Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions
ABCB Stock Forecast
Ameris Bancorp stock forecast is as follows: an average price target of $65.50 (represents a 5.73% upside from ABCB’s last price of $61.95) and a rating consensus of 'Buy', based on 6 wall street analysts offering a 1-year stock forecast.
ABCB Price Target
The average price target for Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) is $65.50 based on 1-year price targets from 6 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months, with a price target range of $67.00 to $64.00. This represents a potential 5.73% upside from ABCB's last price of $61.95.
ABCB Analyst Ratings
According to 6 Wall Street analysts, Ameris Bancorp's rating consensus is 'Buy'. The analyst rating breakdown for ABCB stock is 0 'Strong Buy' (0.00%), 4 'Buy' (66.67%), 2 'Hold' (33.33%), 0 'Sell' (0.00%), and 0 'Strong Sell' (0.00%).
Ameris Bancorp Price Target by Analyst
| Date | Analyst | Company | Price Target | Price when Published | Price Target/Price when Published | Price Target/Last Closing Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2024 | Michael Rose | Raymond James | $67.00 | $63.45 | 5.59% | 8.15% |
| Jul 29, 2024 | Tyler Stafford | Stephens | $64.00 | $61.06 | 4.81% | 3.31% |
| Apr 29, 2024 | Casey Orr Whitman | Piper Sandler | $57.00 | $48.49 | 17.55% | -7.99% |
| Apr 01, 2024 | Brandon King | Truist Financial | $54.00 | $48.38 | 11.62% | -12.83% |
| Apr 28, 2022 | Raymond James | $50.00 | $42.11 | 18.74% | -19.29% |
The latest Ameris Bancorp stock forecast, released on Oct 28, 2024 by Michael Rose from Raymond James, set a price target of $67.00, which represents a 5.59% increase from the stock price at the time of the forecast ($63.45), and a 8.15% increase from ABCB last price ($61.95).
Ameris Bancorp Price Target by Period
| 1M | 3M | 12M | |
|---|---|---|---|
| # Anlaysts | - | 1 | 4 |
| Avg Price Target | - | $67.00 | $60.50 |
| Last Closing Price | $61.95 | $61.95 | $61.95 |
| Upside/Downside | -100.00% | 8.15% | -2.34% |
In the current month, the average price target of Ameris Bancorp stock is -, according to 0 Wall Street analyst offering twelve months forecast. The average price target represents a -100.00% decrease as opposed to Ameris Bancorp's last price of $61.95. This month's average price target is down -100.00% compared to last quarter, and down -100.00% compared to last year.
Analyst Ratings Upgrades/Downgrades
| Date | Company | Previous Rating | New Rating | Rating Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2024 | Raymond James | Outperform | Outperform | Upgrade |
| Jul 29, 2024 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Outperform | Outperform | Hold |
| Jul 29, 2024 | Stephens | Equal-Weight | Equal-Weight | Hold |
| Apr 29, 2024 | Piper Sandler | Overweight | Overweight | Hold |
| Oct 10, 2023 | William Blair | Outperform | Initialise | |
| Oct 10, 2023 | Citigroup | Neutral | Downgrade | |
| Apr 28, 2022 | Raymond James | Outperform | Outperform | Hold |
Ameris Bancorp's last stock rating was published by Raymond James on Oct 28, 2024. The company gave ABCB a "Outperform" rating, the same as its previous rate.
Ameris Bancorp Financial Forecast
Ameris Bancorp Revenue Forecast
| Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | Jun 19 | Mar 19 | Mar 18 | Mar 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $272.29M | $276.04M | $267.27M | $272.11M | $278.18M | $9.92M | $8.92M | $246.61M | $237.85M | $250.47M | $282.40M | $274.44M | $320.75M | $283.82M | $200.13M | $209.37M | $224.67M | $135.91M | $129.25M | $94.72M | $85.36M |
| Avg Forecast | $300.71M | $298.63M | $289.36M | $274.74M | $278.64M | $278.13M | $272.81M | $258.05M | $264.66M | $273.49M | $263.50M | $265.14M | $281.13M | $276.22M | $262.88M | $240.02M | $241.59M | $245.10M | $263.83M | $260.93M | $274.68M | $270.66M | $222.66M | $209.29M | $211.06M | $213.40M | $139.72M | $130.90M | $94.72M | $83.92M |
| High Forecast | $306.39M | $304.26M | $294.82M | $275.57M | $279.28M | $282.71M | $272.81M | $258.05M | $265.82M | $277.10M | $268.47M | $270.14M | $286.43M | $276.22M | $262.88M | $240.02M | $241.59M | $245.10M | $263.83M | $260.93M | $274.68M | $270.66M | $222.66M | $209.29M | $211.06M | $213.40M | $139.72M | $130.90M | $113.66M | $100.70M |
| Low Forecast | $293.22M | $291.19M | $282.15M | $273.91M | $277.99M | $273.54M | $272.81M | $258.05M | $262.85M | $271.45M | $256.94M | $258.54M | $274.13M | $276.22M | $262.88M | $240.02M | $241.59M | $245.10M | $263.83M | $260.93M | $274.68M | $270.66M | $222.66M | $209.29M | $211.06M | $213.40M | $139.72M | $130.90M | $75.77M | $67.13M |
| # Analysts | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 17 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.00% | 1.05% | 1.01% | 0.97% | 1.01% | 0.04% | 0.04% | 1.02% | 0.97% | 0.95% | 1.08% | 1.00% | 1.19% | 1.27% | 0.96% | 0.99% | 1.05% | 0.97% | 0.99% | 1.00% | 1.02% |
Ameris Bancorp's average Quarter revenue forecast for Dec 23 based on 3 analysts is $264.66M, with a low forecast of $262.85M, and a high forecast of $265.82M. ABCB's average Quarter revenue forecast represents a -2.80% decrease compared to the company's last Quarter revenue of $272.29M (Sep 23).
Ameris Bancorp EBITDA Forecast
| Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | Jun 19 | Mar 19 | Mar 18 | Mar 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 17 |
| EBITDA | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $109.45M | $87.66M | $167.32M | $158.75M | $147.11M | $141.92M | $132.87M | $122.39M | $136.63M | $138.19M | $186.90M | $156.76M | $181.50M | $74.86M | $70.99M | $133.84M | $80.29M | $85.62M | $84.17M | $48.28M | $41.20M |
| Avg Forecast | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $145.75M | - | - | - | $132.50M | $133.48M | $93.78M | $89.25M | $120.45M | $82.02M | $83.21M | $89.57M | $91.18M | $93.26M | $91.89M | $75.60M | $104.25M | $71.66M | $72.45M | $47.44M | $86.88M | $48.28M | $40.49M |
| High Forecast | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $174.90M | - | - | - | $159.00M | $160.18M | $93.78M | $89.25M | $144.54M | $82.02M | $83.21M | $89.57M | $109.41M | $93.26M | $91.89M | $75.60M | $125.10M | $71.66M | $72.45M | $47.44M | $104.26M | $57.94M | $48.59M |
| Low Forecast | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $116.60M | - | - | - | $106.00M | $106.79M | $93.78M | $89.25M | $96.36M | $82.02M | $83.21M | $89.57M | $72.94M | $93.26M | $91.89M | $75.60M | $83.40M | $71.66M | $72.45M | $47.44M | $69.51M | $38.63M | $32.39M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.26% | 1.19% | 1.57% | 1.59% | 1.10% | 1.49% | 1.64% | 1.54% | 2.05% | 1.68% | 1.98% | 0.99% | 0.68% | 1.87% | 1.11% | 1.80% | 0.97% | 1.00% | 1.02% |
3 analysts predict ABCB's average Quarter EBITDA for Dec 23 to be -, with a high of - and a low of -. This is -100.00% lower than Ameris Bancorp's previous annual EBITDA (Sep 23) of $109.45M.
Ameris Bancorp Net Income Forecast
| Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | Jun 19 | Mar 19 | Mar 18 | Mar 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 17 |
| Net Income | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $80.11M | $62.63M | $60.42M | $82.22M | $92.56M | $90.07M | $81.70M | $81.94M | $81.68M | $88.33M | $124.96M | $94.28M | $116.14M | $32.24M | $19.32M | $61.25M | $21.38M | $38.90M | $39.91M | $26.66M | $21.15M |
| Avg Forecast | $90.75M | $87.30M | $81.50M | $76.25M | $81.04M | $79.54M | $78.62M | $89.62M | $76.27M | $77.75M | $78.74M | $81.47M | $89.37M | $91.88M | $81.99M | $74.06M | $80.65M | $81.24M | $82.76M | $60.96M | $79.89M | $61.72M | $41.61M | $28.37M | $66.02M | $65.37M | $66.08M | $41.19M | $26.66M | $20.79M |
| High Forecast | $92.98M | $89.44M | $83.50M | $78.86M | $83.78M | $81.97M | $78.63M | $107.54M | $78.31M | $82.61M | $80.54M | $97.76M | $107.24M | $93.94M | $83.14M | $88.88M | $80.65M | $83.59M | $82.76M | $73.15M | $79.89M | $61.72M | $41.61M | $34.05M | $66.02M | $65.37M | $66.08M | $49.43M | $31.99M | $24.95M |
| Low Forecast | $87.81M | $84.47M | $78.86M | $72.99M | $75.54M | $77.11M | $78.61M | $71.69M | $72.86M | $72.20M | $76.93M | $65.18M | $71.49M | $89.82M | $80.84M | $59.25M | $80.65M | $78.89M | $82.76M | $48.77M | $79.89M | $61.72M | $41.61M | $22.70M | $66.02M | $65.37M | $66.08M | $32.95M | $21.33M | $16.63M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.03% | 0.80% | 0.74% | 0.92% | 1.01% | 1.10% | 1.10% | 1.02% | 1.01% | 1.07% | 2.05% | 1.18% | 1.88% | 0.77% | 0.68% | 0.93% | 0.33% | 0.59% | 0.97% | 1.00% | 1.02% |
Ameris Bancorp's average Quarter net income forecast for Dec 23 is $76.27M, with a range of $72.86M to $78.31M. ABCB's average Quarter net income forecast represents a -4.80% decrease compared to the company's last Quarter net income of $80.11M (Sep 23).
Ameris Bancorp SG&A Forecast
| Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | Jun 19 | Mar 19 | Mar 18 | Mar 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 17 |
| SG&A | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $84.62M | $83.96M | $84.44M | $79.01M | $82.25M | $84.67M | $86.27M | $90.53M | $93.03M | $99.33M | $109.30M | $121.13M | $109.89M | $107.14M | $90.26M | $85.20M | $89.95M | $48.82M | $48.50M | $40.45M | $35.47M |
| Avg Forecast | $94.26M | $93.61M | $90.70M | $86.12M | $87.34M | $87.18M | $85.51M | $108.42M | $82.96M | $85.72M | $82.60M | $98.56M | $98.73M | $86.59M | $82.41M | $89.60M | $75.74M | $76.84M | $82.71M | $53.32M | $86.11M | $84.85M | $69.80M | $132.54M | $66.17M | $66.90M | $43.80M | $50.07M | $40.45M | $34.86M |
| High Forecast | $96.04M | $95.37M | $92.41M | $86.38M | $87.54M | $88.62M | $85.51M | $130.10M | $83.32M | $86.86M | $84.15M | $118.28M | $118.48M | $86.59M | $82.41M | $107.52M | $75.74M | $76.84M | $82.71M | $63.98M | $86.11M | $84.85M | $69.80M | $159.04M | $66.17M | $66.90M | $43.80M | $60.08M | $48.54M | $41.83M |
| Low Forecast | $91.91M | $91.27M | $88.44M | $85.86M | $87.14M | $85.74M | $85.51M | $86.74M | $82.39M | $85.09M | $80.54M | $78.85M | $78.99M | $86.59M | $82.41M | $71.68M | $75.74M | $76.84M | $82.71M | $42.66M | $86.11M | $84.85M | $69.80M | $106.03M | $66.17M | $66.90M | $43.80M | $40.05M | $32.36M | $27.89M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.99% | 1.02% | 0.86% | 0.80% | 0.95% | 1.03% | 0.96% | 1.20% | 1.21% | 1.20% | 2.05% | 1.41% | 1.30% | 1.53% | 0.68% | 1.29% | 1.34% | 1.11% | 0.97% | 1.00% | 1.02% |
Ameris Bancorp's average Quarter SG&A projection for Dec 23 is $82.96M, based on 3 Wall Street analysts, with a range of $82.39M to $83.32M. The forecast indicates a -1.97% fall compared to ABCB last annual SG&A of $84.62M (Sep 23).
Ameris Bancorp EPS Forecast
| Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | Jun 19 | Mar 19 | Mar 18 | Mar 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 17 |
| EPS | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $1.16 | $0.91 | $0.87 | $1.19 | $1.34 | $1.30 | $1.18 | $1.18 | $1.18 | $1.27 | $1.80 | $1.36 | $1.68 | $0.47 | $0.28 | $0.88 | $0.31 | $0.82 | $0.84 | $0.70 | $0.59 |
| Avg Forecast | $1.31 | $1.26 | $1.18 | $1.10 | $1.17 | $1.15 | $1.14 | $1.04 | $1.10 | $1.13 | $1.14 | $1.18 | $1.34 | $1.33 | $1.19 | $1.06 | $1.17 | $1.18 | $1.20 | $1.13 | $1.16 | $0.89 | $0.60 | $0.76 | $0.96 | $0.95 | $0.96 | $0.92 | $0.73 | $0.57 |
| High Forecast | $1.35 | $1.29 | $1.21 | $1.14 | $1.21 | $1.19 | $1.14 | $1.04 | $1.13 | $1.20 | $1.17 | $1.20 | $1.37 | $1.36 | $1.20 | $1.06 | $1.17 | $1.21 | $1.20 | $1.13 | $1.16 | $0.89 | $0.60 | $0.76 | $0.96 | $0.95 | $0.96 | $0.92 | $0.88 | $0.68 |
| Low Forecast | $1.27 | $1.22 | $1.14 | $1.06 | $1.09 | $1.12 | $1.14 | $1.04 | $1.05 | $1.05 | $1.11 | $1.14 | $1.30 | $1.30 | $1.17 | $1.06 | $1.17 | $1.14 | $1.20 | $1.13 | $1.16 | $0.89 | $0.60 | $0.76 | $0.96 | $0.95 | $0.96 | $0.92 | $0.58 | $0.46 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.03% | 0.80% | 0.74% | 0.89% | 1.01% | 1.09% | 1.11% | 1.01% | 1.00% | 1.06% | 1.59% | 1.17% | 1.88% | 0.78% | 0.37% | 0.92% | 0.33% | 0.86% | 0.91% | 0.96% | 1.04% |
According to 3 Wall Street analysts, Ameris Bancorp's projected average Quarter EPS for Dec 23 is $1.10, with a low estimate of $1.05 and a high estimate of $1.13. This represents a -4.80% decrease compared to ABCB previous annual EPS of $1.16 (Sep 23).
Ameris Bancorp Peer Comparison by Price Target
| Ticker | Company | Last Closing Price | Avg Price Target | Upside/Downside | Avg Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CFFN | Capitol Federal Financial | $6.46 | $7.00 | 8.36% | Hold |
| BOKF | BOK Financial | $114.35 | $118.75 | 3.85% | Hold |
| BFST | Business First Bancshares | $27.02 | $28.00 | 3.63% | Buy |
| FFIN | First Financial Bankshares | $39.20 | $39.50 | 0.77% | Hold |
| ABCB | Ameris Bancorp | $65.36 | $65.50 | 0.21% | Buy |
| INDB | Independent Bank | $69.48 | $69.50 | 0.03% | Strong Buy |
| GSBC | Great Southern Bancorp | $64.79 | $62.00 | -4.31% | Hold |
| FBNC | First Bancorp | $47.35 | $43.00 | -9.19% | Buy |
| FGBI | First Guaranty Bancshares | $12.79 | $9.50 | -25.72% | Sell |