Christopher S. Ziluca, the chief credit officer at Hancock Whitney Corp (NASDAQ: HWC), disclosed a sale of 5,227 common shares on January 23, 2026, in a Form 4 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The shares were sold at $68.57 apiece, producing proceeds of $358,415.
Following the disposition, Ziluca directly owns 33,301.4529 shares of Hancock Whitney common stock. That balance takes into account shares acquired through the company’s Dividend Reinvestment Plan since his prior Form 4 filing. The reported total also reflects the transfer of 5,226 shares to his ex-spouse pursuant to a domestic relations order, and Ziluca no longer reports beneficial ownership of those transferred shares.
Company results and market responses
Hancock Whitney’s fourth-quarter 2025 earnings release accompanied the insider transaction. The bank reported earnings per share of $1.49, narrowly exceeding the consensus estimate of $1.48. Revenue for the quarter was $389.3 million, falling short of the anticipated $391.49 million.
In the wake of the quarterly report, several brokerages adjusted their price targets for Hancock Whitney. DA Davidson raised its target to $79, describing the bank’s performance as "solidly above" its estimates. Raymond James likewise lifted its target to $79 and reiterated a Strong Buy rating. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods moved its target to $72, citing stronger fee income and lower expenses as factors behind its adjustment.
Separately, the company announced an 11.1% increase in its regular quarterly dividend, raising the payout to $0.50 per common share. The dividend increase is payable to shareholders of record as of March 5, 2026.
Key takeaways
- Ziluca sold 5,227 shares on January 23, 2026, at $68.57 per share for total proceeds of $358,415.
- After accounting for dividends reinvested and a transfer of 5,226 shares to an ex-spouse under a domestic relations order, Ziluca directly owns 33,301.4529 shares.
- Hancock Whitney reported Q4 2025 EPS of $1.49 versus an expected $1.48, revenue of $389.3 million versus an expected $391.49 million, and raised its quarterly dividend to $0.50 per share for holders of record March 5, 2026.
Contextual notes and limitations
The information presented here is limited to the disclosures and company results noted above. No additional claims about motives for the insider sale, future stock performance, or the broader strategic implications for Hancock Whitney are made beyond the details reported in the Form 4 filing and the company’s published quarterly results and dividend announcement.