SYBTFinancial Services · Banks - RegionalThe 6 Wall Street analysts covering Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $87 — +10.9% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 56 of 100 as at 31 Oct 2026 — in the upper half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. 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
Quality (91): The business earns solid, repeatable profits on what it owns.
Value (5): The shares cost a lot relative to the profits and assets behind them.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on SYBT, 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.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +10.9% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 4 moved their price target up and 1 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | $90 → $87 |
| 31 July 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | $82 → $94 |
| 30 July 2026 | Hovde Group | Downgrade | Market Perform | $82 → $90 |
| 30 July 2026 | Stephens & Co. | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $75 → $87 |
| 26 June 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 26 June 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | $78 → $81 |
| 27 Apr 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 23 Apr 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 23 Apr 2026 | Stephens & Co. | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 9 Apr 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 6 Mar 2026 | Hovde Group | Upgrade | Outperform | — |
| 30 Jan 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 24 July 2025 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 24 July 2025 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 24 Apr 2025 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 24 Apr 2025 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 24 Apr 2025 | Stephens & Co. | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 15 Nov 2024 | Stephens & Co. | Downgrade | Equal-Weight | — |
| 24 Oct 2024 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 24 Oct 2024 | Stephens & Co. | Maintains | Overweight | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 30 Oct 2026, Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. returned +21.6% against +12.4% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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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 45% of US stocks
Cheaper than 21% of US stocks
Cheaper than 42% of US stocks
Higher than 69% of US stocks
Higher than 59% of US stocks
Higher than 96% of US stocks
Higher than 93% of US stocks
Higher than 72% of US stocks
Higher than 56% of US stocks
Higher than 76% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. has a market value of $2.4B and an enterprise value of $2.1B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $415.1M. The latest quarter grew 19.8% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $149.5M, a 36.0% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $5.02.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $147.3M.
Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. spent $1.6M on share buybacks and $38.2M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 15.1×; forward P/E: 13.6× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 1.68%, paying out 26% of earnings.
Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. employs 1,270 people — $327K of revenue per employee.
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Stock Yards Bancorp (SYBT) was upgraded to Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about its earnings prospects.
Why it matters — The upgrade signals a more optimistic assessment of SYBT’s earnings outlook.
Stock Yards Bancorp reported quarterly earnings of $1.40 per share, above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.34 and up from $1.23 a year earlier.
Why it matters — SYBT watchers may note that quarterly earnings exceeded estimates and were higher than the year-ago figure.
Zacks Investment Research says Stock Yards Bancorp’s headline Q3 results for the quarter ended September 2026 can be assessed alongside key metrics, Wall Street estimates, and year-ago actuals. The excerpt does not provide the figures or comparison results.
Why it matters — Those comparisons would help SYBT watchers understand the quarter’s performance in context, though the excerpt gives no specific outcomes.
Stock Yards Bancorp reported record third-quarter earnings of $43.5 million, or $1.40 per diluted share. The quarter was highlighted by net interest margin expansion and record non-interest income.
Why it matters — The results highlight earnings and income trends that SYBT watchers may track.
Stock Yards Bancorp is highlighted in a Zacks Investment Research piece as one of three bank stocks with recent dividend increases. The article notes that the dividend hikes from these banks, including Stock Yards Bancorp, underscore their profitability, capital strength, and income appeal.
Why it matters — A recent dividend increase signals to Stock Yards Bancorp watchers that the company is demonstrating profitability and financial strength.
The 6 Wall Street analysts covering Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $87, with estimates ranging from $85 to $94. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 6 analysts covering Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc., 0 rate it a Buy, 6 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. 56 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 31 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 31 Oct 2026, Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. ranks 56 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 Quality (91 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 6 analysts implies +10.9% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. 56 out of 100 as at 31 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for SYBT are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $85 to $94 over the next 12 months.
Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. returned +21.6% over the 12 months to 30 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Stock Yards Bancorp Inc. is a bank holding company that provides commercial and personal banking services through its principal subsidiary, Stock Yards Bank & Trust Co.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 30 Oct 2026): "Stock Yards (SYBT) Upgraded to Buy: Here's Why". Stock Yards Bancorp (SYBT) was upgraded to Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about its earnings prospects.
Stock Yards Bancorp Inc. is a bank holding company that provides commercial and personal banking services through its principal subsidiary, Stock Yards Bank & Trust Co. The company operates through Commercial Banking and Wealth Management and Trust segments, offering loan and deposit products, mortgage banking, cash management, securities brokerage, and retirement plan administration. It also provides trust, estate, and financial planning services, serving individuals, businesses, and institutional clients. Stock Yards Bancorp Inc. focuses on regional banking markets in Louisville, Central and Eastern Kentucky, Indianapolis and Southern Indiana, and Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, the company plays a broad role in local financial intermediation, wealth advisory, and business banking across its core Midwestern markets.
CEO Mr. James A. Hillebrand · 1,270 employees · United States · https://www.syb.com
