Ameris Bancorp operates as the bank holding company for Ameris Bank that provides banking services to retail and commercial customers primarily in Georgia, Alabama, Florida, and South Carolina. The company operates through five segments: Banking Division, Retail Mortgage Division, Warehouse Lending Division, SBA Division, and Premium Finance Division.
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Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry State commercial banks
Sub-IndustryRegional Banks
SectorFinance
Phone229-890-1111
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$531.74 million
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees1,804
Next Earnings Date10/18/2019 (Estimated)
OptionableOptionable
Ameris Bancorp (NASDAQ:ABCB) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ameris Bancorp's stock symbol?
Ameris Bancorp trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "ABCB."
How often does Ameris Bancorp pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Ameris Bancorp?
Ameris Bancorp announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, June 20th. Shareholders of record on Friday, June 28th will be given a dividend of $0.10 per share on Wednesday, July 10th. This represents a $0.40 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.09%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, June 27th. View Ameris Bancorp's Dividend History.
How were Ameris Bancorp's earnings last quarter?
Ameris Bancorp (NASDAQ:ABCB) released its quarterly earnings results on Friday, July, 26th. The bank reported $0.96 EPS for the quarter, hitting the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.96. The bank had revenue of $136.90 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $139.72 million. Ameris Bancorp had a return on equity of 12.01% and a net margin of 26.23%. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 27.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $0.74 earnings per share. View Ameris Bancorp's Earnings History.
When is Ameris Bancorp's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for ABCB?
6 equities research analysts have issued twelve-month target prices for Ameris Bancorp's shares. Their forecasts range from $45.00 to $52.00. On average, they expect Ameris Bancorp's stock price to reach $48.25 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 31.5% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Ameris Bancorp.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Ameris Bancorp?
6 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Ameris Bancorp in the last year. There are currently 6 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Ameris Bancorp.
What are Wall Street analysts saying about Ameris Bancorp stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Ameris Bancorp stock:
- 1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "ABC Bancorp is a bank holding company. " (8/1/2019)
- 2. Stephens analysts commented, "We maintain our Overweight rating and remain excited about the outlook for the combined companies.Stephens Inc. Page 2 APPENDIX A ANALYST CERTIFICATION The analyst primarily responsible for the preparation of the content of this report certifies that (i) all views expressed in this report accurately reflect the analyst’s personal views about the subject company and securities, and (ii) no part of the analyst’s compensation was, is, or will be, directly or indirectly, related to the specific recommendations or views expressed by the analyst in this report. REQUIRED DISCLOSURES The research analyst principally responsible for preparation of this report has received compensation that is based on the firm’s overall revenue which includes investment banking revenue. Stephens Inc." (7/1/2019)
Has Ameris Bancorp been receiving favorable news coverage?
News headlines about ABCB stock have trended positive recently, according to InfoTrie Sentiment. InfoTrie ranks the sentiment of media coverage by monitoring more than six thousand blog and news sources in real-time. The firm ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative five to positive five, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. Ameris Bancorp earned a news impact score of 2.5 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave press coverage about the bank a news buzz of 6.0 out of 10, meaning that recent media coverage is somewhat likely to have an effect on the stock's share price in the immediate future. View News Stories for Ameris Bancorp.
Who are some of Ameris Bancorp's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Ameris Bancorp include SVB Financial Group (SIVB), Signature Bank (SBNY), Commerce Bancshares (CBSH), East West Bancorp (EWBC), Popular (BPOP), First Citizens BancShares (FCNCA), Western Alliance Bancorporation (WAL), Prosperity Bancshares (PB), First Financial Bankshares (FFIN), United Bankshares (UBSI), IBERIABANK (IBKC), Wintrust Financial (WTFC), Glacier Bancorp (GBCI), First Hawaiian (FHB) and Bank of Hawaii (BOH).
What other stocks do shareholders of Ameris Bancorp own?
Who are Ameris Bancorp's key executives?
Ameris Bancorp's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Dennis J. Zember Jr., Pres, CEO & Director (Age 49)
- Ms. Nicole S. Stokes, Exec. VP & CFO (Age 45)
- Mr. James Allan LaHaise III, Exec. VP & Chief Strategy Officer (Age 58)
- Mr. Lawton E. Bassett III, Exec. VP & Banking Group Pres (Age 50)
- Ms. Cindi H. Lewis, Exec. VP, Chief Admin. Officer & Corp. Sec. (Age 65)
Who are Ameris Bancorp's major shareholders?
Ameris Bancorp's stock is owned by a number of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (15.78%), Vanguard Group Inc. (9.62%), Jennison Associates LLC (2.03%), Jennison Associates LLC (2.03%), GW&K Investment Management LLC (2.01%) and Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.85%). Company insiders that own Ameris Bancorp stock include Dennis J Zember Jr, Edwin W Hortman Jr, Elizabeth A Mccague, James A Lahaise, Lawton E Bassett III, Leo J Hill, Robert Dale Ezzell and William I Jr Bowen. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Ameris Bancorp.
Which institutional investors are selling Ameris Bancorp stock?
ABCB stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Mendon Capital Advisors Corp, Marshall Wace LLP, Wells Fargo & Company MN, Algebris UK Ltd, Citadel Advisors LLC, Integre Asset Management LLC, Monarch Partners Asset Management LLC and Russell Investments Group Ltd.. View Insider Buying and Selling for Ameris Bancorp.
Which institutional investors are buying Ameris Bancorp stock?
ABCB stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including BlackRock Inc., Nuveen Asset Management LLC, Morgan Stanley, Castine Capital Management LLC, Rice Hall James & Associates LLC, Hennessy Advisors Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Bank of New York Mellon Corp. Company insiders that have bought Ameris Bancorp stock in the last two years include Elizabeth A Mccague, Leo J Hill and William I Jr Bowen. View Insider Buying and Selling for Ameris Bancorp.
How do I buy shares of Ameris Bancorp?
Shares of ABCB can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Ameris Bancorp's stock price today?
One share of ABCB stock can currently be purchased for approximately $36.70.
How big of a company is Ameris Bancorp?
Ameris Bancorp has a market capitalization of $2.55 billion and generates $531.74 million in revenue each year. The bank earns $121.03 million in net income (profit) each year or $3.38 on an earnings per share basis. Ameris Bancorp employs 1,804 workers across the globe.View Additional Information About Ameris Bancorp.
What is Ameris Bancorp's official website?
How can I contact Ameris Bancorp?
Ameris Bancorp's mailing address is 310 FIRST ST. SE, MOULTRIE GA, 31776. The bank can be reached via phone at 229-890-1111 or via email at [email protected]
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