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Republic Bancorp reports profit growth as analysts rate Republic Bancorp stock Hold

Published on 10/02/2026 at 02:34 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Second-quarter net income reached USD 32.9 million, up 4.00 percent year over year. For Republic Bancorp stock, USD 0.50 is due October 16, 2026.

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Republic Bancorp (US7602812049) reported second-quarter 2026 net income of USD 32.9 million and diluted earnings per Class A share of USD 1.68, with both figures up 4.00 percent from the second quarter of 2025, according to Business Wire. The result gives Republic Bancorp stock a fresh earnings anchor while the company continues to combine regional banking with specialized financial services.

Profit growth remains measurable

The second-quarter comparison is straightforward: net income rose from USD 31.5 million in the second quarter of 2025 to USD 32.9 million in the second quarter of 2026. Diluted earnings per Class A share increased from USD 1.61 to USD 1.68 over the same period, according to Business Wire. Return on average assets was 1.88 percent and return on average equity was 11.42 percent in the second quarter of 2026.

The balance sheet adds scale to the earnings picture. Total assets stood at USD 7.1 billion on June 30, 2026, while Republic Bank operated 47 banking centers across five metropolitan areas in five states, according to Republic Bancorp. The network spans traditional deposits and lending alongside mortgage banking, warehouse lending and tax refund solutions.

Dividend adds a dated cash return

Republic Bancorp declared a cash dividend of USD 0.495 per Class A share, which rounds to USD 0.50 under the article precision rule, payable October 16, 2026, to shareholders of record as of September 18, 2026, according to Business Wire. The Class B dividend was USD 0.45 per share.

MarketScreener reported on September 17, 2026, that two analysts carried a Hold consensus, with an average target of USD 98.00. That reference sits alongside the earnings comparison rather than replacing it: the operating evidence is the 4.00 percent year-over-year increase in both net income and diluted earnings per Class A share.

Market value and listing

Republic Bancorp had a market capitalization of USD 1.6 billion as of October 1, 2026. Its 52-week range was USD 63.97 to USD 102.22 on that date, placing the bank within a clearly defined annual trading band for the next investor review.