Community Trust Bancorp YTD Stock Up 15.9% Offers 3.24% Dividend Yield
Community Trust Bancorp shares have climbed 15.91% this year while offering a 3.24% dividend yield on its $0.53 quarterly payout, compared with the Southeast banks' 2.12% yield. The bank’s annualized dividend rose 6% to $2.12 with a 39% payout ratio, backed by a projected 6.63% EPS gain to $5.79 in 2026.
1. Year-to-date Performance
Community Trust Bancorp’s stock has gained 15.91% so far this year, reflecting strong investor interest driven by steady revenue growth and regional banking stability.
2. Current Dividend Yield
The company pays a quarterly dividend of $0.53 per share, translating to a 3.24% yield that outperforms the Southeast banks industry average of 2.12% and the S&P 500’s 1.34%.
3. Dividend Growth and Payout Ratio
Its annualized dividend of $2.12 represents a 6% increase year-over-year and a five-year average growth rate of 5.32%, with a conservative 39% payout ratio of trailing 12-month EPS.
4. EPS Forecast and Outlook
Analysts forecast 2026 earnings per share of $5.79, implying 6.63% growth over the prior year, which underpins management’s capacity to sustain and potentially increase dividend distributions.