Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) Ameris Bancorp operates as the bank holding company for Ameris Bank that provides various banking services to retail and commercial customers. It operates through four segments: Banking Division, Retail Mortgage Division, Warehouse Lending Division, and Premium Finance Division. The company offers commercial and retail checking, interest-bearing savings, money market, individual retirement, and certificates of deposit accounts. It also provides commercial real estate, residential real estate mortgage, agricultural, and commercial and industrial loans; consumer loans, including home improvement and home equity loans, as well as loans secured by savings accounts and personal credit lines. In addition, the company originates, administers, and services commercial insurance premium loans; equipment finance loans; and small business administration loans. Further, it operates full-service domestic banking offices, and mortgage and loan production offices. Ameris Bancorp was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
Sector: State Commercial Banks
Industry: Banks - Regional
Ameris Bancorp NYSE:ABCB Financial Services · Banks - Regional
Mkt Cap $5.49B
Div Yield 0.98%
CLOSED · Nov 6 $81.79 CLOSED · Nov 6 Prev close $81.68 Close $81.79 0.00% AH close $81.79 VOL 294K $ Vol $24.03M RVOL 0.64x
Mkt Cap $5.49B
VOL 294K sh
$ Vol $24.03M
RVOL 0.64×
Div Yield 0.98%
Press Release ● Major ⚠ 4
Ameris Bancorp Announces Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results
Ameris Bancorp reported Q3 2026 net income of $116.1 million, or $1.73 per diluted share, up from $106.0 million, or $1.54, a year earlier.
Net interest margin was 3.87%, up 7 bps year-over-year, with return on average assets of 1.61% and the efficiency ratio improving below 50% to 49.32%. Loans grew $173.1 million and deposits $319.4 million during the quarter, while net charge-offs eased to 0.19%.
The board authorized a new $200.0 million share repurchase program through October 31, 2027, replenishing a program under which $134.6 million was repurchased in the past 12 months. Nonperforming assets ticked up to 0.54% of assets, though 25.2% of those are GNMA-guaranteed loans with minimal loss exposure.
• 17d ago AI analysis › Press Release
Ameris Bancorp to Announce Third Quarter 2026 Earnings on October 22, 2026
Ameris Bancorp will release third quarter 2026 financial results after market close on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
CEO H. Palmer Proctor, Jr., CFO Nicole S. Stokes, and Chief Credit Officer Douglas D. Strange will host a conference call at 9:00 a.m. ET on October 23, with a webcast available on the company's investor relations site.
Ameris manages $28.5 billion in assets as of June 30, 2026 and operates financial centers in five southeastern states.
• 1mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Ameris Bancorp Announces Quarterly Dividend
Ameris Bancorp's board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per common share, payable October 5, 2026, to shareholders of record as of September 30, 2026.
The declaration is a routine continuation of the company's capital-return cadence; no change in the payout rate or special distribution was disclosed.
Ameris is the Atlanta-based parent of Ameris Bank, operating financial centers in five southeastern states and managing $28.5 billion in assets as of June 30, 2026.
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Ameris Bank Strengthens South Carolina Leadership with Market Presidents in Midlands, Charleston and Greenville
Ameris Bank appointed Marvin Robinson, P.J. Watson and Dustin Morris as market presidents for the Midlands, Charleston and Greenville regions respectively to strengthen its South Carolina leadership.
The new leaders will oversee commercial and retail banking operations, market strategy and business development across these key growth areas.
As of June 30, 2026, Ameris Bancorp managed $28.5 billion in assets and operates financial centers in five southeastern states.
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Ameris Bank Expands Down Payment Assistance Program
Ameris Bank expanded its Ameris Choice down payment assistance program to eligible markets in Atlanta, offering qualified first-time homebuyers up to $10,000.
The program aims to promote equitable access to homeownership and is available in specific areas across Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.
Ameris Bank manages approximately $28.5 billion in assets and provides traditional banking and lending services nationwide.
• 3mo ago AI analysis › Press Release ● Major ⚠ 3
Allen Matkins Wins $79.54 Million Judgment for Balboa Capital Founder Patrick Byrne Against Ameris Bank
The U.S. District Court for the Central District of California entered a final judgment against Ameris Bank for $79.5 million in favor of Patrick Byrne, following a unanimous jury verdict on whistleblower retaliation and wrongful termination claims.
The award includes $62.9 million in punitive damages after the jury found the bank acted with malice, oppression, or fraud, alongside $16.6 million in compensatory damages related to unpaid wages under the Long-Term Cash Incentive Plan.
Ameris Bancorp had previously accrued an $82.5 million pre-tax litigation charge in Q2 2026, which reduced reported diluted EPS to $0.77 compared to an adjusted $1.60, though the company stated it intends to appeal.
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Ameris Bank Welcomes Carl Insel to Lead Atlanta Market
Ameris Bank appointed Carl Insel as the leader of its Atlanta market, bringing over 35 years of financial services experience to the role.
Insel previously served as regional executive vice president at First Citizens Bank for 16 years and spent nearly a decade at SunTrust, now Truist.
President Lawton Bassett noted that Insel's ability to drive relationship-based deposit growth will support the bank's momentum in the region.
• 3mo ago AI analysis › Press Release ● Major ⚠ 2
Ameris Bancorp Announces Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results
Ameris Bancorp reported Q2 2026 GAAP net income of $51.4 million, or $0.77 per share, a significant decrease from the prior year due to an $82.5 million litigation accrual related to a jury verdict.
Excluding the one-time charge, adjusted net income was $107.3 million, or $1.60 per share, with a stable net interest margin of 3.88% and annualized loan growth of 6.4%.
The company repurchased $19.0 million of common stock during the quarter, while tangible book value per share increased to $45.10.
• 3mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Ameris Bancorp to Announce Second Quarter 2026 Earnings on July 23, 2026
Ameris Bancorp announced it will release Q2 2026 financial results after the market closes on Thursday, July 23, 2026.
Management will host a conference call on Friday, July 24 at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss the results.
Ameris reported $28.1 billion in assets as of March 31, 2026.
• 4mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Ameris Bank Marks America’s 250th Birthday with $25,000 Gift to Support Military Education
Ameris Bank is donating $25,000 to the University of North Georgia to support military education in commemoration of America's 250th birthday.
The funds will enable 25 high school students to attend the National Leadership Challenge weekend and provide ten $2,000 scholarships for entering freshman cadets.
CEO Palmer Proctor stated the initiative aims to honor the nation with lasting benefits and provide financial peace of mind for students seeking to serve the country.
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Ameris Bank Donates $10,000 to Lifecycle Building Center
Ameris Bank donated $10,000 to the Lifecycle Building Center (LBC) to support its Brick to Brick program, which focuses on salvaging and reusing vintage bricks for community construction.
LBC has redirected 14 million pounds of materials from landfills since 2011, generating $7 million in community savings while supporting over 450 nonprofits.
Ameris Bank, a subsidiary of Ameris Bancorp (NYSE: ABCB), operates financial centers in five southeastern states and manages $28.1 billion in assets.
• 4mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Ameris Bank to Expand into Nashville Market
Ameris Bank announced plans to expand its commercial banking presence into Nashville, Tenn., with a new office expected to open by year-end.
The bank has hired Justin McClain as Nashville market leader to report to President Lawton Bassett, alongside experienced bankers Charlie Ogden and Jesse Lee to serve the region.
This strategic move targets one of the Southeast’s fastest-growing markets as the company continues to leverage its base of $28.1 billion in assets and 163 locations.
• 4mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Ameris Bancorp Announces Quarterly Dividend
Ameris Bancorp's board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share on its common stock.
The dividend is payable on July 6, 2026, to shareholders of record as of June 30, 2026.
Ameris Bancorp is the parent of Ameris Bank, a state-chartered bank managing $28.1 billion in assets as of March 31, 2026.
• 4mo ago AI analysis › Press Release ● Major
Ameris Bancorp Announces First Quarter 2026 Financial Results
Ameris Bancorp reported Q1 2026 net income of $110.5 million, or $1.63 per diluted share, up from $87.9 million, or $1.27 per share, in the prior year.
Performance metrics improved with return on average assets expanding to 1.62% and the net interest margin increasing 3 basis points to 3.88%.
The company aggressively returned capital to shareholders, repurchasing 950,400 shares for $74.9 million during the quarter.
• 6mo ago AI analysis › Press Release ● Major
Ameris Bancorp to Announce First Quarter 2026 Earnings on April 23, 2026
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