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- Dividend Yield
- 3.21%
- Payout Ratio
- 30.59%
- Dividend Amount Per Share
- $1.30
- Last Ex-Dividend Date
- Sep 05, 2024
HWC Dividend Safety
HWC paid out 30.59% of its $393M earnings as dividends over the last 12 months.
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Dividend Payout Ratio
HWC's Dividend Payout Ratio of 30.588% is considered safe for the Financial Services sector, indicating that the company retains enough earnings to support business growth.
Interest Rate Coverage
HWC's Interest Coverage Ratio of 1.534 indicates a moderate safety margin, which could limit financial flexibility in managing debts.
Income Quality
HWC shows excellent income quality with a ratio of 1.338. This indicates high-quality earnings and low risk of dividend cuts.
HWC Dividend Growth
Hancock Whitney Corporation(HWC) offers a dividend yield of 3.21% and pays $1.30 in dividends per share. Explore the historical dividend growth of HWC.
Dividend Stability
HWC has maintained stable dividend payments over the past 10 years with no cuts over 5%.
Dividend Growth
HWC's dividend payments have increased by 8.178% annually over the last 5 years.
Earnings Growth
HWC's earnings have shown moderate growth, growing by 3.7% annually over the last 5 years. Moderate growth indicates some stability but also potential uncertainty, suggesting that while dividends can continue, significant increases might be less likely.
HWC Dividend Yield Attractiveness
Hancock Whitney Corporation(HWC) provides a dividend yield of 3.21%. Compare this with the averages of its peers, industry, and sector to see how it stacks up.
Yield %
3.02%
3.21%
3.73%
4.13%
Dividend Yield
HWC's dividend yield of 3.21% is considered good compared to the sector average of 3.73%, providing a strong safety margin for investors.
HWC Cash Flow
Over the past 12 months, HWC generated $1B in revenue, produced $542M in free cash flow, and distributed $114M in dividends.
Free Cash Flow Growth
HWC's free cash flow has grown by 9.858% annually over the last 5 years, indicating a strong ability to generate cash and support dividend payments.
HWC Free Cash Flow and Dividends Paid
This chart shows the Free Cash Flow (FCF) and the portion of FCF used to pay dividends each year by Hancock Whitney Corporation. The filled portion of the bar represents the dividends paid, while the remaining portion represents the remaining FCF.