Hancock Whitney Expects 2026 Net Interest Income Growth of 9%-9.5%

• Hancock Whitney forecasts 2026 net interest income growth of 9%-9.5%, with adjusted pre-provision net revenue rising 8%-8.5%.
• Fourth-quarter net interest income is projected to increase 3%-4% from $314.9 million in the third quarter.
• Net interest margin should expand modestly from 3.61%, assuming one 25-basis-point rate hike in December.
• Year-end loans and deposits are expected to rise by low double digits, including the One Florida Bank acquisition.
• Annual adjusted noninterest expenses are projected to climb 8%-8.5%, with the efficiency ratio remaining below 55%.

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