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Community Trust Bancorp sees rising profits and strong asset quality, maintaining a soft buy rating.

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27 Jun 2026
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Community Trust Bancorp (CTBI) maintains a soft 'buy' rating as its asset quality remains strong and profitability improves. The bank's net interest margin increased to 3.79%, helped by lower deposit costs and balance sheet growth, despite a slight decline in loan yields. Its return on assets (1.65%) and equity (12.64%) exceed minimum benchmarks and compare well against peers. Although CTBI's price-to-earnings ratio is 11.5, above the preferred level, favorable valuation and potential benefits from rising interest rates suggest further upside potential.

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