Stock Yards Bancorp (SYBT) will raise its quarterly dividend to $0.20 per share.

The new rate will go into effect with the next payment on July 3, 2017, to stockholders of record as of June 12, 2017.

Commenting on the announcement, David Heintzman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said, "We believe our stockholders place a high value on regular, reliable and growing cash dividends. With today's announcement, Stock Yards Bancorp has raised its quarterly dividend rate a total of 10 times since the beginning of 2012, including two increases in each of the past three years, resulting in a cumulative increase of 58%. We are pleased the Company's strong financial performance continues to provide a solid foundation for this growth, and we welcome the opportunity to allow our stockholders to participate in our progress in a direct and tangible way."

Louisville, Kentucky-based Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. is the parent company of Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company, which was established in 1904. The company’s commercial banking segment provides a full range of loan and deposit products to individual consumers and businesses. The wealth management and trust segment provides investment management, trust and estate administration, and retirement plan services.