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Sep 30, 2024

Hancock Whitney Q3 2024 Earnings Report

Hancock Whitney's Q3 2024 earnings were reported, reflecting continued strength and stability with improved profitability, NIM expansion, and managed credit metrics.

Key Takeaways

Hancock Whitney reported a net income of $115.6 million, or $1.33 per diluted common share, for the third quarter of 2024, compared to $114.6 million in the prior quarter. The results reflect improved profitability driven by NIM expansion, fee income growth, and lower operating expenses. Credit metrics showed normalization with an increase in criticized commercial loans, while non-accrual loans decreased and capital ratios remained strong.

Net income totaled $115.6 million, slightly up from $114.6 million in the prior quarter.

Pre-provision net revenue (PPNR) increased to $166.5 million from $156.4 million in the previous quarter.

Loans decreased by $456 million, or 8% linked quarter annualized (LQA).

Deposits decreased by $218 million, or 3% LQA.

Total Revenue
$368M
Previous year: $355M
+3.5%
EPS
$1.33
Previous year: $1.12
+18.7%
Net Interest Margin
3.39%
Previous year: 3.27%
+3.7%
Efficiency Ratio
54.42%
Previous year: 56.38%
-3.5%
Tangible Common Equity
9.56%
Previous year: 7.34%
+30.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$795M
Previous year: $818M
-2.8%
Free Cash Flow
$156M
Previous year: $181M
-14.1%
Total Assets
$35.2B
Previous year: $36.3B
-2.9%

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Forward Guidance

Management expects 2024 period-end loan and deposit balances to be flat to down slightly from year-end 2023.