Hancock Whitney: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors

Hancock Whitney reported a 17% year-over-year increase in adjusted EPS in Q3 2026, driven by loan growth from new banker hires (77% of Q3 growth) and margin expansion from reinvesting maturing bonds above 5.5%. However, the bank paused share buybacks to maintain core capital ratios as tangible common equity reached 8.05%, reflecting management's capital discipline amid rising interest rates.