Hancock Whitney Corp. (HWC) saw its stock surge by 5.33% during intraday trading on Wednesday, driven by positive analyst sentiment.
The rally followed two separate target price increases from prominent firms. D.A. Davidson raised its target price for HWC to $79 from $77, while Piper Sandler lifted its target to $78 from $72. These upward revisions reflect growing confidence in the company's financial prospects.