Stock Yards Bancorp reported record net income of $33.3 million, or $1.13 per diluted share, for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. This represents a significant increase from $25.9 million, or $0.88 per diluted share, in the same period last year. The strong performance was primarily attributed to robust loan growth and an improved net interest margin.
Net income increased to a record $33.3 million, or $1.13 per diluted share, for Q1 2025.
Total loans grew by a record $797 million, or 14%, over the last 12 months, with $126 million of growth in Q1 2025.
Net interest income increased by $10.5 million, or 17%, compared to the prior year quarter, reaching $70.6 million.
The net interest margin expanded by 26 basis points year-over-year to 3.46%, and by 2 basis points linked-quarter.
The company anticipates continued growth, though potentially at a more moderate pace due to marketplace uncertainties.