HWC HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP Insider Trading

HWC President & CEO sells 63,453 shares for $4,677,362.93 in 2 tranches at $74.36 and $72.81, reducing holdings by 21.9%

John M. Hairston, President & CEO of Hancock Whitney Corp, executed 2 separate sales totaling 63,453 shares for $4,677,362.93 on 2026-02-09 and 2026-02-10 at prices of $74.36 and $72.81 respectively, reducing his holdings from 289,958 to 226,505 shares (-21.9%). The sales occurred near the 52-week high of $74.41, with the blended average price of $73.71 significantly above the current price of $71.99. His cross-ticker track record shows 3 prior sells with a 90d well-timed rate of 33.33%, while at HWC specifically he has executed 3 prior sells with mixed timing outcomes—only 1 of 3 were well-timed at the 90-day mark. The stock has posted strong recent momentum (+5.8% over 30 days, +21.3% over 90 days), though the company carries a relatively elevated P/E of 39.34 and showed minimal annual revenue growth of -0.4%.

HWC CEO John M. Hairston sold 21,883 shares at $54.65; stock now $56.57, down 11.2% in 30 days amid weak fundamentals (P/E 50.51, flat revenue growth).

CEO John M. Hairston sold 21,883 shares of Hancock Whitney (HWC) at $54.65, reducing his holdings from 292,904 to 271,021 shares. The timing raises questions: the stock has declined 11.2% over the prior 30 days and now trades at $56.57, suggesting the sale occurred during a period of downward momentum. Hairston's cross-ticker track record shows a 50.00% well-timed rate on his 2 prior sells, meaning half successfully preceded declines. However, at HWC specifically, prior sales showed mixed outcomes (2023 sale preceded a -24.9% 90-day decline, while 2024 sale saw only a -0.8% 30-day decline). The company itself presents fundamental concerns: P/E of 50.51 is elevated, annual revenue growth is -0.4%, and net income of $3.8M on $248.0M quarterly revenue reflects tight margins. This sale, while modest in percentage terms (-7.5% of his holdings), occurs within a weak price and fundamental context.

CFO Michael M Achary sells 9,894 HWC shares at $54.86; 90-day track record 100% well-timed at this ticker.

Michael M Achary, Chief Financial Officer, sold 9,894 shares (approximately 15.1% of his pre-transaction holding) on 2025-10-17 at $54.86. His cross-ticker track record shows 2 prior sells with an average 90-day return of -17.5% and a 90-day well-timed rate of 100.00%, indicating his prior sales consistently preceded stock declines. At HWC specifically, his same-ticker history shows 2 prior sells (both on 2023-07-21) with 90-day returns of -17.5% and -17.4%, establishing a pattern of well-timed exits at this ticker. The stock has declined 11.2% over the past 30 days and 7.0% over 90 days from the transaction date, consistent with his historical pattern of selling before downturns. The current valuation shows a P/E of 50.51 against flat revenue growth (-0.4% annual) and modest profitability ($3.8M net income on $248.0M revenue).

Director Williams buys 22 shares of HWC at $56.38; holdings now 1,723 shares (+1.3%)

Director Albert J Williams purchased 22 shares of Hancock Whitney Corp at $56.38, increasing his holdings to 1,723 shares from 1,701 shares. The transaction value of $1,284.84 represents a modest and routine equity transaction. The purchase occurred at a price approximately 7% below the current market price of $60.77, though stock has risen 11.5% over the past 30 days and 21.6% over 90 days. Given the small transaction size relative to total holdings (+1.3%), the activity alone provides limited analytical weight for drawing broader investment conclusions.

HWC CEO Hairston sells 18,000 shares at $59.44; post-transaction holdings 254,025 shares (-6.6%)

John M. Hairston, President & CEO of Hancock Whitney Corp, sold 18,000 shares on 2024-11-07 at $59.44 for $1.1M, reducing his holdings to 254,025 shares. His cross-ticker track record shows 1 prior sell with a 100.00% well-timed rate at the 90-day mark, and at HWC specifically he executed one prior sale on 2023-07-31 that saw a -24.9% 90-day return. The current stock price of $58.63 sits -3.7% from the 52-week high of $60.90, and the stock has appreciated +15.4% over the past 30 days and +20.4% over 90 days—substantial near-term gains that bracket the sale timing. Hancock Whitney's fundamentals show flat annual revenue growth of -0.4%, a net income of $3.8M on $248.0M quarterly revenue, and an elevated P/E of 52.82, indicating the market is pricing the bank for considerable expected earnings growth. The sale follows a period of strong relative performance and maintains Hairston with a meaningful 254,025-share position in the company.