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HWCPZ

Hancock Whitney Corporation - 6

HWCPZ

Stock · quarterly payer

$20.92

Undervalued · +71% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

7.48%

Annual Dividend

$1.56

Payout Ratio

—

5-Yr Growth

-1.4%

Ex-Date

—

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about HWCPZ's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, Hancock Whitney Corporation - 6 (HWCPZ) has a forward dividend yield of 7.48%, based on an annual dividend of $1.56 per share and a share price of $20.92.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, HWCPZ's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is B (77 out of 100), which rates the dividend as safe.
  • HWCPZ has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • HWCPZ's most recent ex-dividend date was Sep 1, 2026, for a dividend of $0.39 per share.
  • HWCPZ's dividend has shrunk at an average rate of 1.4% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, HWCPZ's 7.48% yield is 19% above its five-year average yield of 6.29%.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for HWCPZ is $35.82 per share, 71% above the $20.92 share price, so HWCPZ screens as undervalued.
  • Hancock Whitney Corporation - 6 (HWCPZ) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Hancock Whitney Corporation - 6 (HWCPZ) has raised its regular dividend 0 times and cut it 0 times across the 25 payments on record since 2020. The regular dividend has not changed in that time.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "HWCPZ Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/HWCPZ

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, Hancock Whitney Corporation - 6 (HWCPZ) yields 7.48% ($1.56 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of B (77/100).

Is HWCPZ a good dividend stock?

Yes

Hancock Whitney Corporation - 6 (HWCPZ) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 7.48% ($1.56/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • Never cut its dividend on record

Risks

  • Dividend has been shrinking, not growing
  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
7.48%
Payout Ratio
—
Annual Dividend
$1.56
5-Yr Avg Growth
-1.4%
Ex-Dividend Date
—
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
—
Market Cap
—
P/E Ratio
—
5-Yr Total Return
-22%
52-Week Range
$20.65 – $24.58
Dividend Safety
B · 77/100
Ever Cut?
No

HWCPZ dividend raises and cuts

Hancock Whitney Corporation - 6 (HWCPZ) has raised its regular dividend 0 times and cut it 0 times across the 25 payments on record since 2020. The regular dividend has not changed in that time.

Every HWCPZ payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
HWCPZ ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date — · full ex-dividend historyView →HWCPZ dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is HWCPZ a good dividend stock?

Yes. Hancock Whitney Corporation - 6 (HWCPZ) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 7.48% ($1.56/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Is HWCPZ undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, HWCPZ's fair value is about $35.82 versus a $20.92 share price — so it looks undervalued (+71% vs. fair value).

Is HWCPZ's dividend safe?

HWCPZ has a dividend-safety grade of B (77/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is HWCPZ's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for HWCPZ is about $35.82 per share, roughly 71% above the current $20.92 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is HWCPZ a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data HWCPZ screens as "yes" and undervalued. Hancock Whitney Corporation - 6 (HWCPZ) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 7.48% ($1.56/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will HWCPZ cut its dividend?

HWCPZ earns a dividend-safety grade of B (77/100), with no dividend cut on record. A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does HWCPZ pay a dividend?

Yes. Hancock Whitney Corporation - 6 pays a quarterly dividend of about $1.56 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 7.48%.

What is HWCPZ's dividend yield?

As of Oct 18, 2026, HWCPZ's forward dividend yield is 7.48%, based on a $1.56 annual dividend and a $20.92 share price.

What is HWCPZ's dividend per share?

As of Oct 18, 2026, HWCPZ pays $1.56 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

How many years has HWCPZ grown its dividend?

HWCPZ does not currently have a long dividend-growth streak on record.

When is the next HWCPZ ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 18, 2026, HWCPZ's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Sep 1, 2026, for $0.39 per share.

Income Calculator

At $1.56 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$39.10
Annual$156.40
Monthly avg$13.03

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