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William Blair Investment Management Reduces Hancock Whitney Stake
The institutional investor sold 35,593 shares of the regional bank's stock in the third quarter.
Published on Mar. 2, 2026
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William Blair Investment Management LLC reduced its holdings in Hancock Whitney Corporation (NASDAQ:HWC) by 5.7% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 587,171 shares of the company's stock after selling 35,593 shares during the quarter.
Why it matters
Hancock Whitney is a regional bank headquartered in Gulfport, Mississippi that provides commercial banking, retail banking, and wealth management services. The reduction in William Blair's stake could signal a shift in investor sentiment around the bank's performance or outlook.
The details
According to the SEC filing, William Blair Investment Management LLC owned 0.70% of Hancock Whitney, worth $36,763,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also modified their holdings of HWC, with some increasing their stakes and others, like William Blair, reducing exposure.
- William Blair reduced its Hancock Whitney holdings in the 3rd quarter of 2026.
The players
William Blair Investment Management LLC
An institutional investment management firm.
Hancock Whitney Corporation
A regional financial services company headquartered in Gulfport, Mississippi that provides commercial banking, retail banking, and wealth management services.
The takeaway
The reduction in William Blair's Hancock Whitney stake could signal a shift in investor sentiment around the regional bank's performance or outlook, though more information would be needed to determine the specific reasons behind the portfolio change.
