Republic Bancorp, Inc., the parent business of Republic Bank & Trust business (also known as Republic or the Bank), was just named a 2024 Raymond James Community Bankers Cup winner and acknowledged as one of the country’s best-performing community banks. The nation’s top ten percent of community banks are recognized with this annual award.
Republic is unwavering in our dedication to our clients’ financial stability as a component of our mission to empower them to prosper. Steve Trager, executive chair of Republic Bancorp, Inc., stated, “We take great pride in our stability, innovation, and drive for excellence, which is aptly demonstrated by our robust financial performance.” Since we first opened our doors over 40 years ago, we have made a concerted effort to gain our clients’ complete trust and confidence by providing them with excellent service and dependable access to our bankers.
Logan Pichel, President and CEO of Republic, remarked, “We are honored to receive the Raymond James Community Bankers Cup for 2024 financial performance.” Our goal is to make it possible for our employees, clients, communities, and shareholders to prosper. The excellent job our associates perform to further that objective is demonstrated by this distinction.
Based on a variety of profitability, operational efficiency, and balance sheet measures, the top 10 percent of community banks nationwide with assets between $500 million and $10 billion are recognized with the Raymond James Community Bankers Cup.
A key component of Raymond James’ methodology was outstanding performance in 2024, but the Community Bankers Cup also honors banks that are increasing long-term shareholder value. All domestic exchange-traded banks are included in the pool of banks taken into consideration; mutual holding companies and possible takeover candidates are not.
Following reports of second quarter 2025 net income and diluted earnings per class A common share (diluted EPS) of $31.5 million and $1.61 per share, respectively, which represent increases of 25 and 24 percent over the $25.2 million and $1.30 per share reported for the second quarter of 2024, this announcement follows.
Of note, 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 (2025, 2024), Newsweek Best Regional Bank (2025, 2024), Newsweek Best Online Lender (2024), and more.
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