Republic Bancorp Reports Solid Third Quarter Results Highlighted by Continued Strong Core Banking Net Interest Income Expansion

LOUISVILLE, Ky., October 23, 2026--Republic Bancorp, Inc. ("Republic" or the "Company") reported third quarter 2026 net income and Diluted Earnings per Class A Common Share ("Diluted EPS") of $31.1 million and $1.59, representing increases of 4% and 5% from the $29.7 million and $1.52 reported for the third quarter of 2025. As a result, the Company achieved a return on average assets ("ROA") and a return on average equity ("ROE") of 1.74% and 10.48% for the third quarter of 2026.