NASDAQ:ABCB Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) Stock Price, News & Analysis $62.17 +1.29 (+2.12%) (As of 07/26/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$58.72▼$63.7950-Day Range$46.79▼$62.1752-Week Range$34.26▼$63.80Volume486,659 shsAverage Volume366,011 shsMarket Capitalization$4.30 billionP/E Ratio15.13Dividend Yield0.97%Price Target$52.00 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrends Get Ameris Bancorp alerts: Email Address Ameris Bancorp MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.75 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside16.4% Downside$52.00 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.42% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment1.04Based on 9 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth6.11%From $4.58 to $4.86 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.3.11 out of 5 starsFinance Sector443rd out of 898 stocksState Commercial Banks Industry99th out of 181 stocks 1.4 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingAmeris Bancorp has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.75, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageAmeris Bancorp has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Ameris Bancorp's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.42% of the float of Ameris Bancorp has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverAmeris Bancorp has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.1, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Ameris Bancorp has recently decreased by 15.21%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldAmeris Bancorp pays a meaningful dividend of 1.01%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthAmeris Bancorp does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Ameris Bancorp is 14.60%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Ameris Bancorp will have a dividend payout ratio of 12.35% next year. This indicates that Ameris Bancorp will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about Ameris Bancorp's dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for ABCB. Previous Next 3.9 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentAmeris Bancorp has a news sentiment score of 1.04. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.49 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 9 news articles for Ameris Bancorp this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.Search Interest2 people have searched for ABCB on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows1 people have added Ameris Bancorp to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Ameris Bancorp insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 5.50% of the stock of Ameris Bancorp is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions91.64% of the stock of Ameris Bancorp is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Ameris Bancorp's insider trading history. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Ameris Bancorp are expected to grow by 6.11% in the coming year, from $4.58 to $4.86 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Ameris Bancorp is 15.13, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 140.44.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Ameris Bancorp is 15.13, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 56.03.Price to Book Value per Share RatioAmeris Bancorp has a P/B Ratio of 1.25. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Ameris Bancorp's valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad WealthPressThis TSLA short trade is on a nine win hot streakMost Tesla Shareholders are disappointed in the stock's performance in 2024. 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It also provides commercial real estate, residential real estate mortgage, agricultural, and commercial and industrial loans; consumer loans, including motor vehicle, 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. It operates full service domestic banking offices, and mortgage and loan production offices. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.Read More ABCB Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart ABCB Stock News HeadlinesJuly 26 at 9:14 PM | markets.businessinsider.comKBW Keeps Their Buy Rating on Ameris Bancorp (ABCB)July 26 at 4:13 PM | seekingalpha.comAmeris Bancorp (ABCB) Q2 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptJuly 26, 2024 | WealthPress (Ad)This TSLA short trade is on a nine win hot streakMost Tesla Shareholders are disappointed in the stock's performance in 2024. Year to date, it's down 30%... And things don’t seem to be getting better. That said, one professional trader has found a way to turn Tesla’s demise into a flurry of opportunity… In fact, he has not lost a single trade on Tesla this year. As of this mailing he’s 9 for 9 with incredible wins under his belt. Just see for yourself.July 25 at 4:15 PM | prnewswire.comAMERIS BANCORP ANNOUNCES FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR SECOND QUARTER 2024July 23 at 4:13 AM | americanbankingnews.comAmeris Bancorp (ABCB) Set to Announce Quarterly Earnings on ThursdayJuly 12, 2024 | prnewswire.comAMERIS BANCORP ANNOUNCES TRANSFER OF LISTING OF COMMON STOCK TO THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGEJuly 3, 2024 | prnewswire.comThree Ameris Bankers Named Among Top Hispanic Mortgage OriginatorsJuly 2, 2024 | prnewswire.comAMERIS BANCORP TO ANNOUCE SECOND QUARTER 2024 EARNINGS ON JULY 25, 2024July 26, 2024 | WealthPress (Ad)This TSLA short trade is on a nine win hot streakMost Tesla Shareholders are disappointed in the stock's performance in 2024. Year to date, it's down 30%... And things don’t seem to be getting better. That said, one professional trader has found a way to turn Tesla’s demise into a flurry of opportunity… In fact, he has not lost a single trade on Tesla this year. 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Just see for yourself.June 12, 2024 | prnewswire.comAmeris Bank Donates Record $2.23 million to Support 40 Rural Georgia HospitalsMay 31, 2024 | prnewswire.comAmeris Bank Ranked Top 10 Mortgage ProviderMay 22, 2024 | prnewswire.comAmeris Bank Names Volunteer of the Year WinnersMay 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAmeris Bancorp First Quarter 2024 Earnings: Beats ExpectationsMay 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comInvesting in Ameris Bancorp (NASDAQ:ABCB) a year ago would have delivered you a 57% gainApril 29, 2024 | seekingalpha.comAmeris Bancorp (ABCB) Q1 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptApril 29, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts’ Opinions Are Mixed on These Financial Stocks: 1St Source (SRCE), Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) and Bankwell Financial Group (BWFG)April 27, 2024 | seekingalpha.comAmeris Bancorp 2024 Q1 - Results - Earnings Call PresentationApril 27, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAmeris Bancorp (ABCB) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript Highlights: Robust Growth and Strategic ...See More Headlines Receive ABCB Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Ameris Bancorp and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 7/8 Dividend6/28/2024Dividend Payable7/08/2024Last Earnings7/25/2024Today7/26/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)10/24/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorFinance Industry State commercial banks Sub-IndustryRegional Banks Current SymbolNASDAQ:ABCB CUSIP03076K10 CIK351569 Webwww.amerisbank.com Phone(229) 890-1111Fax229-890-2235Employees2,765Year Founded1971Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$52.00 High Stock Price Target$57.00 Low Stock Price Target$44.00 Potential Upside/Downside-16.4%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.75 Research Coverage4 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$4.11 Trailing P/E Ratio15.13 Forward P/E Ratio13.57 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$269.11 million Net Margins18.06% Pretax Margin23.99% Return on Equity8.62% Return on Assets1.14% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.22 Current Ratio1.04 Quick Ratio1.02 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$1.52 billion Price / Sales2.82 Cash Flow$4.97 per share Price / Cash Flow12.51 Book Value$49.63 per share Price / Book1.25Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares69,110,000Free Float65,306,000Market Cap$4.30 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.04 Social Links Metaverse Stocks And Why You Can't Ignore ThemThinking about investing in Meta, Roblox, or Unity? Click the link to learn what streetwise investors need to know about the metaverse and public markets before making an investment.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. James B. Miller Jr. (Age 84)Executive Chairman Comp: $1.05MMr. H. Palmer Proctor Jr. (Age 56)Vice Chairman & CEO Comp: $2.46MMs. Nicole S. Stokes CPA (Age 50)Corporate Executive VP & CFO Comp: $1.04MMr. James Allan LaHaise III (Age 63)Corporate Executive VP & Chief Strategy Officer Comp: $982.28kMr. Lawton E. Bassett III (Age 55)Corporate Executive VP & Chief Banking Officer Comp: $1.01MMr. Ross L. Creasy (Age 49)Corporate Executive VP & Chief Information Officer Mr. Jody L. Spencer Esq. (Age 51)J.D., Corporate Executive VP & Chief Legal Officer Mr. William D. McKendry (Age 54)Corporate Executive VP & Chief Risk Officer Comp: $745.05kRoss McWilliamsExecutive VP & Managing Director in Homebuilder DivisionMr. Douglas D. StrangeExecutive VP & Chief Credit OfficerMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsAtlantic Union BanksharesNASDAQ:AUBHancock WhitneyNASDAQ:HWCAssociated BancNYSE:ASBInvestors BancorpNASDAQ:ISBCIBERIABANKNASDAQ:IBKCView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsBank of New York Mellon CorpBought 684 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.945%Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLCSold 23,970 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.568%Louisiana State Employees Retirement SystemBought 600 shares on 7/24/2024Ownership: 0.047%1620 Investment Advisors Inc.Bought 649 shares on 7/23/2024Ownership: 0.001%Summit Global InvestmentsBought 1,394 shares on 7/22/2024Ownership: 0.022%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions ABCB Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have ABCB shares performed this year? Ameris Bancorp's stock was trading at $53.05 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, ABCB stock has increased by 17.2% and is now trading at $62.17. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Ameris Bancorp's earnings last quarter? Ameris Bancorp (NASDAQ:ABCB) issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July, 25th. The bank reported $1.17 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.15 by $0.02. The bank had revenue of $436.03 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $273.67 million. Ameris Bancorp had a net margin of 18.06% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 8.62%. What is H. Palmer Proctor, Jr.'s approval rating as Ameris Bancorp's CEO? 10 employees have rated Ameris Bancorp Chief Executive Officer H. Palmer Proctor, Jr. on Glassdoor.com. H. Palmer Proctor, Jr. has an approval rating of 66% among the company's employees. Does Ameris Bancorp have any subsidiaries? Ameris Bancorp subsidiaries include Atlantic Coast Financial. Who are Ameris Bancorp's major shareholders? Ameris Bancorp's top institutional shareholders include Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.94%), Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (0.57%), Linden Thomas Advisory Services LLC (0.05%) and PL Capital Advisors LLC (0.05%). Insiders that own company stock include H Palmer Proctor Jr, James A Lahaise, Jimmy D Veal, Jon S Edwards, Nicole S Stokes, William D Mckendry, William I Jr Bowen and William Millard Choate. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Ameris Bancorp? Shares of ABCB stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of Ameris Bancorp own? 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