• Ameris Bancorp's third-quarter 2026 net income more than doubled from the previous quarter to $116.09 million.
• Net interest income rose 8% year-over-year to $257.68 million, while noninterest income fell 13% quarter-over-quarter to $64.17 million.
• Noninterest expense dropped 35% from the previous quarter to $158.75 million, driven by a decline in litigation expense accrual.
• The board authorized up to $200 million in common stock repurchases through October 31, 2027.

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