Investigation centers on the October 21, 2026 news about Community Trust Bancorp, Inc.; investors with losses may have potential claims to recover them

Community Trust Bancorp, Inc. ("Community Trust" or the "Company") investors who lost money may have claims to recover their losses. The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz today announced it is investigating potential securities fraud claims on behalf of investors in Community Trust Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: CTBI), examining whether the Company may have violated the federal securities laws. The investigation centers on the disclosure about Community Trust Bancorp, Inc. on October 21, 2026.

If you lost money on Community Trust Bancorp, Inc. securities, share your Community Trust Bancorp, Inc. loss information with the firm to learn about potentially pursuing a claim to recover your losses.

Community Trust Bancorp, Inc. investigation at a glance

• Date of disclosure: October 21, 2026
• Share price decline: $6.97 per share, or 9.26%
• Closing price: $68.33 on October 21, 2026

What happened?

On October 21, 2026, Community Trust Bancorp, Inc. reported its third-quarter 2026 financial results, including, among other things, earnings per share of $1.43, revenue of $79.7 million, and net loan charge-offs of $6.6 million. The Company admitted that “[t]he increase in net loan charge-offs was primarily attributable to an $8.7 million commercial relationship” and that “[a]t June 30, 2026, management’s analysis suggested that this loan was well secured.” However, “[d]uring September, the collateral was sold at auction, and we received a significantly lower amount at bid, resulting in a $4.3 million charge-off.”

On this news, Community Trust stock fell $6.97 or 9.26%, to close at $68.33 on October 21, 2026, thereby injuring investors.

"Community Trust Bancorp, Inc. shares dropped 9.26% after it was disclosed on October 21, 2026 that Community Trust reported third-quarter 2026 net loan charge-offs of $6.6 million, driven by an $8.7 million commercial relationship whose collateral sold at auction for far less than expected, resulting in a $4.3 million charge-off. Our investigation will look at whether investors had complete and accurate information before that disclosure," said Frank R. Cruz of The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz.

What should Community Trust Bancorp, Inc. investors do now?

The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz is investigating potential claims on behalf of Community Trust Bancorp, Inc. investors. Investors who lost money can visit the Community Trust Bancorp, Inc. investigation page, email info@frankcruzlaw.com, or call 310-914-5007.

If you inquire by email, please include your mailing address, telephone number, and number of shares purchased.

Questions and answers about the Community Trust Bancorp, Inc. investigation

Who is eligible? Investors who purchased Community Trust Bancorp, Inc. securities and suffered losses may have claims, and can contact the firm to find out whether the Community Trust Bancorp, Inc. investigation affects them.

What does a securities fraud investigation involve? In the Community Trust Bancorp, Inc. investigation, The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz is examining whether the Company or its executives may have made false or misleading statements to investors in violation of the federal securities laws.

Is there a lawsuit? This release announces an investigation by The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz, not a lawsuit. If a securities class action is later filed against Community Trust Bancorp, Inc., investors may be able to seek appointment as lead plaintiff.

How are attorneys' fees handled? The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz works on contingency, so investors pay no attorneys' fees unless there is a recovery, and any fees require court approval.

Information for whistleblowers

Anyone with non-public information about Community Trust Bancorp, Inc. should consider their options to assist the investigation or participate in the SEC Whistleblower Program. The program allows whistleblowers who provide original information leading to a successful SEC enforcement action to receive awards of 10 to 30 percent of the sanctions collected, when those sanctions exceed $1 million. For more information, contact Frank R. Cruz at 310-914-5007 or email info@frankcruzlaw.com.

About The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz

The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz investigates and prosecutes securities fraud and corporate malfeasance class actions. With nearly 20 years of litigation experience, the firm focuses on complex securities class actions and gives each client personal, one-on-one attention throughout the legal process.

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

Related links

• Community Trust Bancorp, Inc. investigation page, The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz
• Community Trust Third Quarter Earnings
• Community Trust Bancorp, Inc. SEC filings index, EDGAR
• SEC Whistleblower Program
• The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz

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