JPMorgan Chase Boosts Stake in Community Trust Bancorp

Financial services firm increases ownership in Kentucky-based bank holding company

Apr. 2, 2026 at 9:03am

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JPMorgan Chase & Co. has increased its stake in Community Trust Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:CTBI), a bank holding company headquartered in Pikeville, Kentucky. According to a recent SEC filing, JPMorgan Chase boosted its position in Community Trust Bancorp by 24.9% during the third quarter of 2025.

Why it matters

This move by one of the world's largest financial institutions signals confidence in Community Trust Bancorp's performance and growth potential. As a regional bank focused on serving eastern Kentucky, southern West Virginia, and northeast Tennessee, Community Trust Bancorp's ability to attract investment from a major player like JPMorgan Chase underscores the strength of its community-focused business model.

The details

In the third quarter of 2025, JPMorgan Chase & Co. purchased an additional 18,387 shares of Community Trust Bancorp, bringing its total ownership to 92,224 shares. This represents approximately 0.51% of the bank holding company's outstanding stock. Community Trust Bancorp provides a range of personal and commercial banking services across its regional footprint, including checking and savings accounts, consumer loans, mortgage lending, and online/mobile banking.

  • JPMorgan Chase & Co. filed its latest 13F report with the SEC on April 2, 2026, disclosing the increased stake in Community Trust Bancorp.
  • The additional share purchases occurred during the third quarter of 2025.

The players

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

One of the world's largest financial services firms and a leading global investment bank.

Community Trust Bancorp, Inc.

A bank holding company headquartered in Pikeville, Kentucky that provides banking and financial services throughout eastern Kentucky, southern West Virginia, and northeast Tennessee.

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What they’re saying

“This investment by JPMorgan Chase demonstrates their confidence in our community-focused business model and growth potential.”

— Jean R. Hale, Chairman, President and CEO of Community Trust Bancorp

What’s next

Community Trust Bancorp is expected to report its next quarterly earnings results in late January 2027, which will provide further insight into the company's financial performance and growth trajectory.

The takeaway

JPMorgan Chase's increased stake in Community Trust Bancorp underscores the strength of regional, community-oriented banks that maintain a strong local presence and customer relationships. This investment highlights the opportunities for growth and stability in the banking sector outside of major metropolitan areas.