Amerant Bancorp Receives 'Hold' Rating from Analysts

Analysts give mixed reviews on the bank's stock performance

Mar. 13, 2026 at 4:50am

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Shares of Amerant Bancorp Inc. (NYSE:AMTB) have received an average 'Hold' rating from six analysts currently covering the company, according to a report from Marketbeat.com. One analyst has a 'Sell' recommendation, two have a 'Hold' rating, and three have issued a 'Buy' recommendation on the stock. The average 12-month price target among the analysts is $23.75.

Why it matters

Amerant Bancorp is a community-oriented financial institution based in Coral Gables, Florida. The mixed analyst ratings on the stock reflect the company's performance and outlook, which could impact investor sentiment and the stock price going forward.

The details

Several brokerages have recently weighed in on Amerant Bancorp. Zacks Research downgraded the stock from 'Hold' to 'Strong Sell', while Wall Street Zen cut its rating from 'Buy' to 'Hold'. On the other hand, Piper Sandler raised its price target from $22 to $25 and maintained an 'Overweight' rating, and Keefe, Bruyette & Woods boosted its price target from $21 to $23 while keeping a 'Market Perform' rating.

  • Amerant Bancorp reported its latest quarterly earnings on January 22, 2026.

The players

Amerant Bancorp Inc.

A community-oriented financial institution headquartered in Coral Gables, Florida that offers a range of deposit and lending products to retail and commercial clients.

Zacks Research

An equity research firm that provides investment research and analysis.

Wall Street Zen

A financial research and analysis firm.

Piper Sandler

An investment bank and financial services firm.

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods

An investment bank focused on the financial services sector.

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