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Ameris Bancorp (NYSE: ABCB) is the parent company of Ameris Bank, a state‑chartered bank headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. This news page aggregates company announcements and market updates related to Ameris Bancorp and Ameris Bank, giving readers a single place to review the latest disclosures from this commercial banking organization.
Ameris Bancorp regularly issues earnings press releases detailing quarterly financial results, including net income, net interest income, net interest margin, loan and deposit trends, efficiency ratio, tangible book value measures and credit quality metrics. These releases are often accompanied by teleconference details and investor presentation materials, and are also furnished to the SEC on Form 8‑K.
In addition to earnings, Ameris Bancorp news covers capital management actions such as quarterly cash dividends on its common stock and board‑authorized share repurchase programs. Announcements may describe the size and duration of repurchase authorizations, as well as the factors that influence the timing and amount of any repurchases.
Ameris Bank also issues news related to community and customer initiatives. Recent communications highlight participation in Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta Affordable Housing Program grants that support multifamily affordable rental developments in Georgia and Florida, and the Ameris Choice homebuyer assistance program, which offers down payment assistance to qualified first‑time homebuyers in selected southeastern markets.
By following this page, readers can review Ameris Bancorp’s official statements on financial performance, dividends, share repurchases, affordable housing grants, homeownership programs and other developments affecting the company’s commercial banking operations and lending activities.
Ameris Bancorp (NYSE: ABCB) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share, payable April 6, 2026, to shareholders of record as of March 31, 2026. The company manages $27.5 billion in assets as of December 31, 2025 and operates from its Atlanta headquarters across five southeastern states.
Dividend details and investor contact information are provided for shareholders seeking more information.
Ameris Bank (NYSE: ABCB) will donate $2,039,000 to 25 Georgia hospitals in 2026 through the Georgia HEART Hospital Program. Funds are designated for facility and equipment improvements, construction of treatment spaces, and general operating costs to support primarily rural medical centers across the state.
The donations will benefit hospitals in 25 Georgia cities and leverage the Georgia Rural Hospital Tax Credit to redirect state income tax liability toward local healthcare support.
Ameris Bank (NASDAQ:ABCB) was named to Forbes America's Best Banks 2026, ranking #15, up from #26 in 2025. Ameris is the largest bank by assets inside the list's top 15 and was noted for performance across growth, credit quality, profitability and stock metrics.
The Forbes list evaluates 200 publicly traded U.S. banks and ranks the top 100 using 11 metrics; the full list is available on Forbes.com.
Ameris Bank (ABCB) announced executive leadership changes on February 24, 2026: Chief Strategy Officer Jim LaHaise and Chief Risk Officer Bill McKendry intend to retire this year. David Boggs, current general auditor who joined Ameris in 2018, will be promoted to Chief Risk Officer after a transition period. Chief Governance Officer Michael Pierson will assume executive oversight of Ameris Bank Mortgage, Ameris Bank Equipment Finance and US Premium Finance from LaHaise.
Ameris Bank (NYSE:ABCB) on February 18, 2026 introduced DirectBiller, a digital invoicing and payment platform for business clients to replace manual billing and reduce paper costs.
DirectBiller enables digital invoice creation, delivery via email, SMS or portal, customer payment by preferred method, and direct deposit of funds to business accounts. It targets businesses with subscription models and high invoice volumes and is available now to Ameris Bank customers.
Ameris Bancorp (NYSE: ABCB) reported record full-year 2025 results and strong Q4 performance. Full-year net income was $412.2 million ($6.00 diluted EPS) and Q4 net income was $108.4 million ($1.59 diluted EPS).
Key metrics: ROA ~1.54%, NIM 3.79% for 2025, earning asset growth $1.32B, tangible book value up to $44.18, and $77M+ of share repurchases in 2025.
Ameris Bancorp (NYSE: ABCB) will release its Q4 2025 financial results after market close on January 29, 2026. Management will host a teleconference at 9:00 a.m. ET on January 30, 2026 to discuss results and answer questions.
Dial-in details: 1-844-481-2939 (conference ID: Ameris Bancorp). A replay will be available one hour after the call through February 6, 2026 at 1-855-669-9658 (access code 2935441). Financial data and a live webcast will be available on the company Investor Relations page.
Company snapshot: Ameris Bancorp manages $27.1 billion in assets as of September 30, 2025 and operates financial centers across five southeastern states.
Ameris Bancorp (NYSE: ABCB) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share, payable on January 5, 2026 to shareholders of record as of December 31, 2025.
Ameris Bancorp is the parent of Ameris Bank, headquartered in Atlanta, operating financial centers across five southeastern states and offering banking, lending, treasury, insurance premium financing, and mortgage services.
The company reported $27.1 billion in assets as of September 30, 2025.
Ameris Bank (ABCB) is distributing $3.75 million in affordable housing grants on November 7, 2025.
The bank awarded three grants of $1,250,000 each to projects in Florida and Georgia that will support the construction of a total of 171 affordable rental units (120 units in Orlando, 40 in St. Augustine, 11 in Thomasville).
Funds were secured through the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta 2025 Affordable Housing Program General Fund, which awarded $50 million via a competitive process.
Ameris Bancorp (NYSE: ABCB) reported Q3 2025 net income of $106.0M or $1.54 per diluted share and YTD net income $303.8M ($4.41 per diluted share) for the nine months ended Sept 30, 2025. Key metrics: ROA 1.56%, ROTCE 14.57%, tangible book value up to $42.90 (+15.2% annualized), net interest margin 3.80%, and efficiency ratio 49.19%.
Balance sheet highlights: assets $27.10B, loans $21.26B, deposits $22.23B; board authorized up to $200M share repurchase through Oct 31, 2026. Provision for credit losses rose to $22.6M in Q3.