Hancock Whitney (US:HWC) ZACKS·2025-07-16 13:46Core Viewpoint - Hancock Whitney Corp. (HWC) reported second-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings per share of $1.37, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.34, and reflecting a 4.6% increase from the prior year quarter [1][10]. Financial Performance - The company's total revenues reached $375.5 million, marking a 4.4% year-over-year increase and exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $371.3 million [4]. - Net interest income (NII) rose 2.3% year over year to $279.5 million, with a net interest margin (NIM) of 3.49%, which expanded by 12 basis points [4]. - Non-interest income totaled $98.5 million, up 10.5%, driven by increases across almost all components [5]. - Total non-interest expenses increased by 4.8% to $216 million, while adjusted expenses rose by 2% [5]. Loan and Deposit Trends - As of June 30, 2025, total loans were $23.5 billion, up 1.6% from the prior quarter, while total deposits slightly declined to $29 billion [6]. Credit Quality - The provision for credit losses was $14.9 million, a significant increase of 71.1% from the prior-year quarter [7]. - Net charge-offs (annualized) were 0.31% of average total loans, up 19 basis points from the prior-year quarter [7]. Capital and Profitability Ratios - The Tier 1 leverage ratio improved to 11.39% from 10.71% year over year, and the common equity Tier 1 ratio increased to 14.03% from 13.25% [8]. - The return on average assets remained stable at 1.32%, while the return on average common equity decreased to 10.63% from 12.04% [8]. Share Repurchase Activity - In the reported quarter, HWC repurchased 0.75 million shares at an average price of $52.36 per share [11]. Strategic Outlook - The company's strategic expansion initiatives, including the acquisition of Sabal Trust Company, are expected to support top-line growth, while bond restructuring efforts and higher rates may aid NII and NIM expansion [12].