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AMR, AMTB and AVTR have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on March 2, 2026.

Coral Gables, FL, Feb. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amerant Bank, Florida's bank of choice with a growing presence across South Florida, is pleased to announce the appointment of Tony Eelman as EVP, Chief Product Officer. A senior financial services and mortgage-banking executive will now lead enterprise product strategy across the bank's financial services and program-based lending platforms.

Amerant Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTB - Get Free Report) insider Carlos Iafigliola acquired 1,000 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Friday, January 30th. The stock was acquired at an average price of $21.74 per share, for a total transaction of $21,740.00. Following the acquisition, the insider owned 15,964 shares of the company's stock,

Amerant Bancorp Inc. (AMTB) has restored profitability with $52.42 million net profit in 2025, ending three years of declining income. Amerant faces margin pressure from high deposit costs and real estate exposure, despite strategic risk reduction and asset quality improvements. Potential upside exists, with fair value estimated at $25.85 per share versus a ~$21 market price, implying 23% appreciation.

AMRN, AMTB and AAWH have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on January 28th, 2026.