HAIRSTON JOHN M 4

What Happened John M. Hairston, President & CEO and a director of Hancock Whitney Corp (HWC), reported two open‑market sales. On 2026‑02‑09 he sold 37,000 shares at $74.36 each for $2,751,320, and on 2026‑02‑10 he sold 26,453 shares at $72.81 each for $1,926,043 — a combined disposal of 63,453 shares totaling $4,677,363. These are sales (transaction code S), which are often routine liquidity or portfolio-management moves; the filing does not state a reason.

Key Details

• Transaction dates and prices:
  • 2026‑02‑09: 37,000 shares sold at $74.36 — $2,751,320
  • 2026‑02‑10: 26,453 shares sold at $72.81 — $1,926,043
• Total sold: 63,453 shares for $4,677,363.
• Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in the details provided here (see the Form 4 for reported beneficial ownership after the trades).
• Footnotes/plan info: No 10b5‑1 plan, tax‑withholding, or other footnotes were indicated in the supplied summary.
• Filing timeliness: Form 4 was filed on 2026‑02‑10 covering trades on 2026‑02‑09 and 2026‑02‑10; this appears to be a timely filing.

Context

• Sales by executives do not necessarily signal a change in company outlook; many are routine (diversification, liquidity, tax planning). The filing contains no explanation for the sales.
• For full detail (post‑transaction holdings, any footnotes, or derivative activity), review the SEC Form 4 (accession 0000750577-26-000022).