CTBIFinancial Services · Banks - RegionalThe 3 Wall Street analysts covering Community Trust Bancorp, Inc. (Kentucky) hold a median 12-month price target of $81 — +5.8% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 83 of 100 as at 21 Aug 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Community Trust Bancorp, Inc. (Kentucky) on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Revisions (97): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.
Accruals (21): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on CTBI, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +5.8% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 July 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | $76 → $81 |
| 16 July 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 11 June 2026 | Piper Sandler | Assumes | Neutral | $76 |
| 17 July 2025 | Raymond James | Reiterates | Outperform | — |
| 17 Apr 2025 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 2 Apr 2025 | Raymond James | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 8 Nov 2024 | Piper Sandler | Assumes | Overweight | $64 |
| 27 Mar 2024 | Janney Montgomery Scott | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 16 Feb 2024 | Piper Sandler | Initiates | Overweight | — |
| 9 Dec 2020 | Piper Sandler | Upgrade | Overweight | — |
| 30 Sept 2020 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 2 Mar 2020 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 27 Feb 2017 | Hilliard Lyons | Downgrade | Underperform | — |
| 16 July 2015 | Keefe Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 16 July 2015 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 22 Jan 2015 | Keefe Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 22 Jan 2015 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 22 Jan 2015 | Piper Sandler | Downgrade | Hold | — |
| 22 Jan 2015 | Sandler O'Neill | Downgrade | Hold | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. CTBI appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 52% of US stocks
Cheaper than 26% of US stocks
Cheaper than 55% of US stocks
Higher than 56% of US stocks
Higher than 58% of US stocks
Higher than 97% of US stocks
Higher than 93% of US stocks
Higher than 70% of US stocks
Higher than 56% of US stocks
Higher than 74% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.
| Company | Market cap | TKN rank |
|---|---|---|
| CTBICommunity Trust Bancorp, Inc. (Kentucky) | $1.4B | 83 |
| ESQEsquire Financial Holdings, Inc. | $1.4B | 61 |
| WABCWestamerica Bancorporation | $1.4B | 85 |
| PFBCPreferred Bank (California) | $1.4B | 77 |
| TMPTompkins Financial Corp. | $1.4B | 88 |
| FMBHFirst Mid Bancshares, Inc. | $1.3B | 61 |
| PEBOPeoples Bancorp, Inc. (Ohio) | $1.4B | 87 |
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The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Community Trust Bancorp, Inc. (Kentucky) — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →
Zacks Investment Research upgraded Community Trust Bancorp (CTBI) to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), citing growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects.
Why it matters — A CTBI watcher would care because the upgrade reflects increased analyst confidence in the bank's earnings outlook.
Zacks Investment Research published an article highlighting Community Trust Bancorp (CTBI) as a stock to consider for investors seeking high-growth dividend opportunities. The piece poses whether CTBI has what it takes to be a strong dividend stock.
Why it matters — CTBI watchers would care because the article draws positive attention to the company's dividend profile and potential appeal to income-focused investors.
Community Trust Bancorp, Inc. announced a 22.6% increase in its quarterly cash dividend to $0.65 per share, effective with the October 1, 2026 payment. The company noted this marks the 46th consecutive year it has raised the cash dividend.
Why it matters — The dividend increase signals the company's ongoing commitment to returning value to shareholders and reflects a long track record of 46 consecutive years of dividend growth.
Zacks Investment Research published a piece examining whether Community Trust Bancorp (CTBI) qualifies as a strong dividend stock for shareholders.
Why it matters — The article suggests CTBI could be an attractive option for income-focused investors evaluating dividend stocks.
The 3 Wall Street analysts covering Community Trust Bancorp, Inc. (Kentucky) have a median 12-month price target of $81, with estimates ranging from $81 to $82. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 3 analysts covering Community Trust Bancorp, Inc. (Kentucky), 2 rate it a Buy, 1 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Community Trust Bancorp, Inc. (Kentucky) 83 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 21 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 21 Aug 2026, Community Trust Bancorp, Inc. (Kentucky) ranks 83 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Revisions (97 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 3 analysts implies +5.8% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Community Trust Bancorp, Inc. (Kentucky) 83 out of 100 as at 21 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Community Trust Bancorp, Inc. (Kentucky) publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for CTBI are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $81 to $82 over the next 12 months.
Community Trust Bancorp, Inc. (Kentucky) returned +42.0% over the 12 months to 21 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Community Trust Bancorp Inc. is a regional bank holding company that provides a broad range of banking products and financial services.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 18 Aug 2026): "Community Trust Bancorp (CTBI) Upgraded to Buy: Here's What You Should Know". Zacks Investment Research upgraded Community Trust Bancorp (CTBI) to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), citing growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects.
Community Trust Bancorp Inc. is a regional bank holding company that provides a broad range of banking products and financial services. Primarily operating in Kentucky, with additional branches in West Virginia and Tennessee, the company focuses on serving local communities with a personal touch. Its services include traditional deposit accounts, personal and commercial loans, wealth management, and investment services. By catering to both individual and business clients, Community Trust Bancorp addresses various financial needs, emphasizing community development and customer relationships. Known for its emphasis on community involvement, the institution supports local economies by providing loans to small businesses and participating in community projects. In the financial markets, Community Trust Bancorp Inc. serves as a stable, community-focused entity, often seen as a benchmark for smaller regional banks prioritizing localized growth and customer service.
CEO Mr. Mark A. Gooch · 970 employees · United States · https://www.ctbi.com