Earnings summaries and quarterly performance for Amerant Bancorp.
Executive leadership at Amerant Bancorp.
Gerald P. Plush
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
Carlos Iafigliola
Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Juan Esterripa
Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Banking Officer
Sharymar Calderón
Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Board of directors at Amerant Bancorp.
Ashaki Rucker
Director
Erin D. Knight
Director
Gustavo Marturet M.
Director
John W. Quill
Director
Lisa Lutoff-Perlo
Director
Millar Wilson
Director
Odilon Almeida Junior
Lead Independent Director
Oscar Suarez
Director
Pamella J. Dana
Director
Research analysts who have asked questions during Amerant Bancorp earnings calls.
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Recent press releases and 8-K filings for AMTB.
- Amerant Bancorp Inc. reported a significant decline in net income to $2.7 million and diluted earnings per share to $0.07 in Q4 2025, down from $14.8 million and $0.35 in Q3 2025, primarily driven by a substantial increase in noninterest expense to $106.8 million.
- The company's total assets decreased to $9.8 billion and total deposits to $7.8 billion in Q4 2025, compared to $10.4 billion and $8.3 billion in Q3 2025.
- Asset quality metrics deteriorated, with non-performing loans increasing to $171.4 million and NPAs/Total Assets rising to 1.91% in Q4 2025.
- For Q1 2026, Amerant Bancorp Inc. projects net interest margin to be in the 3.65-3.70% range and expenses to be approximately $70-$71 million, while continuing capital management actions including a $0.09 per share dividend and $13.0 million in share repurchases.
- Amerant Bancorp reported diluted EPS of $0.07 for Q4 2025, a significant decrease from $0.35 in Q3 2025, with total assets declining to $9.8 billion from $10.4 billion and Net Interest Margin (NIM) decreasing to 3.78% from 3.92%. The efficiency ratio worsened to 95.19% from 69.84%.
- The company's Non-Performing Assets increased to $187 million, or 1.9% of total assets, in Q4 2025, up from $140 million or 1.3% in Q3 2025, following extensive credit reviews.
- Amerant approved a three-year strategic plan focused on credit transformation, balance sheet optimization, and operational efficiency, aiming for an ROA close to 1% and an efficiency ratio close to 60% by year-end 2026.
- For Q1 2026, the company projects loan balances at similar levels to Q4 2025, with full-year 2026 loan growth estimated between 7%-9%, and expects net interest margin to be in the 3.65%-3.70% range.
- During Q4 2025, Amerant repurchased 737,334 shares at a weighted average price of $17.63 per share and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.09 per share.
- Amerant Bancorp reported diluted EPS of $0.07 for Q4 2025, a significant decrease from $0.35 in Q3 2025, with ROA at 0.10% and an efficiency ratio of 95.19%, largely impacted by increased expenses and decreased net income.
- The company has approved a three-year strategic plan to stabilize, optimize, and grow, focusing on credit transformation, balance sheet optimization (including reducing assets below the $10 billion watermark), and operational efficiency.
- Non-performing assets increased to $187 million or 1.9% of total assets in Q4 2025, up from $140 million or 1.3% in the prior quarter, driven by rigorous review efforts.
- For Q1 2026, the company projects net interest margin in the 3.65%-3.70% range and expenses of $70 million-$71 million, with full-year 2026 loan growth estimated between 7%-9%.
- Long-term financial targets include achieving a 1% Return on Assets and a 60% efficiency ratio by year-end 2026.
- Amerant Bancorp reported diluted income per share of $0.07 for Q4 2025, a decrease from $0.35 in Q3 2025, with the efficiency ratio rising to 95.19% from 69.84%.
- Total assets were intentionally reduced to $9.8 billion in Q4 2025, down from $10.4 billion in Q3 2025, by reducing wholesale funding and higher-cost deposits to stay below the $10 billion watermark.
- Non-Performing Assets increased to $187 million, or 1.9% of total assets, in Q4 2025, up from $140 million or 1.3% in the prior quarter, following extensive credit reviews.
- The company approved a three-year strategic plan focusing on credit transformation, balance sheet optimization, and operational efficiency, projecting 7%-9% loan growth for 2026 and targeting a 1% Return on Assets and 60% efficiency ratio by year-end 2026.
- In Q4 2025, Amerant Bancorp repurchased 737,334 shares at a weighted average price of $17.63 per share and declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.09 per share.
- Amerant Bancorp Inc. reported net income attributable to the Company of $2.7 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2025, and $52.4 million, or $1.26 per diluted share, for the full-year 2025.
- Non-interest expense significantly increased by 37.2% to $106.8 million in Q4 2025 compared to $77.8 million in Q3 2025, leading to an efficiency ratio of 95.19% in Q4 2025, up from 69.84% in Q3 2025.
- Total non-performing assets rose by 33.6% to $186.9 million in Q4 2025, compared to $139.9 million in Q3 2025.
- The Company's Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.09 per share of common stock on January 21, 2026, and repurchased 737,334 shares for $13.0 million in Q4 2025.
- Amerant Bancorp reported net income attributable to the Company of $2.7 million or $0.07 per diluted share for the fourth quarter of 2025, a decrease from $14.8 million or $0.35 per diluted share in the third quarter of 2025.
- For the full-year 2025, net income attributable to the Company was $52.4 million or $1.26 per diluted share, a significant improvement from a net loss of $15.8 million or ($0.44) per diluted share for the full-year 2024.
- Total assets decreased to $9.8 billion and total deposits decreased to $7.8 billion in Q4 2025, representing declines of 6.1% and 6.2% respectively, compared to the prior quarter.
- Non-interest expense rose to $106.8 million in Q4 2025, a 37.2% increase from Q3 2025, resulting in an efficiency ratio of 95.19%.
- The Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.09 per share of common stock on January 21, 2026, and the company repurchased 737,334 shares for approximately $13.0 million in Q4 2025.
- For Q3 2025, Amerant Bancorp Inc. reported net income of $14.8 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.35.
- Carlos Iafigliola was named Interim CEO and Director, and Odilon Almeida Jr. was appointed Board Chairman.
- The company's 4Q25 outlook for non-interest income, core expenses, and net interest margin remains unchanged, with core return on assets (ROA) potentially closer to 1%.
- Targeted cost reduction initiatives are expected to deliver $3-4 million per quarter (4-5% reduction) with a goal to reach 7-8% per quarter by year-end 2026.
- In Q3 2025, the company repurchased 487,657 shares for $10.0 million and intends to utilize the $13 million remaining in its authorized buyback program in Q4 2025.
- Amerant Bancorp Inc. announced a leadership transition, with Jerry Plush stepping down as Chairman and CEO, effective November 5, 2025.
- Carlos Iafigliola, previously Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, has been appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer.
- Odilon Almeida Jr., formerly Lead Independent Director, was appointed Board Chair.
- The Board will conduct a search for a permanent CEO, which is expected to include external candidates and Mr. Iafigliola.
- Jerry Plush stepped down as Chairman and CEO of Amerant Bancorp Inc. effective November 5, 2025.
- Carlos Iafigliola, previously Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, was appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer effective November 5, 2025.
- Odilon Almeida Jr., formerly Lead Independent Director, was appointed Board Chair effective November 5, 2025.
- The Board will conduct a search for a permanent CEO, which is expected to include external candidates and Mr. Iafigliola.
- Amarin's Q3 2025 net income was impacted by a higher provision for credit losses, resulting in a decrease in Return on Assets (ROA) to 0.57% and Return on Equity (ROE) to 6.21% compared to 0.91% and 10.06% respectively in Q2.
- The company's primary focus in Q3 was on asset quality over loan growth, with non-performing assets increasing to $140 million (1.3% of total assets) from $98 million (0.9% of total assets) in the prior quarter. Gross loans declined by $247.4 million to $6.9 billion.
- Despite these challenges, Amarin reported a strong net interest margin of 3.92% and net interest income of $94.2 million, an increase of $3.7 million quarter-over-quarter.
- For Q4 2025, the company projects net loan growth between $125 million to $175 million, a net interest margin of approximately 3.75%, and expects expenses to decrease to the range of $74 million to $75 million.
- Capital levels remain strong, with CET1 at 11.54%. The Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.09 per share, and the company plans to utilize the $13 million remaining in its authorized share buyback program in Q4.
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