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Amerant Bancorp Appoints Interim CEO Amid Leadership Change

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Amerant Bancorp Appoints Interim CEO Amid Leadership Change

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The latest announcement is out from Amerant Bancorp ( (AMTB) ).

On November 4, 2025, Amerant Bancorp announced the mutual agreement for Jerry Plush to step down as President and CEO, effective November 5, 2025. Carlos Iafigliola, previously the Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, has been appointed as the Interim CEO. The transition is part of Amerant’s ongoing efforts to advance its growth strategy and improve operational efficiency. The Board, led by newly appointed Chair Odilon Almeida Jr., will conduct a search for a permanent CEO. The leadership change is not related to any disagreements or compliance issues, and the Board is confident in Iafigliola’s ability to lead the company through its next phase of growth.

The most recent analyst rating on (AMTB) stock is a Hold with a $20.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Amerant Bancorp stock, see the AMTB Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on AMTB Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, AMTB is a Neutral.

Amerant Bancorp’s overall stock score reflects a company facing profitability challenges despite strong cash flow growth and improved leverage. The technical indicators suggest bearish momentum, and valuation metrics indicate potential overvaluation. The earnings call provided a mixed outlook, with strengths in net interest margin and capital strength offset by concerns over asset quality and loan growth.

To see Spark’s full report on AMTB stock, click here.

More about Amerant Bancorp

Amerant Bancorp Inc. is a bank holding company headquartered in Coral Gables, Florida, operating since 1979. Through its main subsidiary, Amerant Bank, N.A., and Amerant Investments, Inc., the company provides deposit, credit, and wealth management services to individuals and businesses. It operates 22 banking centers, primarily in South Florida and Tampa.

Average Trading Volume: 223,190

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: $707.7M

Learn more about AMTB stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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