Republic Bancorp, Inc. Earns Raymond James Community Banker’s Cup Honor for the Second Consecutive Year

Recognition follows a record-setting 2025 marked by strong performance, disciplined growth and continued strategic execution

LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Republic Bancorp, Inc., the parent company of Republic Bank & Trust Company (“Republic” or the “Bank”), has once again been named a winner of the Raymond James Community Bankers Cup.

The Raymond James Community Bankers Cup honors the top 10 percent of community banks across the country with assets between $500 million and $10 billion based on various profitability, operational efficiency, and balance sheet metrics.

“This award reflects the consistency and discipline that have guided our organization for more than 40 years,” said Republic Bancorp Executive Chair Steve Trager. “Our focus has always been on operating responsibly, performing consistently, and maintaining the confidence our clients place in us.”

This recognition follows a record-setting year for Republic in 2025, highlighted by strong performance and continued strategic execution. Republic Bancorp, Inc. reported record net income for the year, exceeding 2024 results by $30 million, with year-over-year net income growth across all five SEC reporting segments. Republic also surpassed $1 billion in Total Stockholders’ Equity, a milestone that reflects disciplined growth strategy, strong financial performance, and unwavering commitment to maintaining industry-strong capital ratios.

“Back-to-back recognition of this caliber doesn’t happen by accident. It’s the result of a team that’s focused, disciplined, and always looking ahead,” said Republic President and CEO Logan Pichel. “Since the beginning, our goal has been to deliver national-level services while maintaining the community-first, relationship-driven approach. Accolades like this, combined with a record year, reinforces that our approach is working and that we’re continuing to deliver for our clients.”

Republic is proud to be recognized by numerous local and national organizations for its impact as a leading financial institution, committed community partner, and preferred employer. Recent noteworthy financial and banking accolades include S&P Global Market Intelligence Top 50 Community Bank (2026, 2025, 2024), Newsweek Best Regional Bank (2026, 2025, 2024), Forbes’ World’s Best Bank (2026), and more.

About Republic Bank

Republic Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) is the parent company of Republic Bank & Trust Company (the “Bank”). The Bank currently has 47 banking centers in communities within five metropolitan statistical areas (“MSAs”) across five states: 22 banking centers located within the Louisville MSA in Louisville, Prospect, Shelbyville, and Shepherdsville in Kentucky, and Floyds Knobs, Jeffersonville, and New Albany in Indiana; six banking centers within the Lexington MSA in Georgetown and Lexington in Kentucky; eight banking centers within the Cincinnati MSA in Cincinnati and West Chester in Ohio, and Bellevue, Covington, Crestview Hills, and Florence in Kentucky; seven banking centers within the Tampa MSA in Largo, New Port Richey, St. Petersburg, Seminole, and Tampa in Florida; and four banking centers within the Nashville MSA in Franklin, Murfreesboro, Nashville and Spring Hill, Tennessee. The Bank offers online banking at www.republicbank.com. The Company is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, and as of March 31, 2026, had approximately $7.25 billion in total assets. The Company’s Class A Common Stock is listed under the symbol “RBCAA” on the NASDAQ Global Select Market.