ABCB

Over the past six months, Ameris Bancorp's stock has seen fluctuations, closing at $81.44 on October 2, 2026, after a 7.04% decrease in the prior month, with a 52-week range of $68.80 to $93.22. Key events included the announcement of quarterly dividends of $0.20 per share payable on April 6, 2026, July 6, 2026, and another on September 15, 2026. Earnings reports showed Q1 2026 diluted EPS of $1.63 exceeding expectations, while Q2 2026 reported $1.60 EPS, missing the consensus estimate of $1.66, with revenue of $317.78 million also below estimates, marking the first earnings shortfall since Q4 2023. The company recorded an $82.5 million litigation accrual in Q2 2026 related to an employment case from an acquired company. Analyst ratings saw Wall Street Zen downgrade ABCB to 'Sell' on September 26, 2026, though the stock holds a consensus 'Moderate Buy' rating from eight research firms with an average 12-month price target of $91.67 as of October 7, 2026. Net charge-offs were reported at $11,354,000 for Q1 2026 and $11,063,000 for Q2 2026, and the company is scheduled to announce its third-quarter 2026 earnings on October 22, 2026.