Murphy Middleton Hinkle & Parker Inc. Acquires New Position in Hancock Whitney Corporation

The firm acquired 17,181 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $1,094,000.

Mar. 24, 2026 at 10:50am

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Murphy Middleton Hinkle & Parker Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Hancock Whitney Corporation (NASDAQ:HWC) in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 17,181 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $1,094,000.

Why it matters

This acquisition by Murphy Middleton Hinkle & Parker Inc. indicates increased institutional investor interest in Hancock Whitney Corporation, a regional financial services company headquartered in Gulfport, Mississippi. The move suggests the firm sees potential in Hancock Whitney's business activities, which include commercial banking, retail banking, and wealth management services.

The details

According to the 13F filing, Murphy Middleton Hinkle & Parker Inc. acquired 17,181 shares of Hancock Whitney Corporation in the 4th quarter. This new position was valued at approximately $1,094,000. The filing also shows that a number of other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of HWC, suggesting increased activity and interest in the stock.

The new position was acquired in the 4th quarter of the year.

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