Insider Buying Signal: Ameris Bancorp Shows Strong Potential
In this article, we analyze recent insights from the Dividend Channel “DividendRank” report, focusing on companies that have seen insider buying in the last six months. Company executives often possess valuable insights into their businesses. Typically, if an insider invests their own money to buy stock in the open market, it suggests they foresee a profitable outcome—either due to undervaluation of the stock, promising developments, or both. Therefore, when stocks show insider buying and rank highly, it attracts investor attention. A notable example is Ameris Bancorp (Symbol: ABCB), where Chief Credit Officer Douglas D. Strange recently made a significant purchase.
On March 12, Strange acquired 1,000 shares of ABCB, investing $56,953.40 at a price of $56.95 per share. As of Tuesday’s trading session, shares reached a low of $58.89, representing a 3.4% increase over Strange’s purchase price. Currently, Ameris Bancorp shares are trading up by 0.25% for the day. The chart below illustrates the one-year performance of ABCB shares in relation to its 200-day moving average:
Examining the chart, ABCB’s 52-week low is $44.225, while the high is $74.56. The last recorded trade for ABCB stands at $59.19. Below is a summary table showing the insider purchases over the past six months:
| Purchased | Insider | Title | Shares | Price/Share | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/12/2025 | Douglas D. Strange | Chief Credit Officer | 1,000 | $56.95 | $56,953.40 |
The DividendRank report highlighted that ABCB shares present attractive valuation and profitability metrics. This report also emphasized Ameris Bancorp’s robust track record of quarterly dividends and positive multi-year growth trends in vital financial areas.
The report explained, ”Dividend investors focused on value typically look for the strongest, most profitable companies that are also trading at appealing valuations. Our proprietary DividendRank formula identifies such companies to help investors find stocks worth additional research.”
Ameris Bancorp pays an annualized dividend of $0.80 per share, distributed quarterly, with the most recent ex-dividend date on March 31, 2025. The following chart provides a long-term view of ABCB’s dividend history—a key factor in assessing the likelihood of continued dividends.
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