Republic Bank and Trust Company has again been named a winner of the Raymond James Community Bankers Cup.
The Raymond James Community Bankers Cup honors the top 10 percent of community banks across the country with assets between $500 million and $10 billion based on various profitability, operational efficiency, and balance sheet metrics.
“This award reflects the consistency and discipline that have guided our organization for more than 40 years,” said Republic Bancorp Executive Chair Steve Trager. “Our focus has always been on operating responsibly, performing consistently, and maintaining the confidence our clients place in us.”
The recognition follows a record-setting year for Republic in 2025. The bank reported record net income for the year, exceeding 2024 results by $30 million, with year-over-year net income growth across all five SEC reporting segments. Republic also surpassed $1 billion in Total Stockholders’ Equity, a milestone that reflects disciplined growth strategy, strong financial performance, and unwavering commitment to maintaining industry-strong capital ratios.
“Back-to-back recognition of this caliber doesn’t happen by accident. It’s the result of a team that’s focused, disciplined, and always looking ahead,” said Republic President and CEO Logan Pichel. “Since the beginning, our goal has been to deliver national-level services while maintaining the community-first, relationship-driven approach. Accolades like this, combined with a record year, reinforces that our approach is working and that we’re continuing to deliver for our clients.”
Republic has been recognized by numerous local and national organizations for its impact as a leading financial institution, committed community partner, and preferred employer. Recent financial and banking accolades include S&P Global Market Intelligence Top 50 Community Bank (2026, 2025, 2024), Newsweek Best Regional Bank (2026, 2025, 2024) and Forbes’ World’s Best Bank (2026).
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