Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.26
Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. (SYBT) Dividend History
Income profile from 1992 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.7%
Payout Ratio
26.5%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
16 years
SYBT Dividend Income Check
Safety
26.5% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
16 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.1% and trend is rising.
SYBT Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.7%
Trailing DPS$1.26
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout26.5%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout24.1%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak16 years
3Y CAGR3.4%
5Y CAGR3.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.1%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.1%
Total Shareholder Yield1.8%
1Y Total Return0.1%
5Y Total Return49.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)11.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$14,96010Y ago$31,14620Y ago$49,981
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
SYBT Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (35 years of payments)
SYBT Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. distributes 26.5% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 24.1%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
SYBT has raised its dividend for 16 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 3.4% and 5-year CAGR of 3.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, SYBT returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.7% dividend yield, 0.1% buyback yield, 1.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.1% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 49.6%, with dividends contributing 11.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $31,146 today.
SYBT Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$5.95
Avg/Payment$0.2975
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2026Latest | $0.3200 | — | 2.00% | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.3200 | — | 1.82% | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.3200 | ↑ +3.2% | 1.65% | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | $0.3100 | — | 1.68% | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Mar 17, 2025 | $0.3100 | — | 1.78% | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | $0.3100 | — | 1.57% | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Sep 16, 2024 | $0.3100 | ↑ +3.3% | 2.00% | Oct 1, 2024 |
| Jun 17, 2024 | $0.3000 | — | 2.50% | Jul 1, 2024 |
SYBT Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#8 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.7%
#8 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
26.5% payout
Streak
16Y
3.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
1.8%
#9 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYBTStock Yards Bancorp,… | $2.1B | 1.7% | 26.5% | 16 | Sustainable |
 HOMBHome Bancshares, Inc… | $5.3B | 2.8% | 37.3% | 21 | Sustainable |
1st  SFNCSimmons First Nation… | $3.1B | 4.0% | — | 6 | Unknown |
 FFINFirst Financial Bank… | $4.6B | 2.2% | 46.0% | 11 | Sustainable |
3rd  UBSIUnited Bankshares, I… | $6.1B | 3.4% | 45.0% | 5 | Sustainable |
 WSFSWSFS Financial Corpo… | $3.8B | 0.9% | 12.9% | 1 | Sustainable |
 IBCPIndependent Bank Cor… | $699M | 3.0% | 31.5% | 11 | Sustainable |
 NBTBNBT Bancorp Inc. | $2.4B | 3.2% | 42.9% | 12 | Sustainable |
2nd  FULTFulton Financial Cor… | $4.1B | 3.6% | 36.1% | 2 | Sustainable |
SYBT Annual Dividend History (1991–2026)
36 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.32 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.8% |
| 2025 | $1.26 | 3.3% | 4 | $4.75 | 26.5% | 3.77x | 3.1% |
| 2024 | $1.22 | 3.4% | 4 | $3.89 | 31.4% | 3.19x | 3.0% |
| 2023 | $1.18 | 3.5% | 4 | $3.67 | 32.2% | 3.11x | 2.9% |
| 2022 | $1.14 | 3.6% | 4 | $3.21 | 35.5% | 2.82x | 2.8% |
| 2021 | $1.10 | 1.9% | 4 | $2.97 | 37.0% | 2.70x | 2.7% |
| 2020 | $1.08 | 3.8% | 4 | $2.59 | 41.7% | 2.40x | 2.7% |
| 2019 | $1.04 | 8.3% | 4 | $2.89 | 36.0% | 2.78x | 2.6% |
| 2018 | $0.96 | 20.0% | 4 | $2.42 | 39.7% | 2.52x | 2.4% |
| 2017 | $0.80 | 11.6% | 4 | $1.66 | 48.2% | 2.07x | 2.0% |
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Start ComparisonSYBT — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SYBT stock.
How much dividend does SYBT pay per share?
Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. (SYBT) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.26 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.7%. Payments are made Annual.
When is SYBT's next ex-dividend date?
SYBT's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. SYBT typically pays dividends Annual.
Is SYBT's dividend safe?
SYBT's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +26.5% and FCF payout ratio of +24.1%. With 16 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is SYBT a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 16 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +3.1%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does SYBT pay dividends?
Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.26 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 34+ years from 1992 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in SYBT grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in SYBT five years ago would be worth approximately $14,960 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is SYBT's yield on cost for long-term holders?
SYBT's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.7% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.