HWC (Hancock Whitney) Insider Ownership: 7.15 % (As of Aug. 25, 2026)

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HWC Hancock Whitney Corp HWC
76 GF Score
Price $74.88
GF Value $61.86
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Hancock Whitney Insider Ownership?

Hancock Whitney HWC -0.69% 76 Insider Ownership is 7.15 % as of Aug. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates HWC with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $61.86 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Insider ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Hancock Whitney's insider ownership is 7.15%.

Institutional Ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding. As of today, Hancock Whitney's Institutional Ownership is 95.62%.

Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is the percentage of float shares relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Hancock Whitney's Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is 74.06%.

Hancock Whitney Insider Ownership Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hancock Whitney's Insider Ownership can be seen below:

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Hancock Whitney Insider Ownership Chart

Hancock Whitney Historical Data

The historical data trend for Hancock Whitney can be seen below:

2025-07-31 2025-08-31 2025-09-30 2025-10-31 2025-11-30 2026-01-31 2026-02-28 2026-05-31 2026-06-30 2026-07-31
Insider Ownership 6.75 6.80 6.80 6.76 6.76 6.95 6.94 7.12 7.12 7.15
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The percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Insider Ownership →
What does a Insider Ownership of 7.15 % mean?
Hancock Whitney (HWC) has a Insider Ownership of 7.15 % as of Aug. 25, 2026. Insider ownership equals the percent of shares owned by company insiders relative to total shares. View historical data on Hancock Whitney and its competitors.
Is Hancock Whitney's Insider Ownership too high?
Hancock Whitney's current Insider Ownership is 7.15 %. Overall, Hancock Whitney has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hancock Whitney's Insider Ownership compare to HOMB and AUB?
Hancock Whitney's Insider Ownership of 7.15 % can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Insider Ownership for a Banks company?
A good Insider Ownership depends on the Banks industry context. However, Insider Ownership should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Insider Ownership mean?
A high Insider Ownership can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Insider ownership equals the percent of shares owned by company insiders relative to total shares. View historical data on Hancock Whitney and its competitors. Hancock Whitney's current Insider Ownership is 7.15 %. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hancock Whitney stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hancock Whitney (HWC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $61.86, compared to a current price of $74.88 — trading 21% above its estimated fair value. The current Insider Ownership is 7.15 %. Hancock Whitney's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Insider Ownership calculated?
Insider Ownership is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hancock Whitney (HWC), the current Insider Ownership is 7.15 % as of Aug. 25, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Hancock Whitney (HWC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hancock Whitney stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $74.88 is trading 21% above its estimated GF Value™ of $61.86. GuruFocus considers Hancock Whitney to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HWC:

  • Insider Ownership: 7.15 %
  • GF Value™: $61.86 vs. price of $74.88 (21% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HWC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Hancock Whitney Business Description

Other Exchanges HH1:Germany
Address 2510 14th Street, Hancock Whitney Plaza, Gulfport, MS, USA, 39501
Hancock Whitney Corp operates bank offices and financial centers. The company offers a range of traditional and online banking services to commercial, small business, and retail customers, providing a variety of transaction and savings deposit products, treasury management services, secured and unsecured loan products (including revolving credit facilities), letters of credit, and similar financial guarantees. The Bank provides trust and investment management services to retirement plans, corporations, and individuals and provides its customers access to investment advisory and brokerage products.
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