Stock Yards Bancorp (SYBT) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
SYBT - Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc.
$78.64
1.22 (1.58%)
▲
5d:
+0.09%
30d:
-1.03%
90d:
+1.03%
HOLD
LOW Confidence
Analysis Updated: Oct 2, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Nov 04, 2026
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: SYBT is fairly valued with market pricing in 1.0% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.
📊 HOLD: SYBT is fairly valued with market pricing in 1.0% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$98.92
Based on 5.4% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$61.42
Trading above historical range
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 13.4x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: SYBT is currently trading at $78.64, which is considered fair relative to its 30-day fair value range of $77.87 to $80.21. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 13.8) is in line with its historical norms (13.4). At these levels, the market is pricing in 1.0% annual earnings growth. This growth rate appears achievable given the company's track record, suggesting the valuation is rational.
Technical Outlook: Technically, SYBT is in a uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $79.62. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: SYBT scores 73/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $90.20 (+14.7%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, SYBT is in a uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $79.62. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: SYBT scores 73/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $90.20 (+14.7%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
FAIR
Historical Trading Range
$77.87 -
$80.21
Company Quality Score
63/100
(BUY)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
81.9%
All Signals
- NEUTRAL: Price in fair range
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (73/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading below Wall St target ($90.20)
- NEUTRAL: Market pricing in 1.0% annual earnings growth - fairly valued
- CAUTION: Bottoming setup, but lagging the sector by 16% over 20 days — wait for relative strength
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$77.87 -
$80.21
Current vs Trading Range
FAIR
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$75.76
Resistance Level
$79.62
Current Trend
Uptrend
Technical data as of
Oct 2, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
13.82
Wall Street Target
$90.20
(+14.7%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
19.8%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
13.9%
Profit Margin
35.8%
Valuation Premium vs History
+1.0% premium
PE vs Historical
13.8 vs 13.4
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+1.0%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$79.43
(+1%)
2-Year Target
$80.22
(+2%)
3-Year Target
$81.02
(+3%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 14→13)
PE COMPRESSION
$78.56
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 20.4, Growth: 6.7%)
$140.96
(+79%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 13.8, Growth: 6.7%)
$95.50
(+21%)
Bear:
(PE: 11.7, Growth: 6.7%)
$81.17
(+3%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (15x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (14x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 15.36 | Current EPS (TTM): $5.04
Bull Case
$96.15
(+22%)
Analyst growth 12.9%, PE expands to 16.9
Base Case
$87.40
(+11%)
Market implied 12.9%, PE stable at 15.4
Bear Case
$52.65
(-33%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 13.1
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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