In its upcoming report, Hancock Whitney (HWC) is predicted by Wall Street analysts to post quarterly earnings of $1.28 per share, reflecting no change compared to the same period last year. Revenues are forecasted to be $364.77 million, representing a year-over-year increase of 3%.

The current level reflects no revision in the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter over the past 30 days. This demonstrates how the analysts covering the stock have collectively reappraised their initial projections over this period.

Prior to a company's earnings release, it is of utmost importance to factor in any revisions made to the earnings projections. These revisions serve as a critical gauge for predicting potential investor behaviors with respect to the stock. Empirical studies consistently reveal a strong link between trends in earnings estimate revisions and the short-term price performance of a stock.

While investors typically use consensus earnings and revenue estimates as a yardstick to evaluate the company's quarterly performance, scrutinizing analysts' projections for some of the company's key metrics can offer a more comprehensive perspective.

Bearing this in mind, let's now explore the average estimates of specific Hancock Whitney metrics that are commonly monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts.

Analysts forecast 'Net interest margin (TE)' to reach 3.4%. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of 3.3%.

The average prediction of analysts places 'Efficiency Ratio' at 56.5%. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of 56.4%.

The collective assessment of analysts points to an estimated 'Average Balance - Total interest earning assets' of $32.32 billion. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of $32.56 billion.

Analysts predict that the 'Total nonperforming loans' will reach $105.41 million. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of $82.08 million.

Based on the collective assessment of analysts, 'Total nonperforming assets(Total nonaccrual loans + ORE and foreclosed assets)' should arrive at $138.12 million. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported $84.88 million in the same quarter of the previous year.

It is projected by analysts that the 'Total Noninterest Income' will reach $92.10 million. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of $87.85 million.

Analysts' assessment points toward 'Net interest income (TE)' reaching $276.21 million. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported $269 million in the same quarter of the previous year.

The consensus among analysts is that 'Net Interest Income' will reach $272.82 million. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of $266.17 million.

The consensus estimate for 'Bank card and ATM fees' stands at $20.92 million. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of $20.62 million.

Analysts expect 'Investment and annuity fees and insurance commissions' to come in at $12.39 million. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of $11.84 million.

According to the collective judgment of analysts, 'Other income' should come in at $13.90 million. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of $13.18 million.

The combined assessment of analysts suggests that 'Service charges on deposit accounts' will likely reach $23.28 million. Compared to the present estimate, the company reported $22.24 million in the same quarter last year.

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Over the past month, shares of Hancock Whitney have returned -0.7% versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -5.3% change. Currently, HWC carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), suggesting that its performance may align with the overall market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>>

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