Stock Yards Bancorp (SYBT) president awarded 5,095 stock appreciation rights

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Poindexter Philip reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. president Philip Poindexter received a grant of 5,095 Stock Appreciation Rights on February 19, 2026 at a stated price of $0.0000 per right. The filing also updates his direct and indirect holdings of Stock Appreciation Rights and common stock, including a 401k/ESOP account with employer contributions and automatic dividend reinvestment.

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^*

Poindexter Philip

(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)
	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								15,259(1)	I	401k/ESOP-FBO Philip Poindexter
Common Stock								52,276	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	$35.9							02/20/2019	02/20/2028	Common Stock	4,872		4,872	D
Stock Appreciation Right	$40							03/21/2018	03/21/2027	Common Stock	4,968		4,968	D
Stock Appreciation Right	$39.32							10/01/2019	10/01/2028	Common Stock	17,500		17,500	D
Stock Appreciation Right	$36.65							02/19/2020	02/19/2029	Common Stock	6,989		6,989	D
Stock Appreciation Right	$37.3							02/25/2021	02/25/2030	Common Stock	8,193		8,193	D
Stock Appreciation Right	$50.71							02/25/2022	02/25/2031	Common Stock	4,873		4,873	D
Stock Appreciation Right	$54.91							02/14/2023	02/14/2032	Common Stock	5,314		5,314	D
Stock Appreciation Right	$60.76							02/13/2024	02/13/2033	Common Stock	5,236		5,236	D
Stock Appreciation Right	$47.95							02/12/2025	02/12/2034	Common Stock	6,263		6,263	D
Stock Appreciation Right	$75.21							02/10/2026	02/10/2035	Common Stock	4,263		4,263	D
Stock Appreciation Right	$68.33	02/19/2026		A		5,095		02/19/2027	02/19/2036	Common Stock	5,095	$0	5,095	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Includes employer contribution with automatic dividend reinvestment

	/s/ Vycki Seigle, by Power of Attorney	02/23/2026
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FAQ

What insider transaction did SYBT president Philip Poindexter report?

Philip Poindexter reported receiving a grant of 5,095 Stock Appreciation Rights on February 19, 2026. The award was recorded at a stated price of $0.0000 per right and updated his derivative holdings in Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. equity-based compensation.

What type of security was granted to SYBT president Philip Poindexter?

The transaction involved Stock Appreciation Rights, a derivative form of equity compensation. These rights generally track the value of the company’s common stock and can deliver value based on stock price appreciation over time, aligning executive incentives with shareholder performance.

Did the Form 4 for SYBT show a stock purchase or sale by Philip Poindexter?

The Form 4 did not show any common stock purchases or sales. It reported an acquisition of 5,095 Stock Appreciation Rights as a grant or award and updated existing derivative and common stock holdings, rather than open-market trading activity in Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. shares.

How many Stock Appreciation Rights did Philip Poindexter hold after the new grant?

After the grant of 5,095 Stock Appreciation Rights, the Form 4 lists that amount as his total for that specific award. It also discloses several other Stock Appreciation Right positions with different post-transaction balances, reflecting multiple equity-based grants outstanding.

What indirect SYBT share holdings does Philip Poindexter report on this Form 4?

The filing reports 15,259 shares of Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. common stock held indirectly through a 401k/ESOP account for the benefit of Philip Poindexter. A footnote explains this position includes employer contributions with automatic dividend reinvestment in that retirement plan.

Does the SYBT Form 4 filing indicate employer contributions to Philip Poindexter’s plan?

Yes. A footnote clarifies that the indirect common stock position in the 401k/ESOP includes employer contributions with automatic dividend reinvestment. This means additional shares may accrue in the account through company contributions and reinvested dividends over time.