Stock Yards Bancorp (SYBT) Insider Saunier Buys $3.1K of Stock

Edwin Saunier recently bought shares of Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. (NasdaqGS: SYBT). On June 17, 2026, Saunier acquired 43 shares at an average price of $72.32 each, for a total transaction value of $3,109.76. This purchase was not part of a pre-planned trading program.

Insider Buying and Selling at Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc.

On the same day, other insiders also made moves. Stephen Priebe bought 135 shares at $72.32 each, while David Hardy purchased 55 shares at the same price. Thomas Stinnett, an Executive Vice President, had a busy June 12, selling 2,646 shares at $75.58 and buying 3,606 shares at $40.00.

Other Institutional Activity in Stock Yards Bancorp

In recent institutional activity, BlackRock, Inc. grew its holdings by 24,424 shares, ending with 1,949,865 shares valued at approximately $129.26 million. Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC reduced its position by 60,037 shares, now holding 1,326,827 shares worth about $87.96 million. Stock Yards Bank & Trust Co trimmed its holdings by 19,733 shares, leaving it with 1,318,644 shares valued at $87.41 million. Meanwhile, Vanguard Capital Management LLC and State Street Corp increased their positions by 1,166,744 and 62,076 shares, respectively.

Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. Stock Down 6.7%

Shares of Stock Yards Bancorp are trading near $73.20. The company has a market capitalization of $2.13 billion and a P/E ratio of 14.88. Its stock price has ranged from $61.51 to $83.83 over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average is $71.67, and the 200-day moving average is $69.02.

Recent Earnings

Stock Yards Bancorp reported revenue of $399.3 million with a growth rate of 9.4%. The company achieved a net margin of 35.93% and a return on equity of 13.81%. Its next earnings report is scheduled for July 29, 2026.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Analysts have been active on Stock Yards Bancorp, with Piper Sandler maintaining a 'hold' rating and setting a price target of $78.00 on April 27, 2026. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods also maintained a 'hold' rating with a target of $81.00 on April 23, 2026. Stephens & Co. kept a 'hold' rating with a target of $70.00. Hovde Group upgraded the stock to 'buy' with a $75.00 target on March 6, 2026.

About Stock Yards Bancorp

Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc., headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, operates as a holding company for Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company. It offers a wide range of financial services, including commercial banking and wealth management. The company serves individuals and businesses through its comprehensive banking services and has been in operation since 1904. Led by CEO James A. Hillebrand, it employs over 1,100 people.

Bottom Line

Edwin Saunier's purchase of Stock Yards Bancorp shares highlights ongoing insider activity within the company. Investors often track insider transactions to gauge confidence in a company's prospects. However, it's important to note that these filings reflect past actions and may not indicate current or future positions.