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American Business Bank reports company developments tied to its Southern California commercial banking business and OTCQX-traded common stock under the symbol AMBZ. The bank serves business clients including wholesalers, manufacturers, service businesses, professionals and nonprofits, with financial services that include business loans, lines of credit, treasury management and deposit solutions.
Recurring news themes include quarterly earnings, net interest margin trends, loan and deposit activity, capital and regulatory capital commentary, cash dividend declarations, and leadership or board changes. Company updates also reference its regional loan production office network and its focus on middle-market business banking relationships across Southern California.
American Business Bank (OTCQX: AMBZ) announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a third stock repurchase program. The Bank may buy back up to $21 million of its common stock, or approximately 288,555 shares, representing about 3.25% of outstanding shares, subject to regulatory approval.
The Bank previously completed a first repurchase program in August 2025, repurchasing 227,541 shares, and a second program in August 2026, repurchasing 123,064 shares. American Business Bank is headquartered in Los Angeles and serves business clients across multiple Southern California loan production offices.
American Business Bank (OTCQX: AMBZ) declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per common share, payable on September 15, 2026 to shareholders of record on August 6, 2026, equivalent to an annual dividend of $1.20 per share.
The Board also declared a special cash dividend of $1.00 per share with the same record and payment dates. According to American Business Bank, original shareholders will have received $2.90 per share in cash and hold stock currently valued above $72.00. Management indicated it plans to use both opportunistic share repurchases and cash dividends to manage capital.
American Business Bank (OTCQX: AMBZ) reported record Q2 2026 net income of $16.2 million, or $1.77 per diluted share, up 25% year over year and 2% sequentially. Core diluted EPS was $1.87. Net interest income rose 15% year over year to $42.2 million, with net interest margin at 3.92%, up from 3.58% a year ago.
Total loans grew $28 million (1%) quarter over quarter, while deposits increased $34 million (1%) to $3.9 billion; non-interest bearing deposits were 46% of total. Tangible book value per share increased $1.82 sequentially to $49.17. The bank reported no borrowings, a return on average equity of 15.11%, an efficiency ratio of 47%, remained “well-capitalized,” and paid a quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share while repurchasing 31,500 shares.
American Business Bank (OTCQX: AMBZ) was ranked 6th in S&P Global Market Intelligence’s Top 50 Community Banks with assets between $3 billion and $10 billion for 2025, based on 2025 year-end financials. The ranking focuses on funding stability, cost efficiency and interest-rate resilience.
According to American Business Bank, Steven Arnold joined on May 26, 2026 as EVP, Chief Risk Officer and General Counsel. S&P Global Market Intelligence is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI).
American Business Bank (OTCQX: AMBZ) reported record quarterly net income of $15.9 million ($1.73 diluted) for Q1 2026, up 7% sequentially and 33% year-over-year. Net interest margin widened to 3.93% (3.89% core). Loans rose $51 million (2%), deposits declined 1% to $3.9 billion, and the bank paid a quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per share.
Other highlights: cost of average deposits 0.97%, return on average equity 15.03%, tangible book value per share $47.35, no borrowings at quarter end, and continued well-capitalized status.
American Business Bank (OTCQX: AMBZ) declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per common share. The dividend is expected to be paid on June 16, 2026 to shareholders of record as of May 7, 2026. At this rate the annualized dividend equals $1.20 per share.
American Business Bank is headquartered in Los Angeles and operates nine loan production offices across Southern California.
American Business Bank (OTCQX: AMBZ) announced that Jon Schlobohm will retire from the Bank’s Board of Directors, effective at the expiration of his current term on April 3, 2026. Mr. Schlobohm served on the board since 1998 and retired as President of National Corset Supply in 2007.
He is a former CPA, UCLA alumnus and private investor residing in Santa Barbara. The bank highlighted a namesake award honoring service professionals. American Business Bank is headquartered in downtown Los Angeles and operates nine loan production offices across Southern California.
American Business Bank (OTCQX: AMBZ) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per share, payable March 18, 2026 to shareholders of record as of February 26, 2026. At this rate the annualized dividend equals $1.20 per common share.
The board approved the regular dividend, reflecting the bank's distribution policy for common shareholders and specifying record and payment dates.
American Business Bank (OTCQX: AMBZ) was ranked in the 2026 OTCQX Best 50, an annual list of top performing companies on OTCQX based on 2025 performance. The ranking reflects one-year total return and average daily dollar volume growth and was published January 15, 2026.
The bank emphasizes its regional middle‑market focus across Southern California and highlights client services, lending solutions, and its nine loan production offices. Eric Dole resumed his role as Senior Vice President, Team Lead in North Orange County.
American Business Bank (OTCQX: AMBZ) reported record quarterly net income of $14.8 million (Q4 2025) or $1.61 per diluted share and full-year net income of $54.2 million or $5.86 per diluted share. Key metrics: net interest margin 3.78% (Q4), quarterly ROA 1.33% and ROE 14.68%, total loans exceeded $3 billion with quarterly loan growth of $126 million, tangible book value per share of $46.33, quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share, and share repurchases of 289,105 shares ($13.6M) in 2025. Deposits decreased $43 million in Q4 and the bank recorded realized investment securities losses that reduced non-interest income.