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SYBT Stock Forecast: Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 11 Sept 2026
$80
+1.00% on the day

The 6 Wall Street analysts covering Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $90 — +12.9% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 52 of 100 as at 12 Sept 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$2.5B
Ticker Nerd rank
52 / 100
Median analyst target
$90
Analysts covering
6
Revenue$112.5M+17.4% y/y
Net income$40.1M
Free cash flow$55.1M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−0.7%
1M
−4.5%
YTD
+23.9%
1Y
+4.8%
From 52W high
−9.4%
From 52W low
+29.0%
$62
$88
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

SYBT stock analysis: one number for the whole business

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.

Where the model ranks itAs at 12 Sept 2026
52 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Revisions
91
Quality
87
Growth
66
Momentum
57
Issuance
57
Size
33
Volatility
29
Accruals
18
Value
7

Revisions (91): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.

Value (7): The shares cost a lot relative to the profits and assets behind them.

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Wall Street

SYBT stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on SYBT, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$60$70$80$90$100Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26SYBTHigh $94Median $90Low $87

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says6 analysts
0 Buy6 Hold0 Sell
Low $87Median $90High $94

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +12.9% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 4 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
31 July 2026Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsMarket Perform$82 → $94
30 July 2026Hovde GroupDowngradeMarket Perform$82 → $90
30 July 2026Stephens & Co.MaintainsEqual-Weight$75 → $87
26 June 2026Piper SandlerMaintainsNeutral$78 → $81
26 June 2026Piper SandlerMaintainsNeutral—
27 Apr 2026Piper SandlerMaintainsNeutral—
23 Apr 2026Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsMarket Perform—
23 Apr 2026Stephens & Co.MaintainsEqual-Weight—
9 Apr 2026Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsMarket Perform—
6 Mar 2026Hovde GroupUpgradeOutperform—
30 Jan 2026Piper SandlerMaintainsNeutral—
24 July 2025Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsMarket Perform—
24 July 2025Piper SandlerMaintainsNeutral—
24 Apr 2025Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsMarket Perform—
24 Apr 2025Piper SandlerMaintainsNeutral—
24 Apr 2025Stephens & Co.MaintainsEqual-Weight—
15 Nov 2024Stephens & Co.DowngradeEqual-Weight—
24 Oct 2024Piper SandlerMaintainsNeutral—
24 Oct 2024Stephens & Co.MaintainsOverweight—
10 Sept 2024Piper SandlerAssumesNeutral$66

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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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. SYBT appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

SYBT vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 11 Sept 2026, Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. returned +4.8% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

SYBT vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
8090100110120Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26SYBTS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

SYBT analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+4.3%
Analysts raising
4
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. (SYBT) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
15.9×

Cheaper than 45% of US stocks

Price / sales
5.9×

Cheaper than 21% of US stocks

Price / book
2.0×

Cheaper than 46% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
—
Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
19.8%

Higher than 69% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
17.7%

Higher than 56% of US stocks

Gross margin
—
Operating margin
48.6%

Higher than 96% of US stocks

Net margin
35.7%

Higher than 93% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
13.3%

Higher than 71% of US stocks

Return on assets
1.5%

Higher than 55% of US stocks

Dividend yield
1.7%

Higher than 38% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. (SYBT) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

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 $2.5B 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.

  • Shares outstanding: 31.1M.

  • Trailing P/E: 15.9×; forward P/E: 14.0× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 1.66%, paying out 26% of earnings.

  • Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. employs 1,270 people — $327K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 14 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

SYBT vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelBanks - Regional
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
SYBTStock Yards Bancorp, Inc.$2.5B
52
MBINMerchants Bancorp (Indiana)$2.4B
73
INTRInter & Co., Inc.$2.5B
26
FRMEFirst Merchants Corp. (Indiana)$2.6B
21
WAFDWaFd, Inc.$2.6B
62
BANRBanner Corp.$2.6B
63
BUSEFirst Busey Corp.$2.6B
91

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

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News

Latest SYBT news & analysis

3 Bank Stocks With Recent Dividend Increases Worth Considering

Zacks Investment Research · 24 Aug 2026positive

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.

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

GlobeNewsWire · 24 Aug 2026positive

Stock Yards Bancorp was named to Bank Director's 2026 Ranking Banking Top 25, placing the regional community bank among top performers nationwide as analyzed by Bank Director.

Why it matters — The recognition places SYBT among the top-performing banks nationally, highlighting its standing relative to peers.

Dividend Announcements: August 15-21, 2026

Seeking Alpha · 23 Aug 2026positive

A Seeking Alpha weekly recap noted that 10 stocks announced dividend increases during August 15-21, 2026. Stock Yards Bancorp (SYBT) was listed among those increasing its dividend and was characterized as an investment-grade stock "closest to fair value" among the group.

Why it matters — SYBT watchers would note the confirmation of a dividend increase and the view that the stock is trading near fair value relative to its investment-grade peers.

Stock Yards Bancorp Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend to $0.33 per Common Share

GlobeNewsWire · 19 Aug 2026positive

Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: SYBT) announced that its Board of Directors increased its quarterly cash dividend to $0.33 per common share, payable on October 1, 2026, to stockholders of record as of September 21, 2026.

Why it matters — A dividend increase signals the company's commitment to returning value to shareholders and is a notable development for investors tracking SYBT's income payouts.

Stock Yards (SYBT) Q2 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

Zacks Investment Research · 29 July 2026neutral

An article reviews Stock Yards Bancorp's Q2 2026 earnings by comparing its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

Why it matters — SYBT watchers would care because the analysis highlights how the company's underlying performance measures stack up against analyst expectations and the prior year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about SYBT stock

What is the SYBT stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 6 Wall Street analysts covering Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $90, with estimates ranging from $87 to $94. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is SYBT stock a buy right now?

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. 52 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 12 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank SYBT?

As at 12 Sept 2026, Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. ranks 52 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 (91 of 100).

Will SYBT stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 6 analysts implies +12.9% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. 52 out of 100 as at 12 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the SYBT stock forecast for 2030?

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: $87 to $94 over the next 12 months.

How has SYBT stock performed over the past year?

Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. returned +4.8% over the 12 months to 11 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. do?

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.

What is the latest news on SYBT?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 24 Aug 2026): "3 Bank Stocks With Recent Dividend Increases Worth Considering". 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.

Company

About Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc.

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