Stock Yards Bancorp (NASDAQ:SYBT) Posts Quarterly Earnings Results

Stock Yards Bancorp (NASDAQ:SYBT) issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday. The bank reported $1.31 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.08 by $0.23, Zacks reports. Stock Yards Bancorp had a return on equity of 13.58% and a net margin of 25.06%.The firm had revenue of $114.67 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $111.66 million.

Stock Yards Bancorp Price Performance

Shares of Stock Yards Bancorp stock opened at $88.03 on Thursday. The stock has a market cap of $2.60 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.11 and a beta of 0.68. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.30, a quick ratio of 1.00 and a current ratio of 1.00. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $75.86 and a 200-day moving average price of $70.88. Stock Yards Bancorp has a one year low of $61.51 and a one year high of $89.22.

Stock Yards Bancorp Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, July 1st. Stockholders of record on Monday, June 15th were issued a $0.32 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Monday, June 15th. This represents a $1.28 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.5%. Stock Yards Bancorp’s payout ratio is 26.34%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of equities analysts recently commented on SYBT shares. Stephens increased their price target on Stock Yards Bancorp from $67.00 to $70.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Thursday, April 23rd. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of Stock Yards Bancorp in a report on Friday, July 10th. Wall Street Zen downgraded Stock Yards Bancorp from a “sell” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research report on Sunday, July 12th. Hovde Group lowered shares of Stock Yards Bancorp from an “outperform” rating to a “market perform” rating and raised their target price for the company from $82.00 to $90.00 in a report on Thursday. Finally, Piper Sandler restated a “neutral” rating and issued a $81.00 price target (up from $78.00) on shares of Stock Yards Bancorp in a research report on Friday, June 26th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $80.50.

Stock Yards Bancorp News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Stock Yards Bancorp this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Record quarterly earnings: Stock Yards Bancorp reported net income of $40.1 million, or $1.31 per diluted share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. Earnings exceeded analyst estimates ranging from $1.08 to $1.17 per share and increased from $1.15 per share a year earlier. Stock Yards Bancorp Reports Record Second Quarter Earnings
• Positive Sentiment: Revenue also beat expectations: Quarterly revenue totaled $114.67 million, ahead of the $111.66 million consensus estimate. The company reported a 25.06% net margin and 13.58% return on equity, indicating solid profitability and operating performance. Stock Yards Bancorp Beats Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Positive momentum and valuation interest: Coverage highlights SYBT’s strengthening share-price momentum and considers whether the stock remains attractively valued. Its price is above both its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, while its price-to-earnings ratio is approximately 18. Is Stock Yards Bancorp A Bargain As Its Share Price Momentum Builds?
• Neutral Sentiment: Additional reports reviewed the quarter’s key operating metrics against Wall Street estimates and prior-year results, while a separate filing disclosed three insider transactions on July 28. The available reports do not establish whether those transactions were purchases or sales, limiting their immediate signal for investors. Stock Yards Q2 Earnings Key Metrics

Insider Transactions at Stock Yards Bancorp

In other Stock Yards Bancorp news, President Philip Poindexter sold 1,221 shares of Stock Yards Bancorp stock in a transaction on Thursday, May 21st. The shares were sold at an average price of $70.68, for a total transaction of $86,300.28. Following the completion of the transaction, the president directly owned 53,376 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,772,615.68. The trade was a 2.24% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. 2.90% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Stock Yards Bancorp

Several hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Engineers Gate Manager LP bought a new stake in shares of Stock Yards Bancorp during the fourth quarter worth $506,000. Voleon Capital Management LP purchased a new position in Stock Yards Bancorp in the third quarter valued at about $503,000. Quantinno Capital Management LP purchased a new position in shares of Stock Yards Bancorp in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $454,000. DRW Securities LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Stock Yards Bancorp in the 4th quarter worth $357,000. Finally, Inceptionr LLC grew its stake in shares of Stock Yards Bancorp by 67.0% during the fourth quarter. Inceptionr LLC now owns 5,018 shares of the bank’s stock worth $326,000 after acquiring an additional 2,014 shares during the last quarter. 56.46% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Stock Yards Bancorp Company Profile

Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc is a bank holding company headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, operating through its principal subsidiary, Stock Yards Bank & Trust Co As a community-oriented financial institution, the company offers a full suite of banking services tailored to individual consumers, small to mid-sized businesses, and municipalities. Its mission centers on fostering long-term client relationships through personalized service, local decision-making, and a commitment to sustainable growth in the markets it serves.

The bank’s core products include a variety of deposit accounts ranging from personal checking and savings to commercial money market and time deposit offerings.