Hancock Whitney Corporation announced solid financial results for the fourth quarter of 2025, with net income of $125.6 million and diluted EPS of $1.49, consistent with the prior quarter. The company experienced strong loan and deposit growth, and maintained solid asset quality, contributing to a strong finish for the year.
Net income for Q4 2025 was $125.6 million, with diluted EPS of $1.49, matching the previous quarter's EPS.
Loans increased by $362 million, or 6% linked quarter annualized, driven by healthcare production, ICRE activity, and equipment finance.
Deposits grew by $620 million, or 9% linked quarter annualized, primarily due to seasonal public fund balances.
Asset quality remained solid with ACL coverage at 1.43%, and criticized commercial loans and nonaccrual loans decreased.
Hancock Whitney anticipates continued growth and enhanced shareholder value in 2026, with end of period loans expected to be up mid-single digits and period-end deposits up low-single digits from December 31, 2025 levels.
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