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Amerant Bancorp Inc. reports news on its role as a Florida-based bank holding company operating through Amerant Bank, N.A. and Amerant Investments, Inc. Updates commonly cover quarterly financial results, asset quality, credit risk management, loan-portfolio actions, deposit trends, operational efficiency, dividends and share repurchase authorization.
Company releases also describe banking-center expansion in South Florida and Tampa, wealth management and investment services, product strategy across consumer and commercial offerings, and leadership or governance changes tied to the bank’s operating priorities.
Amerant Bancorp (NYSE: AMTB) reported 2Q26 net income attributable to the company of $21.0 million, or $0.53 diluted EPS, up from $17.9 million, or $0.44, in 1Q26. ROA rose to 0.84% and ROE to 9.23%.
Total assets reached $10.3 billion, while total gross loans grew 1.7% to $6.9 billion. Total deposits increased 5.2% to $8.4 billion, with core deposits up 9.4% to $6.4 billion, driving the loan-to-deposit ratio down to 82.17%.
Net interest income rose 2.9% to $82.6 million even as NIM edged down to 3.52%. Provision for credit losses declined to $4.8 million. Asset quality improved, with classified loans down 14.7% and non-performing assets down 2.6% to $186.6 million. The allowance for credit losses increased to $85.5 million.
The company repurchased 690,000 Class A shares for about $16.1 million and maintained a quarterly cash dividend of $0.09 per share, with the next payment scheduled for August 28, 2026, to holders of record on August 14, 2026.
Amerant Bancorp (NYSE: AMTB) announced that its Board of Directors declared a $0.09 per-share cash dividend on Amerant common stock on July 22, 2026. The dividend will be payable on August 28, 2026 to shareholders of record as of August 14, 2026.
Amerant Investments (AMTB), a subsidiary of Amerant Bank, appointed Ricardo Sucre as Head of International Wealth Management Business Development on July 6, 2026. The hire supports expansion of its international wealth management platform and advisor network.
Sucre brings 20+ years of experience serving international wealth clients at major firms.
Amerant Bancorp (NYSE: AMTB) will release its second quarter 2026 financial results on Thursday, July 23, 2026, after market close.
Management will host a conference call on Friday, July 24, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET, with access via telephone and live webcast on the investor relations website.
Amerant Bancorp (NYSE: AMTB) appointed Carlos Iafigliola as permanent President and CEO, effective May 18, 2026. He also becomes President and CEO of Amerant Bank N.A. after serving as Interim CEO since November 2025.
Iafigliola brings nearly 30 years of financial services experience and over 20 years at Amerant, including prior roles as CFO and COO overseeing core conversion, the Houston franchise sale, digital transformation and operational streamlining. The Board cites his leadership, strategic focus, and familiarity with Amerant’s phased roadmap to stabilize, optimize and grow the company.
Amerant Bancorp (NYSE: AMTB) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.09 per share on April 22, 2026. The dividend is payable on May 29, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 15, 2026.
The announcement confirms the board-approved payout amount and the record and payment dates for common stockholders.
Amerant (NYSE: AMTB) reported 1Q26 net income of $17.9M or $0.44 diluted EPS, up from $2.7M ($0.07) in 4Q25. Total assets were $9.9B; total deposits $7.9B; NII $80.3M (down 11.0%); PPNR $30.7M (up 469.6%). Board declared a $0.09/share cash dividend payable May 29, 2026.
Amerant Bancorp (NYSE: AMTB) will release its first quarter 2026 results on April 23, 2026 after market close and will host a conference call on April 24, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET.
Executives Carlos Iafigliola and Sharymar Calderón will discuss financial and operating results; a live webcast and a one-month replay will be available on the company investor site.
Amerant Bank (AMTB) named Tony Eelman EVP and Chief Product Officer on February 17, 2026. Eelman will lead enterprise product strategy across consumer, commercial, and program-based lending platforms, focusing on product alignment, technology leverage, and go-to-market execution to create a cohesive customer experience.
He previously served as President of Amerant Mortgage and held senior roles at City National Bank of Florida and FBC Mortgage.
Amerant Bancorp (NYSE: AMTB) declared a cash dividend of $0.09 per share, payable February 27, 2026 to holders of record on February 13, 2026. The Board also authorized a new $40 million share repurchase program effective through December 31, 2026. Repurchases may be executed in the open market, by block purchases, in privately negotiated transactions, or under Rule 10b-18 and may use a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The program is discretionary, may be suspended or discontinued, and repurchase timing depends on market, regulatory and liquidity considerations.