Ameris Bancorp reported earnings results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023. For the fourth quarter, the company reported net interest income was USD 206.1 million compared to USD 224.14 million a year ago. Net income was USD 65.93 million compared to USD 82.22 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 0.96 compared to USD 1.19 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 0.96 compared to USD 1.18 a year ago.
For the full year, net interest income was USD 835.04 million compared to USD 801.03 million a year ago. Net income was USD 269.11 million compared to USD 346.54 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 3.9 compared to USD 5.01 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 3.89 compared to USD 4.99 a year ago.