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Stock Yards Bancorp Named to Bank Director’s 2026 Ranking Banking Top 25

Stock Yards Bancorp ranks 17th in Bank Director’s 2026 Ranking Banking Top 25 for strong financial metrics

By Nina Shah
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Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc., a regional bank holding company based in Louisville, Kentucky, was named 17th overall and 10th among banks with assets between $5 billion and $50 billion by Bank Director's Ranking Banking Top 25. The ranking assessed profitability, capital adequacy, and asset quality of the 300 largest publicly traded banks. The CEO credits the recognition to the company's full-relationship, community banking business model and dedicated team.

Stock Yards Bancorp Named to Bank Director’s 2026 Ranking Banking Top 25
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Key Points

  • Stock Yards Bancorp ranked 17th overall among the 300 largest publicly traded banks according to Bank Director’s Ranking Banking Top 25.
  • It ranked 10th among banks with assets between $5 billion and $50 billion, highlighting strong performance for its size category.
  • The company's community banking model continues to deliver strong financial results, reflected in profitability and asset quality metrics.

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Aug. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: SYBT), parent company of Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company, with offices throughout the state of Kentucky, as well as the Indianapolis, Indiana and Cincinnati, Ohio metropolitan markets, was named to Bank Director’s “Ranking Banking” Top 25, ranking 17th overall. Piper Sandler, an independent investment bank and research firm, analyzed the 300 largest publicly traded banks based on metrics measuring profitability, capital adequacy and asset quality to compile this elite annual listing. Further, Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. ranked 10th among the banks studied with total assets between $5 billion and $50 billion.

“We are honored to be recognized by Bank Director as one of the top banks in the nation,” said James A. (Ja) Hillebrand, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “This recognition serves as a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team and proves that our full-relationship, community banking business model continues to deliver the exceptional results that have become synonymous with the Stock Yards name.”

Louisville, Kentucky-based Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc., with $10.37 billion in assets, was incorporated in 1988 as a bank holding company. It is the parent company of Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company, which was established in 1904. The Company’s common shares trade on The Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol “SYBT.” For more information about Stock Yards Bancorp, visit the Company’s website at www.syb.com.

Contact:T. Clay Stinnett Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer (502) 625-0890



Risks

  • The bank operates primarily in regional markets (Kentucky, Indianapolis, Cincinnati), which may limit growth potential compared to national banks.
  • Competition from larger national banks and fintech companies could pressure margins over time.
  • Economic downturns or localized economic challenges could impact asset quality and profitability adversely.

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