Ameris Bancorp Stock Forecast, Price & News

Ameris Bancorp (NASDAQ:ABCB) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ameris Bancorp a buy right now?

3 Wall Street equities 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 equities 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 94.5% and is now trading at $50.06.
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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 were Ameris Bancorp's earnings last quarter?

Ameris Bancorp (NASDAQ:ABCB) posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, October, 28th. The bank reported $1.20 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $1.18 by $0.02. The bank earned $239.40 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $245.10 million. Ameris Bancorp had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 13.97% and a net margin of 35.40%. Ameris Bancorp's quarterly revenue was up 9.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company 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 announced a quarterly dividend on Friday, September 17th. Investors of record on Thursday, September 30th will be given a dividend of $0.15 per share on Friday, October 8th. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.20%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, September 29th.
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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 1.13%. 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 14.15% 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 analysts have issued 1-year price objectives for Ameris Bancorp's stock. Their forecasts range from $56.00 to $60.00. On average, they expect Ameris Bancorp's stock price to reach $57.67 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 15.2% 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), First Republic Bank (FRC), Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB), Regions Financial (RF), Huntington Bancshares (HBAN), KeyCorp (KEY), M&T Bank (MTB), Signature Bank (SBNY), Western Alliance Bancorporation (WAL), East West Bancorp (EWBC), Zions Bancorporation, National Association (ZION), First Horizon (FHN) and Cullen/Frost Bankers (CFR).
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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 shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (14.45%), Wellington Management Group LLP (6.93%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (4.39%), Janus Henderson Group PLC (2.77%), American Century Companies Inc. (2.51%) and Principal Financial Group Inc. (2.51%). Company insiders that own Ameris Bancorp stock include Elizabeth A Mccague, H Palmer Proctor Jr, James A Lahaise, 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 BlackRock Inc., Goldman Sachs Group Inc., New York State Common Retirement Fund, Victory Capital Management Inc., Russell Investments Group Ltd., Morgan Stanley, Geode Capital Management LLC, and Peregrine Capital Management LLC. Company insiders that have sold Ameris Bancorp company stock in the last year include Jon S Edwards, and William Millard Choate.
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Which major investors are buying Ameris Bancorp stock?

ABCB stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Wellington Management Group LLP, William Blair Investment Management LLC, Fort Washington Investment Advisors Inc. OH, Janus Henderson Group PLC, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, American Century Companies Inc., Invesco Ltd., and Millennium Management LLC. Company insiders that have bought Ameris Bancorp stock in the last two years include Elizabeth A Mccague, H Palmer Proctor Jr, Michael T Pierson, Robert P Lynch, and Ross L Creasy.
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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 $50.06.

How much money does Ameris Bancorp make?

Ameris Bancorp has a market capitalization of $3.49 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.