Regional bank Republic Bancorp (NASDAQ: RBCAA) is preparing to release its second-quarter earnings, following a solid first-quarter performance marked by double-digit growth in core banking net interest income.

Based on the bank's previously announced first-quarter results for the period ending March 31, 2026, net income reached $42.6 million, with diluted earnings per share of $2.18, exceeding market expectations. Core bank net interest income totaled $63.2 million, a 12% year-over-year increase, driven primarily by a 26-basis-point expansion in net interest margin to 3.96%, supported by lower deposit costs and growth in interest-earning assets.

Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, the bank reported total assets of approximately $7.25 billion as of the end of the first quarter. It operates 47 banking centers across five states: Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Florida, and Tennessee. Republic Bancorp has announced a second-quarter cash dividend of $0.495 per share on Class A common stock and $0.45 per share on Class B common stock, payable on July 17.

The bank has recently earned several industry accolades, including being named to the Raymond James Community Bankers Cup for the second consecutive year, which recognizes the top 10% of community banks in the U.S. with assets between $500 million and $10 billion. Additionally, it was included in the Forbes 2026 World's Best Banks list for the first time. The bank's stock recently hit an all-time high of $87.37, with a gain of approximately 23.5% over the past year.