Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2021

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule of Earnings Per Share

The following table shows the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share:

(in thousands, except per share data)	2021		2020		2019
Numerator:
Net income (loss) before attribution of noncontrolling interest	$	110,311	$	(1,722)	$	51,334
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(2,610)		—		—
Net income (loss) attributable to Amerant Bancorp Inc.	$	112,921	$	(1,722)	$	51,334
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders	$	112,921	$	(1,722)	$	51,334
Denominator:
Basic weighted averages shares outstanding	37,169		41,737		42,543
Dilutive effect of shared-based compensation awards	359		—		396
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding	37,528		41,737		42,939
Basic earnings (loss) per common share	$	3.04	$	(0.04)	$	1.21
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share	$	3.01	$	(0.04)	$	1.20