BUZZ-Amerant Bancorp's Q4 credit update disappointing but benign, Stephens says

Reuters
2025.12.31 13:51
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Wall Street brokerage Stephens describes Amerant Bancorp's Q4 credit update as disappointing but benign compared to previous updates. The regional lender reported $112.6 million in loans downgraded to non-accrual status, which was somewhat offset by paydowns and charge-offs. Persistent credit quality issues have raised concerns among investors, leading to the stock trading below tangible book value. Three out of four brokerages rate the stock as "buy" or higher, with a median price target of $21.50. As of the last close, AMTB stock is down 11.7% year-to-date.