Stock Yards Bancorp Posts Record Q2 Earnings of $1.31 Per Share, Lifted by Field & Main Acquisition
SYBT sits 40% above its 52-week low of $61.51.
Summary
Stock Yards Bancorp posted record Q2 2026 earnings of $1.31 per share, driven by the Field & Main acquisition and broad-based revenue growth. Net interest margin expanded to 3.84%, and credit quality remained pristine with zero provision for credit losses.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · SYBT
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Record Q2 Earnings
Net income reached $40.1 million, or $1.31 per diluted share, up 18% from $34.0 million ($1.15) in Q2 2025.
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Acquisition Impact
The Field & Main acquisition closed May 1, adding $633M in loans and $765M in deposits; it contributed $5.5M to net interest income and $1.3M to non-interest income in Q2.
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Margin Expansion
Net interest margin widened to 3.84% from 3.53% a year ago, driven by higher loan yields, lower deposit costs, and the acquired portfolio.
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Strong Credit Quality
No provision for credit losses was recorded in Q2 2026, compared with $2.2M a year ago; non-performing loans remain low at 0.31% of total loans.
Analysis · SYBT · Finance
Record quarterly earnings were delivered, with net income climbing 18% year-over-year to $40.1 million. The recently completed Field & Main acquisition made a meaningful contribution, adding scale in Western Kentucky and boosting both net interest income and wealth management fees. Net interest margin expanded sharply to 3.84%, and credit quality remained strong with no loan loss provision needed. The results demonstrate successful integration and organic momentum, though merger-related costs will persist through year-end.
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At the time of this filing, SYBT was trading at $86.22 on NASDAQ in the Finance sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $2.5B. The 52-week trading range was $61.51 to $85.56. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10.