HANCOCK WHITNEY CORP 8-K

What Happened
Hancock Whitney Corporation (HWC) filed a Form 8-K on January 29, 2026 announcing that its Board declared an 11.1% increase in the regular first quarter 2026 cash dividend. The quarterly dividend will be $0.50 per share, payable March 16, 2026 to shareholders of record as of March 5, 2026. The filing was signed by Michael M. Achary, Chief Financial Officer.

Key Details

• Dividend increase: 11.1% raise in the regular Q1 2026 cash dividend.
• New quarterly dividend: $0.50 per share.
• Record and payment dates: Record date March 5, 2026; payment date March 16, 2026.
• Dividend history: The company has paid uninterrupted quarterly dividends since 1967.

Why It Matters
For income-focused investors, the higher quarterly payout directly increases cash returns for shareholders who hold shares by the March 5 record date. The Board’s declaration and the company’s long history of uninterrupted dividends are concrete, factual signals about its ongoing dividend policy and distribution schedule; investors should note the payment timing and update yield calculations accordingly.