Ameris Bancorp
Ownership
Ownership Structure
Who owns Ameris Bancorp (ABCB)? This page shows the largest institutions and funds, the ownership structure and the latest insider transactions. 93.7% of the shares are freely tradable; institutional investors hold 98.4%.
Largest Shareholders
Institutions
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Inc | 14.63 | 9,818,406 | -0.4 | 03/31/2026 |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc. | 5.81 | 3,900,747 | +0.1 | 06/30/2026 |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC | 5.50 | 3,694,069 | +0.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| North Reef Capital Management LP | 5.10 | 3,423,243 | +25.1 | 03/31/2026 |
| State Street Corp | 4.95 | 3,319,796 | +3.8 | 03/31/2026 |
| Vanguard Capital Management, LLC | 4.32 | 2,896,345 | +0.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| Wellington Management Company LLP | 4.31 | 2,892,605 | +0.1 | 06/30/2026 |
| Independent Advisor Alliance | 3.95 | 2,647,757 | +6.3 | 03/31/2026 |
| Amvescap Plc. | 3.87 | 2,595,317 | +152.6 | 03/31/2026 |
Funds
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF | 5.72 | 3,836,549 | +0.0 | 08/31/2026 |
Largest reported positions according to regulatory filings; stake as a percentage of shares outstanding, change versus the previous filing. Source: fundamentals data.
Insider holdings
| Person | Role | Shares | Value | As of | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miller James B Jr | Director | 299,625 | 25,018,674 $ | Aug 18, 2026 | indirect |
| Stern William H | Director | 49,534 | 4,136,063 $ | Sep 14, 2026 | direct |
| Strange Douglas D | Chief Credit Officer | 29,520 | 2,464,920 $ | Aug 19, 2026 | direct |
| Bullard Rodney D | Director | 17,062 | 1,424,714 $ | Sep 14, 2026 | direct |
Holdings as of each person's most recent SEC Form 4 filing — excluding options and RSUs, which are not shares yet. Holdings may have changed between two filings.
Insiders
Insider Transactions
| Date | Person | Role | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | Stern William H | Director | Other | 279 | 84.98 | 23,709 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Bullard Rodney D | Director | Other | 221 | 84.98 | 18,781 |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Strange Douglas D | Chief Credit Officer | Other | 120 | 0.00 | – |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Miller James B Jr | Director | Other | 22,279 | 0.00 | – |
Reportable transactions by officers and major shareholders from SEC Form 4 filings. "Other" includes things like stock grants and option exercises without a buy/sell character. View all insider transactions →
Data as of: September 18, 2026 · Source: fundamental data & SEC filings (annual and quarterly reports, 10-K/10-Q)
Note: pure fact-based analysis, not investment advice and not a solicitation to buy or sell. All figures without guarantee.