Hancock Whitney (US:HWC) ZACKSยท2025-07-10 14:16Core Viewpoint - Analysts project Hancock Whitney (HWC) will report quarterly earnings of $1.34 per share, a 2.3% increase year over year, with revenues expected to reach $371.26 million, up 3.2% from the same quarter last year [1]. Earnings Estimates - Changes in earnings estimates are crucial for predicting investor reactions to the stock, with empirical studies showing a strong relationship between earnings estimate revisions and short-term stock price performance [2]. Key Metrics Projections - Analysts expect the 'Net interest margin (TE)' to be 3.5%, up from 3.4% in the same quarter last year [4]. - The 'Efficiency Ratio' is projected at 55.9%, compared to 56.2% a year ago [4]. - 'Average Balance - Total interest earning assets' is expected to reach $32.05 billion, down from $32.54 billion in the same quarter last year [5]. - 'Total nonperforming loans' are estimated at $106.46 million, up from $86.25 million a year ago [5]. - 'Total nonperforming assets' are projected to be $138.95 million, compared to $88.37 million in the same quarter last year [6]. - 'Total Noninterest Income' is forecasted at $96.84 million, up from $89.17 million a year ago [6]. - 'Net interest income (TE)' is expected to reach $278.55 million, compared to $273.26 million in the same quarter last year [7]. - 'Bank card and ATM fees' are estimated at $21.14 million, down from $21.83 million a year ago [8]. - 'Investment and annuity fees and insurance commissions' are projected at $10.47 million, up from $9.79 million last year [9]. - 'Other income' is expected to be $15.64 million, compared to $13.26 million a year ago [9]. Stock Performance - Hancock Whitney shares have increased by 11.6% in the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's 4.4% increase, with a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy) indicating expected outperformance in the near term [10].