Ameris Bancorp Stock Forecast, Price & News

Ameris Bancorp (NASDAQ:ABCB) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ameris Bancorp a buy right now?

3 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Ameris Bancorp in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" Ameris Bancorp stock. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in ABCB, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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How has Ameris Bancorp's stock been impacted by COVID-19 (Coronavirus)?

Ameris Bancorp's stock was trading at $25.74 on March 11th, 2020 when COVID-19 (Coronavirus) reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization. Since then, ABCB stock has increased by 105.2% and is now trading at $52.82.
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When is Ameris Bancorp's next earnings date?

Ameris Bancorp is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, January 27th 2022.
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How can I listen to Ameris Bancorp's earnings call?

Ameris Bancorp will be holding an earnings conference call on Friday, January 28th at 9:00 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link or dial in at 866-813-9403 with passcode "652601".

How were Ameris Bancorp's earnings last quarter?

Ameris Bancorp (NASDAQ:ABCB) announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, October, 28th. The bank reported $1.20 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $1.18 by $0.02. The bank earned $239.40 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $245.10 million. Ameris Bancorp had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 13.97% and a net margin of 35.40%. The firm's revenue was up 9.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $1.69 EPS.
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How often does Ameris Bancorp pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Ameris Bancorp?

Ameris Bancorp declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, December 16th. Investors of record on Friday, December 31st will be given a dividend of $0.15 per share on Monday, January 10th. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.14%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, December 30th.
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Is Ameris Bancorp a good dividend stock?

Ameris Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $0.60 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.11%. Ameris Bancorp does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio of Ameris Bancorp is 10.73%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, Ameris Bancorp will have a dividend payout ratio of 13.42% next year. This indicates that Ameris Bancorp will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What price target have analysts set for ABCB?

3 Wall Street analysts have issued 12 month price targets for Ameris Bancorp's shares. Their forecasts range from $57.00 to $60.00. On average, they anticipate Ameris Bancorp's stock price to reach $58.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 9.8% from the stock's current price.
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Who are Ameris Bancorp's key executives?

Ameris Bancorp's management team includes the following people:

• H. Palmer Proctor, Chief Executive Officer & Director (LinkedIn Profile)
• Nicole S. Stokes, Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President
• Cindi H. Lewis, Secretary, Chief Administrative Officer & EVP
• Jon S. Edwards, Chief Credit Officer & Executive Vice President
• James A. Lahaise, Chief Strategy Officer & Executive Vice President

What is H. Palmer Proctor, Jr.'s approval rating as Ameris Bancorp's CEO?

10 employees have rated Ameris Bancorp CEO H. Palmer Proctor, Jr. on Glassdoor.com. H. Palmer Proctor, Jr. has an approval rating of 66% among Ameris Bancorp's employees.

Who are some of Ameris Bancorp's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Ameris Bancorp include The PNC Financial Services Group (PNC), Truist Financial (TFC), SVB Financial Group (SIVB), Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB), First Republic Bank (FRC), Huntington Bancshares (HBAN), KeyCorp (KEY), M&T Bank (MTB), Regions Financial (RF), Signature Bank (SBNY), East West Bancorp (EWBC), Western Alliance Bancorporation (WAL), Zions Bancorporation, National Association (ZION), First Horizon (FHN) and First Citizens BancShares (FCNCA).
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What other stocks do shareholders of Ameris Bancorp own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Ameris Bancorp investors own include Energy Transfer (ET), Bank of America (BAC), Phillips 66 (PSX), Ford Motor (F), General Electric (GE), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), CVS Health (CVS), Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), AT&T (T) and Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA).

What is Ameris Bancorp's stock symbol?

Ameris Bancorp trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "ABCB."

Who are Ameris Bancorp's major shareholders?

Ameris Bancorp's stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include State of Alaska Department of Revenue (0.07%) and Crossmark Global Holdings Inc. (0.01%). Company insiders that own Ameris Bancorp stock include Elizabeth A Mccague, H Palmer Proctor Jr, Jimmy D Veal, Jon S Edwards, Michael T Pierson, Robert P Lynch, Ross L Creasy and William Millard Choate.
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Which major investors are selling Ameris Bancorp stock?

ABCB stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including State of Alaska Department of Revenue, and Crossmark Global Holdings Inc.. Company insiders that have sold Ameris Bancorp company stock in the last year include Jimmy D Veal, and Jon S Edwards.
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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 WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Ameris Bancorp's stock price today?

One share of ABCB stock can currently be purchased for approximately $52.82.

How much money does Ameris Bancorp make?

Ameris Bancorp has a market capitalization of $3.68 billion and generates $1.17 billion in revenue each year. The bank earns $261.99 million in net income (profit) each year or $5.59 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Ameris Bancorp have?

Ameris Bancorp employs 2,671 workers across the globe.

Does Ameris Bancorp have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiares of Ameris Bancorp: Atlantic Coast Financial.

When was Ameris Bancorp founded?

Ameris Bancorp was founded in 1971.

What is Ameris Bancorp's official website?

The official website for Ameris Bancorp is www.amerisbank.com.

Where are Ameris Bancorp's headquarters?

Ameris Bancorp is headquartered at 3490 PIEDMONT RD SUITE 1550, ATLANTA GA, 30305.

How can I contact Ameris Bancorp?

Ameris Bancorp's mailing address is 3490 PIEDMONT RD SUITE 1550, ATLANTA GA, 30305. The bank can be reached via phone at (229) 890-1111, via email at [email protected], or via fax at 229-890-2235.