Republic Bancorp hikes dividend by 9.8%

Republic Bancorp (RBCAA) approved a higher quarterly dividend on January 21, 2026, lifting the payout by 9.8% to $0.495 per share.

The increase extends Republic Bancorp’s dividend growth streak to 27 consecutive years. In the prior year, the company implemented an even larger 10.8% dividend hike. Based on a share price of $72, the dividend translates into a yield of approximately 2.8%. The ex-dividend date is March 20, 2026.

Republic Bancorp operates as the bank holding company for Republic Bank & Trust Company, providing commercial banking, consumer banking, and financial services across several U.S. states. More information is available on the website of Republic Bancorp.

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