HWC
Hancock Whitney
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Financial Services
- NASDAQ: HWC
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Mar 5, 2026
Dividend yield: 2.67%
Payout ratio: 37.8%
Hancock Whitney's most recent dividend was on Mar 5, 2026 (ex-date) with a cash dividend payment of $0.5 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $1.85 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 2.75% based on its recent close price. The latest dividend marks an increase of $0.05, or 11% from the previous payment.
HWC dividend stats
vs. Financial Services sector
Hancock Whitney Dividend yield
HWC has a dividend yield of 2.75% which is above the Financial Services sector average but below the industry average. But compared to its Financial Services sector average of 2.74%, Hancock Whitney's dividend yield is only 0.4% higher. The historical 5-year average of HWC's dividend yield is 2.6%, which is below the current yield.
HWC Dividend history
Hancock Whitney has been paying dividends since 1993. HWC has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS marks an increase of 12% for the last year. But since the stock price has gone up by 22% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 8%.
Hancock Whitney Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2026 | $0.5 | 2.85% |
| Dec 5, 2025 | $0.45 | 2.84% |
| Sep 5, 2025 | $0.45 | 2.79% |
| Jun 5, 2025 | $0.45 | 3.19% |
| 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% |
| Jun 2, 2023 | $0.3 | 2.81% |
| Mar 3, 2023 | $0.3 | 2.27% |
| Dec 2, 2022 | $0.27 | 1.98% |
| Sep 2, 2022 | $0.27 | 2.27% |
| Jun 3, 2022 | $0.27 | 2.18% |
| Mar 3, 2022 | $0.27 | 1.95% |
| Dec 3, 2021 | $0.27 | 2.25% |
| Sep 3, 2021 | $0.27 | 2.42% |
| Jun 4, 2021 | $0.27 | 2.19% |
| Mar 5, 2021 | $0.27 | 2.62% |
| Dec 3, 2020 | $0.27 | 3.68% |
| Sep 4, 2020 | $0.27 | 5.2% |
| Jun 4, 2020 | $0.27 | 4.34% |
| Mar 4, 2020 | $0.27 | 3.16% |
| Dec 4, 2019 | $0.27 | 2.67% |
| Sep 4, 2019 | $0.27 | 3.16% |
| Jun 4, 2019 | $0.27 | 2.71% |
| Mar 4, 2019 | $0.27 | 2.41% |
| Dec 4, 2018 | $0.27 | 2.67% |
| Sep 4, 2018 | $0.27 | 1.92% |
| Jun 4, 2018 | $0.24 | 1.86% |
| Mar 2, 2018 | $0.24 | 1.82% |
| Dec 4, 2017 | $0.24 | 1.88% |
| Aug 31, 2017 | $0.24 | 2.18% |
| Jun 1, 2017 | $0.24 | 2.03% |
| Mar 2, 2017 | $0.24 | 2.04% |
| Dec 1, 2016 | $0.24 | 2.29% |
| Sep 1, 2016 | $0.24 | 2.99% |
| Jun 2, 2016 | $0.24 | 3.58% |
| Mar 2, 2016 | $0.24 | 3.87% |
| Dec 2, 2015 | $0.24 | 3.44% |
| Sep 2, 2015 | $0.24 | 3.56% |
| Jun 3, 2015 | $0.24 | 3.15% |
| Mar 3, 2015 | $0.24 | 3.27% |
Hancock Whitney dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
HWC has a payout ratio of 37.8% which is higher than the Financial Services sector and the industry average. If we compare it with the Financial Services sector average of 33.7%, Hancock Whitney's payout ratio is 12% higher.
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 | 4.38% | $1.53 | 55.4% |
| HWC Hancock Whitney Corp | 2.67% | $1.85 | 37.8% |
| NRIM Northrim Bancorp Inc | 2.58% | $0.64 | 21.8% |
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 1993.
When was HWC's last dividend?
Hancock Whitney's last dividend ex-date was on Mar 5, 2026. The dividend amount was $0.5 per share.
How much dividend does Hancock Whitney pay (per share)?
On an annual basis HWC pays $1.85 per share.
What is Hancock Whitney's dividend yield?
Currently Hancock Whitney's dividend yield is 2.75%.
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 37.8%.
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.