HWC (Hancock Whitney) Stock Based Compensation: $24 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


HWC Hancock Whitney Corp HWC
75 GF Score
Price $73.43
GF Value $58.10
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Hancock Whitney Stock Based Compensation?

Hancock Whitney HWC -2.33% 75 Stock Based Compensation is $24 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HWC with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $58.10 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Hancock Whitney's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $6 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $24 Mil.

Hancock Whitney Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

Hancock Whitney Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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Hancock Whitney Stock Based Compensation Chart

Hancock Whitney Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Stock Based Compensation
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Hancock Whitney Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Hancock Whitney Stock Based Compensation Calculation

Stock Based Compensation is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $24 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of $24 Mil mean?
Hancock Whitney (HWC) has a Stock Based Compensation of $24 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Hancock Whitney and its competitors.
Is Hancock Whitney's Stock Based Compensation too high?
Hancock Whitney's current Stock Based Compensation is $24 Mil. Overall, Hancock Whitney has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hancock Whitney's Stock Based Compensation compare to AUB and ABCB?
Hancock Whitney's Stock Based Compensation of $24 Mil 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 Stock Based Compensation for a Banks company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Banks industry context. However, Stock Based Compensation 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 Stock Based Compensation mean?
A high Stock Based Compensation can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Hancock Whitney and its competitors. Hancock Whitney's current Stock Based Compensation is $24 Mil. 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 $58.10, compared to a current price of $73.43 — trading 26.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is $24 Mil. Hancock Whitney's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Stock Based Compensation calculated?
Stock Based Compensation is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hancock Whitney (HWC), the current Stock Based Compensation is $24 Mil as of Mar. 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 $73.43 is trading 26.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $58.10. GuruFocus considers Hancock Whitney to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HWC:

  • Stock Based Compensation: $24 Mil
  • GF Value™: $58.10 vs. price of $73.43 (26.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 9 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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