Stock Yds Bancorp Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Stock Yards Bancorp (NASDAQ: SYBT) was named one of 24 “Sm-All Stars” in Piper Sandler’s Class of 2025, recognizing top-performing small-cap banks and thrifts based on growth, profitability, credit quality, and capital strength. The company, parent of Stock Yards Bank & Trust, operates in Louisville and markets across central, eastern and northern Kentucky, Indianapolis and Cincinnati.

Stock Yards has been included on the Sm-All Stars list seven times (2008, 2011, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2024 and 2025) and reported $9.31 billion in assets. The company’s common shares trade on NASDAQ under the symbol SYBT.

Stock Yards Bank & Trust (SYBT) named Rick Seadler as its Bowling Green Market President effective Dec. 1, 2025. Seadler brings more than 35 years of banking experience, including roles as Regional President at Pinnacle Financial Partners in Bowling Green and leadership positions at Commerce Bank and National City Bank (PNC) in Louisville and Nashville.

Seadler has local ties through leadership roles with the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce, WKU Foundation, Hilltopper Athletic Foundation and Capital Arts Alliance, and holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Bellarmine University.

Stock Yards Bancorp (NASDAQ: SYBT) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.32 per common share. The Board set a record date of December 15, 2025 and a payment date of December 31, 2025 to stockholders of record.

The Louisville, Kentucky-based bank holding company reported $9.31 billion in assets and is the parent of Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company. Common shares trade on NASDAQ under SYBT. Contact for more information: T. Clay Stinnett, Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer, (502) 625-0890.

Stock Yards Bancorp (NASDAQ: SYBT) reported record third-quarter 2025 net income of $36.2 million and diluted EPS of $1.23, compared with $29.4 million and $1.00 in 3Q24. Net interest income rose to $77.0 million and net interest margin expanded to 3.56%. Total loans reached $6.93 billion (up 10% YoY) and total deposits were $7.64 billion (up 14% YoY). Tangible common equity ratio improved to 9.16%. Non-interest expenses increased 11% YoY, and interest expense on deposits rose 16% YoY largely due to time deposit growth. The board raised the quarterly cash dividend to $0.32.

Stock Yards Bancorp (NASDAQ: SYBT) has appointed Michael W. Woods as Principal Accounting Officer, effective immediately. Woods brings over 25 years of experience in financial reporting, internal control, and strategic planning. He previously served as SVP and Corporate Controller at Old National Bancorp from 2017, where he also held the role of Principal Accounting Officer until 2022.

Woods, a Certified Public Accountant since 1993, has held various financial and accounting roles at FirstMerit Corporation, KeyCorp, and other financial institutions. The appointment strengthens the financial operations of Stock Yards Bancorp, which currently manages $9.21 billion in assets and operates across Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio markets.

Stock Yards Bancorp (NASDAQ: SYBT), a bank holding company with $9.21 billion in assets, announced its participation in the Raymond James 2025 U.S. Bank and Banking on Tech Conferences from September 3rd to 4th, 2025. Chairman and CEO Ja Hillebrand and EVP/CFO T. Clay Stinnett will conduct one-on-one meetings with institutional investors.

The company, founded in 1988 and parent to Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company (established 1904), operates across Louisville, central, eastern and northern Kentucky, Indianapolis, and Cincinnati markets. Management's presentation materials will be available on the company's website prior to the conference.

Stock Yards Bancorp (NASDAQ: SYBT) has appointed David L. Hardy to the Boards of Directors of both the Company and Stock Yards Bank & Trust, effective October 21, 2025. Hardy, who has been the Managing Director for CBRE's Kentucky operations since 2005, brings extensive commercial real estate expertise and leadership experience to the $9.21 billion-asset banking institution.

Hardy has been active in Louisville's commercial real estate market since 1988, leading CBRE Louisville to significant growth, including recognition as one of Louisville's fastest-growing companies multiple times. Under his leadership, the company also made the Fortune 5000 list twice. He currently serves in leadership positions at St. Xavier High School and Louisville Country Club, with previous board experience at various prestigious local organizations.

Stock Yards Bancorp (NASDAQ: SYBT) has announced an increase in its quarterly cash dividend to $0.32 per common share, payable on October 1, 2025, to stockholders of record as of September 15, 2025.

The company, with $9.21 billion in assets, has demonstrated strong dividend growth, having increased its quarterly dividend 18 times since 2011, representing a cumulative increase of 167%. CEO James A. Hillebrand attributes this growth to the company's consistent profitability and robust capital position.

Stock Yards Bancorp (NASDAQ: SYBT) reported record second quarter 2025 earnings of $34.0 million, or $1.15 per diluted share, compared to $27.6 million, or $0.94 per share, in Q2 2024. The bank demonstrated strong performance with total loans increasing 13% to $6.85 billion and deposits growing 14% to $7.51 billion year-over-year.

Key highlights include net interest margin expansion to 3.53%, up 27 basis points from Q2 2024, and robust loan growth across all markets. The bank's non-interest income increased to $24.3 million, while maintaining strong credit quality metrics. Total assets reached $9.21 billion, marking an 11% increase year-over-year.