HWC (Hancock Whitney) Retained Earnings : $2,705 Mil (As of Dec. 2024)

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What is Hancock Whitney Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Hancock Whitney's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was $2,705 Mil.

Hancock Whitney's quarterly retained earnings increased from Jun. 2024 ($2,537 Mil) to Sep. 2024 ($2,618 Mil) and increased from Sep. 2024 ($2,618 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($2,705 Mil).

Hancock Whitney's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2022 ($2,088 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($2,376 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2023 ($2,376 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($2,705 Mil).

Hancock Whitney Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for Hancock Whitney's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Hancock Whitney Retained Earnings Chart

Hancock Whitney Annual Data

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Retained Earnings

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1,291.51

1,659.07

2,088.41

2,375.60

2,704.61

Hancock Whitney Quarterly Data
	Mar20	Jun20	Sep20	Dec20	Mar21	Jun21	Sep21	Dec21	Mar22	Jun22	Sep22	Dec22	Mar23	Jun23	Sep23	Dec23	Mar24	Jun24	Sep24	Dec24
Retained Earnings	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															2,375.60	2,457.74	2,537.06	2,617.58	2,704.61

Hancock Whitney Retained Earnings Calculation

Retained Earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Because the net income was not distributed to shareholders, shareholders' equity is increased by the same amount.

Of course, if a company loses, it is called retained losses, or accumulated losses.

Hancock Whitney (NAS:HWC) Retained Earnings Explanation

Historically profitable companies sometimes have negative retained earnings. This is because they have cumulatively paid out more to shareholders than they reported in profits.

For example, in 2011, Microsoft had negative retained earnings. This does not mean the company lost more money than it made over the years. It just means it paid out more money than it earned.

If a company has negative retained earnings, investors should check the 10-year financial results. They should not assume that negative retained earnings prove a company has generally lost money in the past.

Of course, many companies with negative retained earnings have indeed lost money in the past.

Retained Earnings: Warren Buffett's Secret.

One of the most important indicators of durable competitive advantage. Net earnings can be paid out as dividends, used to buy back shares or retained for growth.

If the company loses more than it has accumulated, retained earnings is negative.

If a company isn't adding to its retained earnings, it isn't growing its net worth.

Rate of growth of retained earnings is good indicator whether it's benefiting from a competitive advantage.

Microsoft is negative because it chose to buyback stock and pay dividends.

The more earnings retained, the faster it grows and increases growth rate for future earnings.

Hancock Whitney Business Description

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2510 14th Street, Hancock Whitney Plaza, Gulfport, MS, USA, 39501

Website

https://www.hancockwhitney.com

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.

Executives

John M Hairston	officer: Chief Operations Officer	P O BOX 4019, GULFPORT MS 39502
Christine L Smilek	director	P O BOX 4019, GULFPORT MS 39502
Carleton Richard Wilkins	director	P.O. BOX 4019, GULFPORT MS 39502
Michael M Achary	officer: Sr. VP & Corp. Treasurer	P.O. BOX 4019, GULFPORT MS 39502
Frank E Bertucci	director	P O BOX 4019, GULFPORT MS 39502
Knight Cecil W. Jr	officer: Chief Banking Officer	P.O. BOX 4019, GULFPORT MS 35902
Christopher S Ziluca	officer: Chief Credit Officer	PO BOX 4019, GULFPORT MS 39502
D Shane Loper	officer: Chief Information Officer	P O BOX 4019, GULFPORT MS 39502
Joseh S Exnicios	officer: President - Whitney Bank	228 ST CHARLES AVE, NEW ORLEANS LA 70130
Lane Harry Merritt Iii	director	835 UNION STREET, NEW ORLEANS LA 70112
Joan Cahill Teofilo	director	P.O. BOX 4019, GULFPORT MS 39502
Sonia Perez	director	127 FLYNT ROAD, LAUREL MS 39443
Suzette K Kent	director	P.O. BOX 4019, GULFPORT MS 39502
James H Horne	director	P O BOX 4019, GULFPORT MS 39502
Dean Liollio	director	333 CLAY STREET, STE 1500, HOUSTON TX 77002