Ameris Bancorp Stock Crosses 200-Day Moving Average

Shares of the regional bank hit a new high, raising questions about whether it's time to sell.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 7:44am

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Shares of Ameris Bancorp (NASDAQ:ABCB), a regional bank headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, recently crossed above their 200-day moving average, a key technical indicator that some investors use to assess whether a stock is overbought or oversold. The stock price reached as high as $83.44 on Monday before closing at $83.24, with heavy trading volume of nearly 500,000 shares.

Why it matters

Ameris Bancorp's stock performance is closely watched by investors, as the bank's fortunes are tied to the broader economic conditions in the southeastern United States, where it operates a network of branches and loan offices. The 200-day moving average crossing is seen by some as a potential sell signal, suggesting the stock may have run up too far, too fast.

The details

Several Wall Street analysts have weighed in on Ameris Bancorp's stock, with Stephens lifting its price target to $87 and maintaining an "equal weight" rating, while Keefe, Bruyette & Woods raised its target to $88 and kept an "outperform" rating. DA Davidson set a $94 price objective on the shares. Overall, the stock has a "Moderate Buy" rating from analysts, based on data from MarketBeat.

  • Ameris Bancorp's stock price crossed above its 200-day moving average on Monday, April 14, 2026.
  • The stock reached an intraday high of $83.44 on April 14, 2026.

The players

Ameris Bancorp

A regional bank headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia that operates a network of branches and loan production offices across the southeastern United States.

Stephens

A financial services firm that recently lifted its price target on Ameris Bancorp shares to $87 while maintaining an "equal weight" rating.

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods

A financial services firm that raised its price target on Ameris Bancorp shares to $88 while keeping an "outperform" rating.

DA Davidson

A financial services firm that set a $94 price objective on Ameris Bancorp shares.

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What’s next

Investors will be closely monitoring Ameris Bancorp's stock performance in the coming days and weeks to see if it can maintain its momentum above the 200-day moving average, or if it will pull back from current levels.

The takeaway

Ameris Bancorp's stock crossing above its 200-day moving average is a significant technical milestone that could signal the regional bank's shares are overbought, prompting some investors to consider taking profits. However, the stock's fundamental outlook remains positive, with analysts generally bullish on the company's prospects.