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Republic Bancorp, Inc. reports news about its role as the Louisville, Kentucky-based holding company for Republic Bank & Trust Company, a community bank with banking centers across Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Florida and Tennessee. Updates often center on Core Bank performance, Traditional Banking and Warehouse Lending, net interest income, net interest margin, credit quality, expenses and segment-level financial supplements.
Company announcements also cover Tax Refund Solutions, Republic Payment Solutions and Republic Credit Solutions, banking-center market activity, digital and transformation initiatives, and leadership appointments. Republic Bank news frequently includes third-party bank rankings tied to financial performance, customer surveys, balance-sheet quality and community-bank metrics.
Republic Bancorp (NASDAQ:RBCAA) reported second quarter 2026 net income of $32.9 million and diluted EPS of $1.68, both up 4% from 2025, with ROA of 1.88% and ROE of 11.42%. For the first half of 2026, net income was $75.4 million and diluted EPS $3.85, both down 4% year over year.
The Core Bank generated net income of $22.8 million, up 22%, as net interest income rose 7% to $64.1 million and net interest margin expanded 30 bps to 4.02%, driven by a 49 bp decline in funding costs and mix shifts in assets and deposits. Traditional Banking loans grew $59 million quarter over quarter, while the Core Bank’s provision for expected credit losses was a net credit of $181,000 versus a net charge of $772,000 a year earlier. Total company allowance-to-loans increased to 1.62% from 1.52%.
Republic launched a new Republic Payment Solutions program expected to add over $150 million in lower-cost average deposits in 2026 and reported industry recognition from the Raymond James Community Bankers Cup and Forbes’ World’s Best Banks list.
Republic Bancorp (NASDAQ: RBCAA) declared a cash dividend of $0.495 per share on Class A Common Stock and $0.45 per share on Class B Common Stock, payable October 16, 2026 to shareholders of record on September 18, 2026.
According to Republic Bancorp, the company had approximately $7.25 billion in total assets as of March 31, 2026 and operates 47 banking centers across five metropolitan statistical areas in Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Florida, and Tennessee.
Republic Bank (NASDAQ:RBCAA) has expanded its digital banking services to clients who do not have a Social Security Number (SSN) or Tax Identification Number (TIN). A new registration process, enabled by a core system upgrade, allows these clients to securely enroll in online and mobile banking.
The bank, which already serves these clients at 47 banking centers, is also translating self-help resources, educational materials, and key documents to support diverse client needs and further its focus on financial inclusion and convenience.
Republic Bank (RBCAA) hosted its sixth annual Juneteenth celebration at the Republic Bank Foundation YMCA in Louisville, focusing on wellness, education, and culture.
The event featured local Black- and women-owned vendors plus free prostate, oral health, kidney function, and blood pressure screenings through partnerships with several health organizations.
Republic Bancorp (NASDAQ:RBCAA) was named a Raymond James Community Bankers Cup winner for the second straight year, recognizing top‑10% community banks with $500M–$10B in assets.
The honor follows a record 2025, with net income exceeding 2024 by $30 million and Total Stockholders’ Equity surpassing $1 billion.
Republic Bancorp (NASDAQ: RBCAA) declared a cash dividend of $0.495 per Class A share and $0.45 per Class B share, payable July 17, 2026, to shareholders of record on June 18, 2026.
The company reports about $7.25 billion in total assets as of March 31, 2026.
Republic Bank (OTC:RBCAA) was named to Forbes 2026 World’s Best Banks, the bank’s first appearance on the list and the only Kentucky-based bank recognized. The ranking evaluated banks across 34 countries using responses from more than 54,000 consumers and selected 72 U.S. banks.
The award reflects customer-based scores across Trust, Terms & Conditions, Customer Service, Digital Services, and Financial Advice.
Republic Bancorp (NASDAQ:RBCAA) reported Q1 2026 net income $42.6M and diluted EPS $2.18. Adjusted net income was $39.9M (+3% YoY). Core Bank adjusted net income rose to $21.1M (+21% YoY) driven by net interest income $63.2M (+12%) and a 26 bp NIM expansion to 3.96%.
RPG net income declined and several nonrecurring items—including a $4.4M gain on sale of RBF and an $8.4M after-tax TRS contract impact—affected comparability.
Republic Bank (OTC:RBCAA) appointed Frank Vitarelli as Florida Market President effective April 1, 2026.
Vitarelli brings 25+ years of commercial banking experience across the Tampa Bay region, with prior roles at The Bank of Tampa, Regions Bank, Truist, and Wells Fargo, and will lead growth efforts in Florida.
Republic Bank (OTC: RBCAA) was named a Top 50 U.S. Community Bank by S&P Global Market Intelligence on March 31, 2026, ranking 24th among institutions with $3–$10 billion in assets. Republic is the highest‑ranked bank headquartered in Kentucky for a third consecutive year.
S&P’s ranking emphasizes returns, growth, funding and balance‑sheet strength using eight metrics including pretax ROAA, net interest margin, efficiency ratio, deposit trends, credit quality and adjusted tangible common equity.