Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) News Today

Ameris Bancorp (NYSE: ABCB) shares increased after the bank reported third-quarter 2026 results that exceeded earnings expectations and included a new $200 million share-repurchase authorization. The report was mixed, however, because revenue fell short of analysts’ forecasts.

• Positive Sentiment: Ameris Bancorp reported adjusted and diluted EPS of $1.73, exceeding the $1.68 consensus estimate and rising from $1.54 in the year-earlier quarter. Net income increased to $116.1 million from $106.0 million. Ameris Bancorp Q3 Earnings Top Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: The board authorized up to $200 million in common-stock repurchases through October 31, 2027. Buybacks can support earnings per share and signal that management views the shares as attractively valued. Ameris Bancorp Announces New $200 Million Share Repurchase
• Positive Sentiment: Operating metrics showed continued balance-sheet growth: loans increased by $173.1 million and deposits rose by $319.4 million during the quarter. Ameris reported a 3.87% net interest margin and a 1.61% return on average assets. Ameris Bancorp Posts Third-Quarter Net Income
• Neutral Sentiment: Total revenue was approximately $321 million, up 2.4% year over year, while net interest income reached $257.7 million and noninterest income totaled $64.2 million. Total assets were $28.55 billion and deposits were $22.91 billion at quarter-end. Ameris Bancorp Q3 Earnings Snapshot
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue missed the FactSet estimate of approximately $326.7 million by about $5 million to $6 million, creating a top-line concern despite the EPS beat. Ameris Bancorp Q3 Revenue Flash