Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. (SYBT)

Stock Yards Bancorp reported record earnings for Q4 and the full year 2025, driven by loan and deposit growth. The company announced an agreement to acquire Field & Main Bancorp. William J. Otten was promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer. A quarterly dividend of $0.32 per share was declared. The stock price gained 2.47% on February 6, 2026, and loan production reached $1.6 billion with deposit balances growing by 9%.

There is no significant demand seasonality for Stock Yards Bancorp's general banking products and services. Demand is influenced more by economic cycles, interest rates, and local market conditions.

Stock Yards Bancorp operates through two segments: Commercial Banking and Wealth Management & Trust. The Commercial Banking segment offers a range of loan and deposit products, generating the primary revenue. The Wealth Management & Trust segment focuses on investment management, financial planning, and trust services.

Stock Yards Bancorp operates across three states with 75 branches, primarily in Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. Recent expansions include new branches in Bardstown, Kentucky, and Liberty Township, Ohio, and expansion into south-central Kentucky. The acquisition of Field & Main Bancorp will extend its reach into Western Kentucky and Evansville, Indiana.

Stock Yards Bancorp was named to the Stephens Art Collector 2025 List and recognized by S&P Global Market Intelligence as one of the Top 50 Best Performing Community Banks.

Stock Yards Bancorp is predominantly held by institutional investors, owning 61.99% of shares as of March 31, 2025. Major institutional owners include Vanguard Group Inc. and BlackRock, Inc. Individual ownership accounts for 7.66% of the shares.