SYBT (Stock Yards Bancorp) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.26 (As of Mar. 2026) — 24% Below Median

What is Stock Yards Bancorp Dividend Payout Ratio?

Stock Yards Bancorp SYBT -0.68% 69 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.26 as of Mar. 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 0.34. GuruFocus rates SYBT with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $73.06 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,172 Banks companies, Stock Yards Bancorp ranks better than 65.1% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Stock Yards Bancorp's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.26.

The historical rank and industry rank for Stock Yards Bancorp's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

SYBT' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.26 Med: 0.34 Max: 0.48
Current: 0.26

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Stock Yards Bancorp was 0.48. The lowest was 0.26. And the median was 0.34.

SYBT's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
65.1% of 1172 companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 0.32 vs SYBT: 0.26

As of today (2026-06-29), the Dividend Yield % of Stock Yards Bancorp is 1.68%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Stock Yards Bancorp was 4.11%. The lowest was 1.44%. And the median was 2.11%.

Stock Yards Bancorp's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.32.

During the past 12 months, Stock Yards Bancorp's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.30% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.40% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.20% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.70% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Stock Yards Bancorp was 63.70% per year. The lowest was 1.90% per year. And the median was 10.90% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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Stock Yards Bancorp (NAS:SYBT) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

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Stock Yards Bancorp Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Stock Yards Bancorp's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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Stock Yards Bancorp Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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SYBT vs NWBI, MBIN, BANR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Stock Yards Bancorp's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Stock Yards Bancorp Dividend Payout Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Stock Yards Bancorp's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Stock Yards Bancorp's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Stock Yards Bancorp Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Stock Yards Bancorp's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	1.26	/	4.748
	=	0.27

Stock Yards Bancorp's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	0.32	/	1.227
	=	0.26

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.26 mean?

Stock Yards Bancorp (SYBT) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.26 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Stock Yards Bancorp and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 0.34. Over the past decade, Stock Yards Bancorp's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.26 to 0.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Stock Yards Bancorp ranks #409 out of 1172 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 34.9%.

Is Stock Yards Bancorp's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Stock Yards Bancorp's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.26 is 24% below median its 10-year median of 0.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.26 to a high of 0.48. The Banks industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. Stock Yards Bancorp's value of 0.26 is 18.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Stock Yards Bancorp ranks #409 out of 1172 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Stock Yards Bancorp has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Stock Yards Bancorp's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NWBI and MBIN?

According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Stock Yards Bancorp ranks #409 out of 1172 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Stock Yards Bancorp in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32. Stock Yards Bancorp's value of 0.26 is 18.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Stock Yards Bancorp's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.26 to 0.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.34 vs. the industry median of 0.32, Stock Yards Bancorp has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a Banks company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Banks companies is 0.32, based on 1,172 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Stock Yards Bancorp's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.26 is 18.8% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.

What does a high Dividend Payout Ratio mean?

A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Stock Yards Bancorp and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stock Yards Bancorp's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.26, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 0.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Stock Yards Bancorp stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stock Yards Bancorp (SYBT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $73.06, compared to a current price of $75.75 — trading 3.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.26, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 0.34 and 18.8% below the Banks industry median of 0.32. Stock Yards Bancorp's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?

Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Stock Yards Bancorp (SYBT), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.26 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Stock Yards Bancorp (SYBT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stock Yards Bancorp stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $75.75 is trading 3.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $73.06. GuruFocus considers Stock Yards Bancorp to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SYBT:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.26 (24% below median its 10-year median of 0.34)
GF Value™: $73.06 vs. price of $75.75 (3.7% above fair value)
GF Score™: 69/100 with 4 warning signs
Industry Position: 18.8% below the Banks median (#409 of 1172)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SYBT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Stock Yards Bancorp Business Description

Industry Financial Services Banks

Comparable Companies NWBI MBIN BANR BLX HAPN CLBK INTR FCF OFG EFSC SGX:D05 SHSE:600036 MIL:UCG XPAR:BNP NSE:HDFCBANK MIL:ISP TSE:8411 SAU:1120 NSE:ICICIBANK NSE:SBIN

Other Exchanges S4Y:Germany

Address 1040 East Main Street, Louisville, KY, USA, 40206

Website https://www.syb.com

Stock Yards Bancorp Inc operates as a bank holding company providing commercial banking and wealth management services. Its Commercial Banking segment offers loan and deposit products to consumers and businesses, including retail and mortgage lending, deposit services, online and mobile banking, private banking, commercial and real estate lending, treasury and merchant services, international and correspondent banking, credit cards, and brokerage services through a third-party broker-dealer. Its Wealth Management and Trust (WM&T) segment provides investment management, financial and retirement planning, trust and estate services, and retirement plan management, with WM&T revenue distinguishing the company from similarly sized community banks.

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