Stock Yards Bancorp (SYBT) EVP awarded 4,093 Stock Appreciation Rights

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Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. Executive Vice President Thomas C. Stinnett reported a grant of 4,093 Stock Appreciation Rights on February 19, 2026 at an exercise price of $0.00 per right. After this grant, he directly holds 4,093 SARs and directly owns 64,087 common shares, with additional indirect holdings through his spouse and a KSOP account that include shares acquired via automatic dividend reinvestment and employer contributions.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Stinnett Thomas C

(Last) (First) (Middle)

PO BOX 32890

(Street)

LOUISVILLE KY 40232

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. [ SYBT ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Executive Vice President

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/19/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock								497(1)	I	By Spouse
Common Stock								13,928(2)	I	KSOP - fbo Thomas Stinnett
Common Stock								64,087(1)	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Stock Appreciation Right	$25.76							03/15/2017	03/15/2026	Common Stock	6,871		0	D
Stock Appreciation Right	$40							03/21/2018	03/21/2027	Common Stock	3,606		3,606	D
Stock Appreciation Right	$35.9							02/20/2019	02/20/2028	Common Stock	3,541		3,541	D
Stock Appreciation Right	$36.65							02/19/2020	02/19/2029	Common Stock	4,098		4,098	D
Stock Appreciation Right	$38.18							05/01/2020	05/01/2029	Common Stock	12,500		12,500	D
Stock Appreciation Right	$37.3							02/25/2021	02/25/2030	Common Stock	5,738		5,738	D
Stock Appreciation Right	$50.71							02/25/2022	02/25/2031	Common Stock	3,413		3,413	D
Stock Appreciation Right	$54.91							02/14/2023	02/14/2032	Common Stock	4,000		4,000	D
Stock Appreciation Right	$60.76							02/13/2024	02/13/2033	Common Stock	4,132		4,132	D
Stock Appreciation Right	$47.95							02/12/2025	02/12/2034	Common Stock	4,943		4,943	D
Stock Appreciation Right	$75.21							02/10/2026	02/10/2035	Common Stock	3,426		3,426	D
Stock Appreciation Right	$68.33	02/19/2026		A		4,093		02/19/2027	02/19/2036	Common Stock	4,093	$0	4,093	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Includes shares acquired through automatic dividend reinvestment.

2. Includes employer contribution with automatic dividend reinvestment

	/s/ Vycki Seigle, by Power of Attorney	02/23/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Thomas C. Stinnett report for Stock Yards Bancorp (SYBT)?

Thomas C. Stinnett reported receiving a grant of 4,093 Stock Appreciation Rights on February 19, 2026. These derivative awards were granted at an exercise price of $0.00 per right, reflecting a compensation-related acquisition rather than an open-market purchase or sale of SYBT shares.

How many Stock Appreciation Rights does Thomas C. Stinnett hold after this SYBT Form 4?

After the reported transaction, Thomas C. Stinnett holds 4,093 Stock Appreciation Rights directly. The filing lists this amount as the total derivative securities following the grant dated February 19, 2026, indicating this award now represents his current SAR position in Stock Yards Bancorp.

What direct common stock holdings does Thomas C. Stinnett report in SYBT?

Thomas C. Stinnett reports direct ownership of 64,087 shares of Stock Yards Bancorp common stock. This figure is shown as his direct total following the reporting date, separate from derivative awards and indirect holdings such as shares held by his spouse or in the KSOP account.

What indirect Stock Yards Bancorp (SYBT) holdings does Thomas C. Stinnett report?

The filing shows 497 SYBT common shares held indirectly by his spouse and 13,928 shares held indirectly through a KSOP account for his benefit. Footnotes state these positions include shares acquired via automatic dividend reinvestment and employer contributions with automatic dividend reinvestment.

Were there any reported insider sales of Stock Yards Bancorp (SYBT) shares in this Form 4?

No insider sales are reported in this Form 4. The transaction summary shows one acquisition related to the grant of 4,093 Stock Appreciation Rights and no buy or sell transactions in SYBT common stock, indicating no open-market disposals in the reported period.

What does the Form 4 reveal about dividend reinvestment for Thomas C. Stinnett’s SYBT holdings?

Footnotes explain that some reported SYBT positions include shares acquired through automatic dividend reinvestment and employer contributions with automatic dividend reinvestment. This means portions of the indirect and plan-related holdings grow as dividends are reinvested rather than taken in cash.