AMTB Amerant Bancorp Inc.
Executive Summary
Four major institutional sellers (Citadel, Morgan Stanley, Ameriprise, UBS) reduced AMTB by a combined $5.6M in Q3 2025, while D.E. Shaw added $769K. Citadel's near-total exit accounts for the bulk of the selling, which overwhelms the lone buyer signal. This is a rare bearish cluster in a regional bank that has historically underperformed the model's prior reports by -2.85% on average at T+20.
Key Financial Metrics
Institutional Positions
Net institutional flow: -$4.9M
▲ Buyers (1)
| Institution | Action | Change | Position Value | Value Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D.E. Shaw | ADD | +47% | $2.2M | $769.0K |
▼ Sellers (4)
| Institution | Action | Change | Prev Value | Value Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citadel | NEAR_EXIT | 87.8% | $4.1M | -$3.5M |
| Ameriprise Financial | TRIM | 33.3% | $2.8M | -$829.4K |
| Ubs Am, A Distinct Business Un | TRIM | 42.8% | $1.6M | -$616.0K |
| Morgan Stanley | TRIM | 25.1% | $3.1M | -$653.4K |
Actionable Insight
The concentrated selling from Citadel (near-exit) and consistent trimming from Morgan Stanley, UBS, and Ameriprise suggests waning conviction across both quantitative and fundamental allocators. D.E. Shaw's small add does not offset. Expect continued distribution unless a compelling catalyst reverses the trend. Monitor upcoming Q4 earnings for sequential loan growth and credit quality — the sell-side consensus is 80% bullish, creating a potential disappointment risk if results miss.
Key Facts
- 4 institutional sellers vs 1 buyer in Q3 2025
- Aggregate net selling of -$5.6M
- Citadel cut position by ~88%, near-full exit for -$3.5M in value
- D.E. Shaw added $769K (+47%) but only to $2.2M small base
- Passive/quant-driven selling dominates — Morgan Stanley, Citadel, UBS, Ameriprise all trimmed
Financial Impact
Total institutional selling of ~$5.6M vs buying of ~$769K, net -$4.9M outflow from tracked institutional books in one quarter
Risk Factors
- Institutional selling may precede additional downward pressure if the cluster is visible to the market
- 13F data has a 45-day lag — these positions may already be further reduced
- 80% analyst consensus bullish creates asymmetric downside if earnings miss
Market Snapshot
Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 1 institutional 13F filing from SEC EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| INST-CLUSTER Data (Synthetic) | inst-cluster-AMTB-2025-Q3 |
Track record builds as more directional reports settle.
Filters
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Jun 11, 2026
3d ago
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S-3
| $23.77 awaiting T+5 | awaiting T+5 | — | — |
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Jun 11, 2026
3d ago
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Institutional Cluster
| $23.44 awaiting T+5 | awaiting T+5 | — | — |
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May 29, 2026
16d ago
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8-K
| $22.07 $22.78 | ▲ +3.22% | ▲ +5.97% | — |
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May 26, 2026
19d ago
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8-K
| $22.91 $22.53 | ▼ −1.66% | ▼ −2.87% | — |
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May 19, 2026
26d ago
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8-K
| $22.50 $22.43 | ▼ −0.31% | ▼ −2.11% | — |
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Apr 23, 2026
7w ago
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8-K
| $22.82 $22.97 | ▲ +0.66% | ▼ −0.25% | — |
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Apr 21, 2026
7w ago
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DEFA14A
| $23.64 $22.78 | ▼ −3.64% | ▼ −3.69% | — |
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Apr 10, 2026
9w ago
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8-K
| $23.90 $23.99 | ▲ +0.38% | ▼ −2.92% | — |
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Feb 28, 2026
15w ago
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Institutional Cluster
| $21.73 $21.31 | ▼ −1.93% | ▼ −0.73% | — |
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