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Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: SYBT) is the parent company of Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company, a commercial bank established in 1904 and based in Louisville, Kentucky. This news page aggregates press releases and market updates related to the company’s commercial banking and wealth management activities across its Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio markets.
News about Stock Yards Bancorp often centers on quarterly and annual earnings, where the company discusses themes such as loan and deposit growth, net interest margin trends, credit quality metrics, and contributions from non-interest income sources like Wealth Management & Trust, treasury management, mortgage banking, brokerage and card income. These releases provide detail on how the Commercial Banking and Wealth Management & Trust segments are performing across the company’s regional footprint.
Investors and followers of SYBT can also find updates on dividend declarations and increases, including Board decisions to raise the quarterly cash dividend. Additional news items cover leadership and governance changes, such as the appointment of new directors, executive officers, market presidents and senior credit and lending leaders, as well as the engagement of a new independent registered public accounting firm.
Because Stock Yards Bancorp operates with offices in Louisville, central, eastern and northern Kentucky and in the Indianapolis and Cincinnati metropolitan markets, local expansion initiatives and new branch openings may also appear in company announcements. For anyone tracking SYBT stock, this page offers a centralized view of the company’s official communications, financial results commentary and strategic updates over time.
Stock Yards Bancorp (NASDAQ: SYBT) agreed to acquire Field & Main Bancorp in a 100% stock merger expected to close in Q2 2026, expanding Stock Yards into Western Kentucky.
The deal implies $44.55 per Field & Main share and a $105.7 million transaction value, combining to about $10.4 billion in assets and 81 branches.
Stock Yards Bancorp (NASDAQ: SYBT) reported record fourth quarter net income of $36.6 million or $1.24 per diluted share for Q4 2025 and record full-year net income of $140.2 million or $4.75 per diluted share.
Tangible book value rose 19% year-over-year to $29.50. Total assets were $9.54 billion, loans $7.04 billion, and deposits $7.79 billion as of December 31, 2025.
Stock Yards Bancorp (NASDAQ: SYBT) announced internal executive promotions and a planned retirement affecting its credit leadership. William J. Otten will be promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer effective April 1, 2026. Current Chief Credit Officer William M. Dishman will transition to Senior Credit Advisor on April 1, 2026 and retire on October 15, 2026. The company also promoted John Hanks to Director of Commercial Lending. Stock Yards Bancorp reported $9.31 billion in assets and trades under the symbol SYBT.
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.