Stock Yards Bancorp reported a net income of $25.9 million, or $0.88 per diluted share, for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024. The results were driven by steady loan growth, strong asset quality, and robust non-interest income generation. Total loans increased by $79 million during the quarter, and wealth management & trust posted a record quarter.
Net income for Q1 2024 was $25.9 million, or $0.88 per diluted share, compared to $29.0 million, or $0.99 per diluted share, for Q1 2023.
Total loans increased by $607 million, or 12%, over the last 12 months, with $79 million generated during Q1 2024.
Wealth Management & Trust (WM&T) had a record quarter with $7.50 billion in Assets Under Management (AUM) at quarter end.
Non-interest income increased by $1.2 million, or 6%, to $23.3 million.
The company anticipates net interest margin compression will stabilize during the second quarter of 2024 and is projecting net interest margin expansion before the end of the year.