Hancock Whitney price targets raised by analysts
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods and Barclays have both raised their price targets for Hancock Whitney, citing confidence in the bank's performance. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods set a new target of $78 with a Market Perform rating, while Barclays maintained an Overweight rating with a target of $80.

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Keefe, Bruyette & Woods analyst Catherine Mealor has maintained a Market Perform rating on Hancock Whitney and raised the price target to $78 from $72. This adjustment follows a separate update from Barclays, where analyst Jared Shaw maintained an Overweight rating and increased the target to $80 from $76.
The revised targets from both firms indicate increased confidence in the bank's stock performance potential. The rating updates follow reviews of Hancock Whitney's market position and financial outlook, signaling an expectation of further upside for shareholders.
Hancock Whitney operates as a financial services company. The Market Perform stance from Keefe, Bruyette & Woods suggests the stock is expected to perform in line with the broader market, while the Overweight rating from Barclays implies it may outperform its sector peers in the near term.
| Firm | Analyst | Rating | Previous Target | New Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Catherine Mealor | Market Perform | $72 | $78 |
| Barclays | Jared Shaw | Overweight | $76 | $80 |
Investors holding Hancock Whitney shares may view the raised targets as a reinforcement of the stock's investment thesis.
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