Hancock Whitney's most recent dividend was on Mar 5, 2025 (ex-date) with a cash dividend payment of $0.45 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $1.65 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 3.15% based on its recent close price. The latest dividend marks an increase of $0.05, or 13% from the previous payment.
Key dates
- HWC last dividend date: Mar 5, 2025
HWC dividend stats
vs. Financial Services sector
Dividend yield
HWC has a dividend yield of 3.15% which is above the Financial Services sector average but below the industry average. But compared to its Financial Services sector average of 3.11%, Hancock Whitney's dividend yield is only 1.3% higher. The historical 5-year average of HWC's dividend yield is 2.8%, which is below the current yield.
Dividend history
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 38% for the last year. And since the stock price has gone up by 14% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks an increase of 21%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2025 | $0.45 | 3.07% |
| Dec 5, 2024 | $0.4 | 2.56% |
| Sep 5, 2024 | $0.4 | 2.73% |
| Jun 5, 2024 | $0.4 | 2.88% |
| Mar 4, 2024 | $0.3 | 2.81% |
| Dec 4, 2023 | $0.3 | 2.73% |
| Sep 1, 2023 | $0.3 | 2.76% |
Hancock Whitney dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
HWC has a payout ratio of 31.1% which is lower than the Financial Services sector and the industry average. If we compare it with the Financial Services sector average of 43.8%, Hancock Whitney's payout ratio is 29% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
HWC dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| NKSH National Bankshares Inc | 5.81% | $1.51 | 121.8% |
| NRIM Northrim Bancorp Inc | 3.37% | $2.49 | 37.1% |
| HWC Hancock Whitney Corp | 3.19% | $1.65 | 31.1% |
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 was HWC's last dividend?
Hancock Whitney's last dividend ex-date was on Mar 5, 2025. The dividend amount was $0.45 per share.
How much dividend does Hancock Whitney pay (per share)?
On an annual basis HWC pays $1.65 per share.
What is Hancock Whitney's dividend yield?
Currently Hancock Whitney's dividend yield is 3.15%.
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 31.1%.
Does Hancock Whitney pay a good dividend?
Hancock Whitney's dividend yield is similar to the Financial Services sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
and Sharadar.