HWC Dividend History & Analysis | 3.1% Yield

HWC has a dividend yield of 3.1% and paid 2.35 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.05%
Payout Ratio 39.0%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 13.62%
Consistency Lifetime 94.8%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.42%
Payout FCF 29.4%
Streak Years 24
Dividend Rating 78.64%
Ex-Dividend in 11 days: Buy before Jun 5, 2026 to receive the next dividend.
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis) and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Payout Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Regional Banks

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
BPE 28,096 M 13.66% 41.14%
UCG 124,465 M 4.85% 40.01%
ACA 59,321 M 6.74% 25.23%
BNP 112,053 M 12.47% 13.25%
MB 19,361 M 9.44% 18.43%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
UCG 124,465 M 121.81% 77.9%
BPE 28,096 M 104.53% 80.7%
CBK 45,813 M 80.28% 45.6%
DBK 59,838 M 50.37% 78.7%
FCNCA 22,344 M 43.40% 97.6%
Quality Dividend Peers in Regional Banks EWBC East West Bancorp
3.22% Yield AMAL Amalgamated Bank
2.32% Yield FSBC Five Star Bancorp
3.18% Yield CTBI Community Trust Bancorp
3.65% Yield BPOP Popular
2.50% Yield AROW Arrow Financial
4.75% Yield
HWC Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of May 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-06-05 2026-06-05 2026-06-15 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2026-03-05 2026-03-05 2026-03-16 Quarterly 0.5 +11.1% 0.77%
2025-12-05 2025-12-05 2025-12-15 Quarterly 0.45 0% 0.72%
2025-09-05 2025-09-05 2025-09-15 Quarterly 0.45 0% 0.71%
2025-06-05 2025-06-05 2025-06-16 Quarterly 0.45 0% 0.84%
2025-03-05 2025-03-05 2025-03-17 Quarterly 0.45 +12.5% 0.83%
2024-12-05 2024-12-05 2024-12-16 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.68%
2024-09-05 2024-09-05 2024-09-16 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.76%
2024-06-05 2024-06-05 2024-06-14 Quarterly 0.4 +33.3% 0.88%
2024-03-04 2024-03-05 2024-03-15 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.7%
2023-12-04 2023-12-05 2023-12-15 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.71%
2023-09-01 2023-09-05 2023-09-15 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.73%
2023-06-02 2023-06-05 2023-06-15 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.77%
2023-03-03 2023-03-06 2023-03-15 Quarterly 0.3 +11.1% 0.63%
2022-12-02 2022-12-05 2022-12-15 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.5%
2022-09-02 2022-09-06 2022-09-15 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.56%
2022-06-03 2022-06-06 2022-06-15 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.54%
2022-03-03 2022-03-04 2022-03-15 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.48%
2021-12-03 2021-12-06 2021-12-15 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.56%
2021-09-03 2021-09-07 2021-09-15 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.6%
2021-06-04 2021-06-07 2021-06-15 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.55%
2021-03-05 2021-03-08 2021-03-15 Quarterly 0.27 0% N/A
2020-12-03 2020-12-04 2020-12-15 Quarterly 0.27 0% N/A
2020-09-04 2020-09-08 2020-09-15 Quarterly 0.27 0% N/A
2020-06-04 2020-06-05 2020-06-15 Quarterly 0.27 0% N/A
2020-03-04 2020-03-05 2020-03-16 Quarterly 0.27 0% N/A
2019-12-04 2019-12-05 2019-12-16 Quarterly 0.27 0% N/A
2019-09-04 2019-09-05 2019-09-16 Quarterly 0.27 0% N/A
2019-06-04 2019-06-05 2019-06-14 Quarterly 0.27 0% N/A
2019-03-04 2019-03-05 2019-03-15 Quarterly 0.27 0% N/A
2018-12-04 2018-12-05 2018-12-14 Quarterly 0.27 0% N/A
2018-09-04 2018-09-05 2018-09-14 Quarterly 0.27 +12.5% N/A
2018-06-04 2018-06-05 2018-06-15 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2018-03-02 2018-03-05 2018-03-15 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2017-12-04 2017-12-05 2017-12-15 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2017-08-31 2017-09-05 2017-09-15 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2017-06-01 2017-06-05 2017-06-15 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2017-03-02 2017-03-06 2017-03-15 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2016-12-01 2016-12-05 2016-12-15 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2016-09-01 2016-09-06 2016-09-15 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2016-06-02 2016-06-06 2016-06-15 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2016-03-02 2016-03-04 2016-03-15 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2015-12-02 2015-12-04 2015-12-15 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2015-09-02 2015-09-04 2015-09-15 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2015-06-03 2015-06-05 2015-06-15 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2015-03-03 2015-03-05 2015-03-16 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2014-12-03 2014-12-05 2014-12-15 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2014-09-03 2014-09-05 2014-09-15 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2014-06-03 2014-06-05 2014-06-16 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2014-03-03 2014-03-05 2014-03-14 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A

HWC Dividend FAQ

What is the Dividend Yield of HWC?

As of May 2026, HWC's dividend yield is 3.05%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.35 USD by the current share price of 66.66.

Does HWC pay a dividend?

As of May 2026, HWC paid a dividend of 2.35 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-06-05 and the payout was 0.5 USD.

How often does HWC pay dividends?

HWC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, HWC has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-06-05.

HWC dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for HWC for the next payments are between 0.516 (+3.2%) and 0.568 (+13.6%). This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 3.24%.

Will HWC pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.5 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-06-05. The next Ex-Dividend date for Hancock Whitney (HWC) is 2026-06-05.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for HWC?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Hancock Whitney (HWC) is 2026-06-05.

What is the Dividend Growth of HWC?

HWC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 13.6% per year. Strong growth: HWC's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of HWC?

HWC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.42%. If you bought HWC's shares at 43.34 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.35 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.42% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of HWC?

HWC Payout Consistency is 94.8%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: Hancock Whitney has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does HWC have a good Dividend Yield?

HWC's 3.05% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of HWC?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of HWC is 39.0%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of HWC?

HWC's Overall Dividend Rating is 78.64%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

HWC Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.
What is the Trend in HWC's Outstanding Shares?

Hancock Whitney's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 2.26% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -82.2%). Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has HWC ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Mar 19, 2004 with a ratio of 2:1. This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
1989 19,388,000 0%
1990 19,014,900 -1.92%
1991 19,028,900 +0.07%
1992 23,988,000 +26.06%
1993 24,154,600 +0.69%
1994 30,893,600 +27.9%
1995 30,774,100 -0.39%
1996 32,747,000 +6.41%
1997 32,821,000 +0.23%
1998 32,555,200 -0.81%
1999 32,628,000 +0.22%
2000 32,217,000 -1.26%
2001 31,785,000 -1.34%
2002 30,884,000 -2.83%
2003 32,048,000 +3.77%
2004 32,463,000 +1.29%
2005 32,393,000 -0.22%
2006 32,665,000 +0.84%
2007 31,346,000 -4.04%
2008 31,805,000 +1.46%
2009 36,868,000 +15.92%
2010 37,333,000 +1.26%
2011 84,741,000 +126.99%
2012 85,777,000 +1.22%
2013 82,220,000 -4.15%
2014 83,525,000 +1.59%
2015 80,563,000 -3.55%
2016 80,986,000 +0.53%
2017 86,639,000 +6.98%
2018 85,677,000 -1.11%
2019 88,315,000 +3.08%
2020 86,751,000 -1.77%
2021 88,297,000 +1.78%
2022 87,144,000 -1.31%
2023 86,604,000 -0.62%
2024 86,602,000 -0%
2025 84,276,500 -2.69%
2026 82,261,000 -2.39%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield

Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.

Payout Ratio

Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.

Payout FCF

Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.

Growth Rate (CAGR)

Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.

Consistency

Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.

Yield on Cost

Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.

Streak

Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.

Dividend Rating

Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-05-17 02:15 UTC