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ABCB Stock Forecast: Ameris Bancorp Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 22 Oct 2026
$82
+2.17% on the day

The 7 Wall Street analysts covering Ameris Bancorp hold a median 12-month price target of $94 — +13.5% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 31 of 100 as at 22 Oct 2026 — in the lower half. The Street sees upside; the factor read is a caution. That gap is the story on this page.

Market cap
$5.5B
Ticker Nerd rank
31/ 100
Median analyst target
$94
Analysts covering
7
Revenue$318.0M+8.8% y/y
Net income$51.4M
Free cash flow$70.8M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+3.3%
1M
−0.1%
YTD
+11.7%
1Y
+13.8%
From 52W high
−11.4%
From 52W low
+18.1%
$70
$93
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

ABCB stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Ameris Bancorp on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 22 Oct 2026
31/ 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Quality
67
Momentum
60
Issuance
57
Revisions
50
Growth
45
Volatility
37
Accruals
25
Value
22
Size
22

Quality (67): The business earns solid, repeatable profits on what it owns.

Value (22): The shares cost a lot relative to the profits and assets behind them.

Size (22): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

ABCB stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on ABCB, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$70$80$90$100Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26ABCBHigh $100Median $94Low $84

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says7 analysts
3 Buy4 Hold0 Sell
Low $84Median $94High $100

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +13.5% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 2 moved their price target up and 3 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
9 Oct 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold$90 → $84
28 July 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold—
28 July 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold$92 → $90
27 July 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsBuy—
27 July 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsBuy$98 → $100
27 July 2026Piper SandlerMaintainsNeutral$96 → $92
27 July 2026Piper SandlerMaintainsNeutral—
13 July 2026Piper SandlerDowngradeNeutral—
13 July 2026Piper SandlerDowngradeNeutral$96
10 July 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold$89 → $92
10 July 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold—
1 July 2026Raymond JamesDowngradeMarket Perform—
28 Apr 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsBuy—
27 Apr 2026Stephens & Co.MaintainsEqual-Weight—
27 Apr 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold—
2 Feb 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsBuy—
2 Feb 2026Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsOutperform—
2 Feb 2026Stephens & Co.MaintainsEqual-Weight—
2 Feb 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold—
30 Jan 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsBuy—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

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Performance

ABCB vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 22 Oct 2026, Ameris Bancorp returned +13.8% against +15.6% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

ABCB vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
95100105110115120125130Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26ABCBS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

ABCB analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−1.5%
Analysts raising
0
Analysts cutting
1
Fundamentals

Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
14.6×

Cheaper than 47% of US stocks

Price / sales
4.7×

Cheaper than 25% of US stocks

Price / book
1.3×

Cheaper than 58% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
—
Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
3.6%

Higher than 36% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−53.2%

Higher than 10% of US stocks

Gross margin
—
Operating margin
50.2%

Higher than 96% of US stocks

Net margin
31.8%

Higher than 90% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
9.4%

Higher than 62% of US stocks

Return on assets
1.4%

Higher than 54% of US stocks

Dividend yield
1.0%

Higher than 70% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Ameris Bancorp has a market value of $5.5B and an enterprise value of $5.7B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.2B. The latest quarter grew 3.6% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $376.3M, a 30.6% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $5.53.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $522.0M.

  • Ameris Bancorp spent $152.5M on share buybacks and $54.8M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 67.1M.

  • Trailing P/E: 14.6×; forward P/E: 11.7× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 0.97%, paying out 14% of earnings.

  • Ameris Bancorp employs 2,650 people — $464K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 23 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

ABCB vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelBanks - Regional
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
ABCBAmeris Bancorp$5.5B31
ASBAssociated Banc-Corp$5.6B55
OZKBank OZK$5.6B75
AUBAtlantic Union Bankshares Corp.$5.7B53
EBCEastern Bankshares, Inc.$5.3B56
AXAxos Financial, Inc.$5.2B47
HWCHancock Whitney Corp.$5.9B37

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Ameris Bancorp — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest ABCB news & analysis

Compared to Estimates, Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) Q3 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

Zacks Investment Research · 23 Oct 2026neutral

Zacks Investment Research highlights Ameris Bancorp’s Q3 2026 revenue and EPS, and says key metrics can also be compared with Wall Street estimates and year-ago figures. The excerpt does not provide the results or comparisons.

Why it matters — These comparisons could offer ABCB watchers additional context on the quarter beyond revenue and EPS, but the excerpt gives no metric details.

Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) Q3 Earnings Top Estimates

Zacks Investment Research · 22 Oct 2026positive

Ameris Bancorp reported Q3 earnings of $1.73 per share, above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.68. Earnings were $1.53 per share a year earlier.

Why it matters — The results give ABCB watchers an update on quarterly earnings relative to both consensus estimates and the prior-year period.

Ameris Bancorp Announces Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results

Business Wire · 22 Oct 2026neutral

Ameris Bancorp reported third-quarter 2026 net income of $116.1 million, or $1.73 per diluted share, compared with $106.0 million, or $1.54 per diluted share, a year earlier. For the year-to-date period through September 30, 2026, net income was $278.0 million, or $4.13 per diluted share, versus $303.8 million, or $4.41 per diluted share, in the same period of 2025.

Why it matters — The results give ABCB watchers a comparison of quarterly and year-to-date earnings with the prior-year periods.

Exploring Analyst Estimates for Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) Q3 Earnings, Beyond Revenue and EPS

Zacks Investment Research · 21 Oct 2026neutral

Zacks Investment Research examines expected performance for Ameris Bancorp’s quarter ended September 2026, including key metrics beyond conventional revenue and EPS estimates.

Why it matters — The discussion offers ABCB watchers additional estimates to consider when assessing the quarter’s expected performance.

Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth

Zacks Investment Research · 15 Oct 2026neutral

Zacks Investment Research says Ameris Bancorp is scheduled to report next week and that Wall Street expects earnings growth. The excerpt says the company lacks the two key ingredients associated with a likely earnings beat.

Why it matters — ABCB watchers may note both the earnings-growth expectation and the article’s caution about the likelihood of a beat ahead of the report.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about ABCB stock

What is the ABCB stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 7 Wall Street analysts covering Ameris Bancorp have a median 12-month price target of $94, with estimates ranging from $84 to $100. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is ABCB stock a buy right now?

Of the 7 analysts covering Ameris Bancorp, 3 rate it a Buy, 4 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Ameris Bancorp 31 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 22 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank ABCB?

As at 22 Oct 2026, Ameris Bancorp ranks 31 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Quality (67 of 100).

Will ABCB stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 7 analysts implies +13.5% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Ameris Bancorp 31 out of 100 as at 22 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the ABCB stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Ameris Bancorp publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for ABCB are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $84 to $100 over the next 12 months.

How has ABCB stock performed over the past year?

Ameris Bancorp returned +13.8% over the 12 months to 22 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Ameris Bancorp do?

Ameris Bancorp is a bank holding company that operates through its subsidiary, Ameris Bank, to provide a broad range of financial services to retail and commercial customers. Ameris Bancorp’s business centers on traditional banking and lending, including deposit accounts, commercial and consumer loans, residential mortgage lending, treasury and cash management, insurance premium financing, and refinancing solutions.

What is the latest news on ABCB?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 23 Oct 2026): "Compared to Estimates, Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) Q3 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics". Zacks Investment Research highlights Ameris Bancorp’s Q3 2026 revenue and EPS, and says key metrics can also be compared with Wall Street estimates and year-ago figures. The excerpt does not provide the results or comparisons.

Company

About Ameris Bancorp.

Ameris Bancorp is a bank holding company that operates through its subsidiary, Ameris Bank, to provide a broad range of financial services to retail and commercial customers. Ameris Bancorp’s business centers on traditional banking and lending, including deposit accounts, commercial and consumer loans, residential mortgage lending, treasury and cash management, insurance premium financing, and refinancing solutions. The company also serves specialized markets through warehouse lending and premium finance operations, giving it a diversified mix of banking and fee-based services. Ameris Bancorp supports customers through full-service banking offices, mortgage locations, and select lending channels, with a strong focus on communities and businesses across the Southeastern United States. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Ameris Bancorp plays a significant role in regional banking by serving households, small businesses, and commercial clients with a wide suite of everyday financial products and credit solutions.

CEO Mr. H. Palmer Proctor Jr. · 2,650 employees · United States · https://www.amerisbank.com