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Hancock Whitney Corp.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 21 July 2026: press release. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Net income rose after first-quarter charge: Net income was $127.0 million, or $1.55 diluted EPS, against $47.4 million, or $0.57, in the first quarter, which carried a securities restructure loss. Source
  • Loans grew 10% annualized: Loans rose to $24.6 billion, up 2% from March 31, or 10% linked-quarter annualized, led by C&I lending, healthcare activity and commercial real estate. Source
  • Deposits grew 8% annualized: Total deposits reached $29.6 billion, up 2% from March 31, or 8% linked-quarter annualized. Source
  • NIM rose to 3.56%: NIM was 3.56%, up 1 bp. Investment yield added 2 bps and lower deposit cost added 3 bps, while borrowing costs took 3 bps and loan yields took 1 bp. Source
  • CET1 ratio fell 11 bps: The CET1 ratio was estimated at 13.18% at June 30, down 11 bps linked-quarter. Source
  • One Florida Bank deal announced: Management announced the acquisition of One Florida Bank during the second quarter of 2026. Source

“The second quarter of 2026 results reflect another quarter of strong performance,”

John M. Hairston, President & CEO

What changed from last quarter

  • New: The company announced the acquisition of One Florida Bank during the second quarter of 2026. Source

Net income and earnings per share

  • Net income rose after first-quarter charge: Net income was $127.0 million, or $1.55 diluted EPS, against $47.4 million, or $0.57, in the first quarter, which carried a securities restructure loss. Source
  • Securities charge drove first-quarter gap: The first quarter included a $98.6 million pretax charge, or $0.95 per share, from a securities portfolio restructure. The second quarter had no supplemental disclosure items. Source
  • Adjusted PPNR rose 3% linked-quarter: Adjusted pre-provision net revenue (TE) was $178.1 million, up $5.2 million, or 3%, from the prior quarter, with the first-quarter charge excluded. Source
  • Year-earlier quarter included Sabal items: Second quarter 2025 net income was $113.5 million, or $1.32 diluted EPS, and included $5.9 million, or $0.05 per share, of Sabal Trust acquisition items. Source

Loan growth and deposit mix

  • Loans grew 10% annualized: Loans rose to $24.6 billion, up 2% from March 31, or 10% linked-quarter annualized, led by C&I lending, healthcare activity and commercial real estate. Source
  • Deposits grew 8% annualized: Total deposits reached $29.6 billion, up 2% from March 31, or 8% linked-quarter annualized. Source
  • Savings balances up on competitive pricing: Interest-bearing transaction and savings deposits were $13.0 billion, up 6%, attributed to competitive products and pricing. Retail time deposits fell $172.4 million. Source
  • Public fund deposits fell on seasonality: Interest-bearing public fund deposits fell $56.9 million, or 2%, to $2.9 billion, on seasonal outflows. Source
  • Noninterest-bearing deposits held flat: Noninterest-bearing deposits were $10.3 billion, virtually flat, and made up 35% of period-end deposits. Source

“We remained focused on our investment in revenue-generating activities, including hiring 15 net new bankers in the second quarter.”

John M. Hairston, President & CEO

Net interest margin and income

  • NIM rose to 3.56%: NIM was 3.56%, up 1 bp. Investment yield added 2 bps and lower deposit cost added 3 bps, while borrowing costs took 3 bps and loan yields took 1 bp. Source
  • Net interest income up 3%: Net interest income (TE) was $295.2 million, up $7.7 million, or 3%, from the first quarter. Source
  • Average earning assets increased: Average earning assets were $33.2 billion, up $507 million, or 2%, from the first quarter. Source
  • Interest-bearing deposit cost eased: Total interest-bearing deposit cost was 2.20%, down from 2.25% in the first quarter, per the average balance table. Source

Fee income and noninterest expense

  • Noninterest income rebounded from charge: Noninterest income was $108.4 million, up $100.9 million, as the first quarter included the $98.6 million securities loss and the second quarter recorded none. Source
  • Trust fees rose on tax preparation: Trust fees rose $1.5 million, or 6%, from annual collection of tax preparation fees. Source
  • Other income fell on lower syndication: Other noninterest income was $14.5 million, down 16%, mainly from lower syndication fees and lower SBIC income. Source
  • Noninterest expense rose 2%: Noninterest expense was $225.4 million, up $4.7 million, or 2%, linked-quarter. Source
  • Personnel costs rose on merit and hiring: Personnel expense was $130.2 million, up $3.0 million, or 2%, on annual merit increases and the impact of new hires. Source
  • Effective tax rate rose: The effective tax rate was 21.7%, compared with 19.3% in the first quarter. Source

“We look forward to the remainder of 2026 as we continue to execute our organic growth plan and welcome the One Florida Bank associates and clients to Hancock Whitney.”

John M. Hairston, President & CEO

Asset quality and credit reserves

  • Provision edged up to $13.8M: Provision for credit losses was $13.8 million, against $13.2 million in the first quarter. Source
  • Net charge-offs eased to 0.16%: Net charge-offs were $9.4 million, or 0.16% of average loans annualized, down from $11.1 million, or 0.19%, in the first quarter. Source
  • Criticized commercial loans declined: Criticized commercial loans fell $30.2 million to $492.0 million, 2.55% of commercial loans, from 2.79% at March 31. Source
  • Nonaccrual loans virtually flat: Nonaccrual loans were $113.7 million, or 0.46% of total loans, compared with $113.3 million, or 0.47%, in the first quarter. Source
  • Allowance held near 1.42%: Total allowance for credit losses was $348.0 million, up $4.3 million, or 1%, and 1.42% of period-end loans, against 1.43% in the first quarter. Source
  • Foreclosed assets rose 14%: ORE and foreclosed assets rose $1.6 million, or 14%, to $12.9 million. Source

Capital and share repurchases

  • CET1 ratio fell 11 bps: The CET1 ratio was estimated at 13.18% at June 30, down 11 bps linked-quarter. Source
  • TCE ratio declined 15 bps: The tangible common equity ratio was 9.78%, down 15 bps linked-quarter. Source
  • Second-quarter repurchases at $68.28: The company repurchased 712,966 shares in the second quarter at an average price of $68.28 per share. Source
  • Cumulative repurchases under program: Since inception, the company has repurchased 2,112,966 shares under the current share buyback program. Source
  • Buyback authorization set at 5%: The program authorizes repurchase of up to 5%, or approximately 4.1 million shares, of outstanding common stock. Source

Acquisition, hiring and organic growth

  • One Florida Bank deal announced: Management announced the acquisition of One Florida Bank during the second quarter of 2026. Source
  • Full-time headcount edged higher: FTE headcount was 3,674, up from 3,658 in the first quarter. Source
  • Organic growth plan progressing: Management said the team made progress on its organic growth plan, with loan and deposit growth of 10% and 8% linked-quarter annualized. Source

Coming up, as management said on 21 July 2026

  • One Florida Bank closing date: Management expects to close the One Florida Bank transaction on August 1, 2026. Source
  • Buyback program expires at year-end: The share repurchase program expires on December 31, 2026. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Net interest margin Source3.56% (TE), up 1 bp linked-quarter
Net interest income Source$295.2 million (TE)
Loans and loan growth Source$24.6 billion; 10% linked-quarter annualized growth
Deposits Source$29.6 billion
Deposit costs Source2.20% total interest-bearing deposit cost
Provision for credit losses Source$13.8 million
Net charge-offs Source$9.4 million; 0.16% of average loans, annualized
Nonperforming assets (nonaccrual loans) Source$113.7 million; 0.46% of total loans
CET1 ratio Source13.18%
Efficiency ratio Source55.31%

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: Management said it will continue to execute its organic growth plan for the remainder of 2026. Source

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.