HWC Option Overview

Hancock Whitney Corporation (HWC) options traded 913 contracts on Nov 4, 2026, well above the 20-day average of 219, and calls outnumber puts. 30-day implied volatility was 34.3%, near the bottom of its one-year range. Near-term max pain was $69.75, 4.8% below the $73.28 close.

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HWC Options FAQ

How actively are HWC options traded?

913 calls and 0 puts traded on Nov 4, 2026, 913 contracts in total. Open interest was 1.59K contracts. Over the past 30 days, volume averaged 229 contracts per day. The HWC option volume chart shows volume by strike and expiration date.

Is HWC implied volatility high right now?

Hancock Whitney IV rank is 7, so its 30-day implied volatility of 34.3% is near the bottom of its one-year range. Over the past year it ranged from 23.4% on Aug 3, 2026 to 168.9% on Oct 16, 2026. See the HWC implied volatility history for a longer view.

What is the HWC put/call ratio?

The Hancock Whitney put/call volume ratio was 0.00 on Nov 4, 2026, so calls outnumber puts. The put/call open interest ratio was 0.02. The HWC open interest chart shows calls and puts at each strike.

What is HWC max pain this week?

As of the Nov 4, 2026 close, max pain for Hancock Whitney options about one week from expiration was $69.75, 4.8% below the $73.28 close. The HWC max pain chart shows it for every expiration date.

What is HWC's expected move over the next week?

Based on 7-day implied volatility of 43.3%, options price a move of about ±$4.39 (±6.0%) over the next week, a range of roughly $68.89 to $77.67 from the Nov 4, 2026 close. The HWC expected move chart shows it for every expiration date.