ABCB Ameris Bancorp

BEARISH Impact: 7/10 Insider Cluster (12 insiders)
Horizon days Filed Feb 24, 2026 Processed 3mo ago
Insider cluster: 3 insiders, $0.0M total
Final — all horizons settled through T+60d ⚠ clustered
ABCB ▲ +4.37% at T+60d
SHORT call ✗ call lost -4.37% · α vs SPY +2.38% · entry $79.14 → $82.60
Currently $88.95 · -12.39% from $79.14 entry (call sign-flipped)
Entry anchored
Feb 23, 03:59 PM ET
via Databento tick
T+1d
+1.93%
call -1.93% · α -1.10%
$80.67
settled 4mo ago
T+5d
-0.01%
call +0.01% · α -1.02%
$79.13
settled 3mo ago
T+20d
-3.52%
call +3.52% · α -1.47%
$76.36
settled 3mo ago
T+60d
+4.37%
call -4.37% · α +2.38%
$82.60
settled 25d ago

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Executive Summary

Multiple C-suite executives and senior officers at Ameris Bancorp sold significant shares in the company on February 21, 2026, following large share acquisitions on February 20. The selling activity, totaling over $1.3 million, was concentrated among top executives including the CEO, CFO, and other key officers, suggesting coordinated post-acquisition disposition.

Key Financial Metrics

Direction
selling
Total Value
$1.4M
Insiders
12

Actionable Insight

Traders should monitor for potential downward pressure on ABCB shares as significant insider selling often precedes negative price action. Investigate whether the share acquisitions were tied to option exercises, which could imply tax-related selling rather than fundamental concerns.

Key Facts

  • CEO PROCTOR H PALMER JR sold 6,149 shares for $514,855.77 on February 21, following acquisition of 35,830 shares on February 20.
  • CFO Nicole S. Stokes sold 1,318 shares for $110,356.14 on February 21, after acquiring 27,470 shares on February 20.
  • All sales occurred at $83.73 per share on February 21, indicating a coordinated transaction.
  • Total value of insider sales in the cluster exceeds $1.3 million, with 12 separate sell transactions by C-suite executives.
  • February 20 share acquisitions were reported at $0 price, consistent with option exercises or vesting events.

Financial Impact

$1.3+ million in insider selling following share vesting

insider ownershipmarket sentimentshareholder dilution

Risk Factors

  • Insider selling after vesting may indicate lack of conviction in near-term prospects.
  • Coordinated exit by multiple C-suite executives increases perception of negative sentiment.
  • Potential for increased share supply if additional insiders follow suit.

Market Snapshot

Exchange
NYSE

Documents Analyzed

This report is based on 1 SEC document filed with EDGAR.

DocumentAccession Number
CONTEXT: Insider Cluster Data (20 trades, 7d window)cluster-ABCB-1771983347231
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Jun 12, 2026
today
8-K
BEARISH ★ 6/10
$88.99 awaiting T+5awaiting T+5$88.95 (+0.04%)
May 21, 2026
22d ago
S-3ASR
NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$84.69 $83.19▼ −1.77%▼ −3.43%$88.95 (+5.03%)
Apr 23, 2026
7w ago
8-K
BULLISH ★ 8/10
$84.89 $85.25▲ +0.42%▼ −0.49%$88.95 (+4.78%)
Apr 7, 2026
9w ago
DEFA14A
NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$79.59 $82.84▲ +4.08%▼ −1.25%$88.95 (+11.76%)
Feb 24, 2026
15w ago
8-K
NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$80.67 $79.22▼ −1.79%▼ −0.69%$88.95 (+10.27%)
Feb 24, 2026
15w ago
Insider Cluster
NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$79.14 $79.13▼ −0.01%▲ +1.02%$88.95 (+12.39%)
Feb 24, 2026
15w ago
Insider Cluster
BEARISH ★ 7/10
$79.14 $79.13▲ +0.01%▼ −1.02%$88.95 (−12.39%)
Feb 24, 2026
15w ago
Insider Cluster
BEARISH ★ 7/10
$79.14 $79.13▲ +0.01%▼ −1.02%$88.95 (−12.39%)
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