Hancock Whitney Corporation

Hancock Whitney Corporation is a financial holding company headquartered in Gulfport, Mississippi, with a heritage dating back to the late 1800s. The company's mission is to help clients achieve their financial goals while contributing to the well-being of the communities it serves.

Operating primarily through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Hancock Whitney Bank, the corporation offers a comprehensive suite of financial products and services. These include traditional and online banking, commercial and small business banking, private banking, trust and investment services, healthcare banking, and mortgage services. The company serves individuals, small businesses, middle-market companies, large corporations, public sector entities, and agribusiness operations across the Gulf South region, encompassing Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, and Texas, with loan production offices also in Nashville, Tennessee, and Atlanta, Georgia.

Recent notable activities include the announcement of its second-quarter 2026 financial results and conference call in July 2026, and the acquisition of One Florida Bank in May 2026, expanding its presence in the Orlando market. In January 2026, the company increased its quarterly dividend by 11.1%. John M. Hairston serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer, with Emory Mayfield appointed as Chief Banking Officer in early 2026. Hancock Whitney is recognized as a regional financial services leader in the Gulf South, competing across various banking sectors and earning accolades for middle-market banking excellence.