Hardy David L., an insider of Stock Yards Bancorp Inc (SYBT), purchased 195 shares of the company on November 18, 2025, at a price of $64.97 per share, amounting to a total transaction value of approximately $13,000. Following this acquisition, Hardy holds a total of 195 shares in the company.
Stock Yards Bancorp, headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, is a holding company that provides a range of commercial and personal banking services. The firm employs 1,118 full-time staff and operates through two segments: Commercial Banking and WM&T. The Commercial Banking segment offers various loan and deposit products to consumers and businesses, while the WM&T segment provides investment management and financial planning services.
As of November 20, 2025, the company's market capitalisation stands at $1.9 billion, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.16 and earnings per share of 4.58. The dividend yield is notably high at 197.0%. Upcoming earnings are anticipated on April 21, 2026, with expected earnings per share of $1.16 and revenue of $102.4 million.
Insider transactions are required to be reported to the SEC, offering transparency regarding executives' views on their company's stock. While such purchases may indicate confidence in the company's future, they should be considered alongside other fundamental and technical factors. Investors are advised to analyse broader patterns of insider activity over time rather than focusing solely on individual transactions.