Ameris Bancorp ABCB

The Motley Fool 4 nov

Ameris Bancorp reported record Q3 2026 earnings of $1.73 per diluted share, demonstrating disciplined management focused on loan pricing power over market share growth. The bank projects mid-single-digit loan and deposit growth, with deposit expansion serving as the structural limit for future lending. Superior credit metrics and an efficiency ratio near 50% position the company well for 2027.

Zacks Investment Research 22 oct

Ameris Bancorp reported Q3 2026 revenue of $322.79 million, up 2.4% year-over-year but missing consensus estimates by 1.19%. EPS of $1.73 exceeded expectations by 2.98%. Key metrics showed mixed results: net interest margin beat estimates at 3.9%, efficiency ratio improved to 49.3%, but total non-performing assets exceeded expectations at $153.96 million. The stock carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) rating and has underperformed the S&P 500 over the past month.

Zacks Investment Research 21 oct

Ameris Bancorp is expected to report Q3 earnings of $1.68 per share, up 9.8% year-over-year, with revenues forecasted at $326.66 million, a 3.6% increase. EPS estimates have been revised 1.3% higher over the past 30 days. Key metrics show mixed results: net interest margin remains flat at 3.8%, efficiency ratio increases to 49.9%, and non-performing assets rise to $126.67 million. The stock carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) rating and has underperformed the market by 2.4% in the past month.

Zacks Investment Research 8 sept

Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) is drawing attention from options traders due to high implied volatility on October 2026 $65 call options, suggesting market expectations for significant price movement. However, the fundamental picture remains mixed, with the company holding a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating and analyst estimates for current quarter earnings declining slightly from $1.71 to $1.68 per share over the last 60 days.

GlobeNewswire Inc. 28 jul

A U.S. District Court entered a $79.54 million judgment against Ameris Bank in favor of Patrick Byrne, founder of Balboa Capital, for whistleblower retaliation, wrongful termination, and unpaid wages. A jury unanimously found Ameris liable on all claims, including $62.9 million in punitive damages based on findings of malice, oppression, or fraud. The judgment also covers approximately $9 million in unpaid LTIP wages and bonuses owed to Byrne and over 140 other Balboa Division employees.