Republic Bancorp, Inc. Named Among Top Community Banks in America by Raymond James

Wednesday, Aug 6, 2025 9:44 pm ET1min read

Republic Bancorp, Inc., the parent company of Republic Bank & Trust Company, has been named a winner of the 2024 Raymond James Community Bankers Cup. The annual award honors the top 10% of community banks nationwide with assets between $500 million and $10 billion. The recognition comes after the bank reported a 25% increase in net income and 24% increase in Diluted EPS in Q2 2025 compared to Q2 2024.

Republic Bancorp, Inc., the parent company of Republic Bank & Trust Company, has been recognized as a winner of the 2024 Raymond James Community Bankers Cup. The annual award honors the top 10 percent of community banks nationwide with assets between $500 million and $10 billion. This recognition comes on the heels of the bank's strong financial performance, as reported in the second quarter of 2025, which saw a 25 percent increase in net income and a 24 percent increase in Diluted Earnings per Class A Common Share (Diluted EPS) compared to the same period in 2024 [1].

The Raymond James Community Bankers Cup is a prestigious award that considers various profitability, operational efficiency, and balance sheet metrics. Republic Bancorp's win highlights its commitment to financial security for clients, innovation, and stability [1]. The bank's President and CEO, Logan Pichel, expressed pride in the achievement, stating that the award reflects the bank's mission to enable associates, customers, communities, and shareholders to thrive [1].

The bank's impressive financial performance is further underscored by its recent accolades, including being named the S&P Global Market Intelligence Top 50 Community Bank for 2025 and 2024, and the Newsweek Best Regional Bank for 2025 and 2024 [1]. Republic Bancorp's commitment to community partnership and excellence in service has earned it a reputation as a leading financial institution [2].

References:
[1] https://nkytribune.com/2025/08/republic-bancorp-ranked-named-winner-of-raymond-james-community-bankers-cup/
[2] https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250805881073/en/Raymond-James-Recognizes-Republic-Bancorp-Inc.-Among-Premier-Community-Banks-in-America

Republic Bancorp, Inc. Named Among Top Community Banks in America by Raymond James

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