Insider William Stern Buys Shares of Ameris Bancorp

William Stern, an insider at Ameris Bancorp, recently purchased 272 shares of the company at an average price of $87.48 per share. This transaction, which took place on June 22, 2026, amounted to a total value of $23,794.56. The purchase was not made under a pre-planned trading program, suggesting a personal vote of confidence in the company's prospects.

Insider Buying and Selling at Ameris Bancorp

Other recent insider activity at Ameris Bancorp includes purchases by Rodney Bullard, who acquired 214 shares on the same day as Stern, also at $87.48 per share. Earlier in May, Stern and Bullard both bought 1,003 shares each, although those transactions had no recorded price.

Other Institutional Activity in Ameris Bancorp

Several institutional investors have also been adjusting their positions in Ameris Bancorp. BlackRock, Inc. reduced its holdings by 42,004 shares, leaving it with about 9.8 million shares valued at approximately $765.7 million, a slight 0.4% decrease. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP trimmed its stake by 128,156 shares, ending with 3.9 million shares worth about $303.9 million, marking a 3.2% decrease. Meanwhile, Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC opened a new position, acquiring 3.7 million shares valued at $288.1 million. North Reef Capital Management LP increased its holdings by 686,215 shares, a 25.1% boost, totaling 3.4 million shares valued at $267 million. State Street Corp also grew its stake by 120,431 shares, a 3.8% increase, bringing its total to 3.3 million shares valued at $259.6 million.

Ameris Bancorp Stock Up 4.6%

On Wednesday, shares of NYSE:ABCB traded near $89.56. Ameris Bancorp, with a market capitalization of approximately $5.88 billion, has a P/E ratio of 13.7 and a forward P/E of 12.2. The stock's beta is 0.928, indicating its relative volatility compared to the market. Over the past year, the stock has seen a low of $60.54 and a high of $90.00. Its 50-day moving average stands at $84.95, with a 200-day moving average of $78.69.

Recent Earnings

Ameris Bancorp reported revenues of $1.17 billion, reflecting a growth rate of 12.8%. The company's net margin is 37.1%, with a return on equity of 11%. Earnings per share (EPS) stand at $6.36. The company is expected to release its next earnings report on July 27, 2026.

Dividend

Ameris Bancorp offers an annual dividend rate of $0.80, yielding 0.91%. The dividend payout ratio is a conservative 12.58%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Analysts have maintained their ratings on Ameris Bancorp. On April 28, 2026, DA Davidson maintained a 'buy' rating with a price target of $98.00. Stephens & Co. and Truist Securities both maintained 'hold' ratings with targets of $90.00 and $89.00, respectively. The consensus among analysts is a 'buy', with a mean price target of $93.86 based on seven opinions.

About Ameris Bancorp

Ameris Bancorp, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, operates as the bank holding company for Ameris Bank. It offers a range of banking services through its segments, including banking, retail mortgage, warehouse lending, and premium finance. The company provides various deposit accounts and loans, including commercial real estate, mortgage, and consumer loans. Founded in 1971, Ameris Bancorp serves its customers through full-service banking offices and mortgage and loan production offices.

Bottom Line

The recent insider purchase by William Stern at Ameris Bancorp suggests confidence in the company's future. While 13F filings provide a look at past institutional activity, insider transactions like Stern's can offer more current insights. Investors often track such moves to gauge sentiment and potential future performance, especially when combined with analyst ratings and market trends.