Brevan Howard Capital Management 13F: Cuts AMTB Stake by $2.3M

Brevan Howard Capital Management Scales Back Amerant Bancorp Holdings

Brevan Howard Capital Management adjusted its portfolio by cutting its stake in Amerant Bancorp NYSE:AMTB by 29.7%, according to a Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The prominent hedge fund sold 95,000 shares during the period, leaving it with 225,000 shares. Based on the market price at the time, the remaining investment carried a reported value of about $5.36 million.

Amerant Bancorp Stock Context and Trading Levels

Shares of Amerant Bancorp change hands around $23.81. The regional bank's stock has traveled between a 52-week low of $15.62 and a 52-week high of $30.60. Its current price sits very close to its 200-day moving average of $23.82, while trading well under its 50-day moving average of $28.59. The company has a market capitalization of roughly $1.16 billion and a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 21.1.

Recent Earnings and Dividend Profile

Amerant Bancorp brought in $391.3 million in revenue over the trailing period, though revenue growth dipped 7.9%. The lender posted a net profit margin of 14.4% alongside earnings of $1.40 per share. Income-focused investors receive an annual dividend of $0.36 per share, which works out to a dividend yield of 1.21% based on a payout ratio of 25.7%. The bank is scheduled to share its next round of financial results on October 27, 2026.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Wall Street research firms continue to monitor the regional banking institution. On August 12, 2026, Stephens & Co. downgraded the stock to an Equal-Weight rating. Earlier in the summer on August 3, 2026, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods kept a Market Perform rating on the shares while raising its price target from $26.00 to $31.00. Across the broader analyst community, the stock holds an average target price of $31.88 with opinions from four analysts.

Inside Amerant Bancorp Operations

Amerant Bancorp functions as the bank holding company for Amerant Bank, N.A., delivering banking products and services to consumers and corporate clients across the United States. The financial institution offers standard checking and savings accounts, commercial real estate loans, consumer credit lines, and wealth management services through its network of banking centers primarily based in Florida.

Looking Ahead at Institutional Holdings

Because 13F filings look backward, this snapshot reflects holdings as of May 15, 2026, and may not represent the fund's current position today. Market observers will need to wait for subsequent quarterly disclosures from Brevan Howard Capital Management to see if the fund continues trimming its regional bank exposure or changes course.