3, 2022 Jun 15, 2022 Apr 28, 2022 $0.27 normal
Mar 3, 2022 Mar 15, 2022 Jan 27, 2022 $0.27 normal
Dec 3, 2021 Dec 15, 2021 Oct 29, 2021 $0.27 normal
Sep 3, 2021 Sep 15, 2021 Jul 30, 2021 $0.27 normal
Jun 4, 2021 Jun 15, 2021 May 27, 2021 $0.27 normal
Mar 5, 2021 Mar 15, 2021 Feb 25, 2021 $0.27 normal
Dec 3, 2020 Dec 15, 2020 Nov 19, 2020 $0.27 normal
Sep 4, 2020 Sep 15, 2020 Aug 27, 2020 $0.27 normal
Jun 4, 2020 Jun 15, 2020 May 20, 2020 $0.27 normal
Mar 4, 2020 Mar 16, 2020 Jan 27, 2020 $0.27 normal
Dec 4, 2019 Dec 16, 2019 Oct 28, 2019 $0.27 normal
Sep 4, 2019 Sep 16, 2019 Jul 29, 2019 $0.27 normal
Jun 4, 2019 Jun 14, 2019 Apr 26, 2019 $0.27 normal
Mar 4, 2019 Mar 15, 2019 Jan 28, 2019 $0.27 normal
Dec 4, 2018 Dec 14, 2018 Oct 29, 2018 $0.27 normal
Sep 4, 2018 Sep 14, 2018 Jul 27, 2018 $0.27 normal
Jun 4, 2018 Jun 15, 2018 Apr 30, 2018 $0.24 normal
Mar 2, 2018 Mar 15, 2018 Jan 24, 2018 $0.24 normal
Dec 4, 2017 Dec 15, 2017 Oct 30, 2017 $0.24 normal
Aug 31, 2017 Sep 15, 2017 Jul 31, 2017 $0.24 normal
Jun 1, 2017 Jun 15, 2017 May 1, 2017 $0.24 normal
Mar 2, 2017 Mar 15, 2017 Jan 30, 2017 $0.24 normal
Dec 1, 2016 Dec 15, 2016 Oct 31, 2016 $0.24 normal
Sep 1, 2016 Sep 15, 2016 Aug 1, 2016 $0.24 normal
Jun 2, 2016 Jun 15, 2016 May 2, 2016 $0.24 normal
Mar 2, 2016 Mar 15, 2016 Feb 1, 2016 $0.24 normal

Hancock Whitney dividend payout ratio

What is Hancock Whitney dividend payout ratio compared to the sector

Payout ratio

HWC has a payout ratio of 26.6% which is lower than the Financial Services sector and the industry average. If we compare it with the Financial Services sector average of 39.5%, Hancock Whitney's payout ratio is 33% lower.

Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)

HWC dividend vs peer dividends

How does HWC dividend compare to its peers' dividends
Name Dividend yield DPS Payout ratio
NRIM Northrim Bancorp Inc 5.22% $2.41 53.2%
NKSH National Bankshares Inc 5.05% $1.51 56.8%
HWC Hancock Whitney Corp 2.61% $1.2 26.6%

Frequently asked questions

Does Hancock Whitney pay a dividend?

Yes, Hancock Whitney has paid four dividends in the last 12 months. HWC has been paying dividends since 1994.

When is Hancock Whitney's next dividend?

Currently HWC's next dividend date is unknown, however based on the recent dividend frequency we project that it will likely be in June 2024.

When was HWC's last dividend?

Hancock Whitney's last dividend ex-date was on Mar 4, 2024. The dividend amount was $0.3 per share.

How much dividend does Hancock Whitney pay (per share)?

On an annual basis HWC pays $1.2 per share.

What is Hancock Whitney's dividend yield?

Currently Hancock Whitney's dividend yield is 2.61%.

How often does Hancock Whitney pay dividends?

Hancock Whitney has a quarterly dividend frequency.

What is Hancock Whitney's dividend payout ratio?

The dividend payout ratio of Hancock Whitney is 26.6%.

Does Hancock Whitney pay a good dividend?

Hancock Whitney's dividend yield is below the Financial Services sector average.