Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.80
Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) Dividend History
Income profile from 1994 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.9%
Payout Ratio
13.4%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
2 years
ABCB Dividend Income Check
Safety
13.4% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
2 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.1% and trend is rising.
ABCB Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.9%
Trailing DPS$0.80
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout13.4%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout10.7%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak2 years
3Y CAGR10.1%
5Y CAGR5.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.1%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.4%
Total Shareholder Yield2.2%
1Y Total Return42.4%
5Y Total Return75.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)6.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$17,53510Y ago$32,74220Y ago$45,848
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
ABCB Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (29 years of payments)
ABCB Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Ameris Bancorp distributes 13.4% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 10.7%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
ABCB has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 10.1% and 5-year CAGR of 5.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, ABCB returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.9% dividend yield, 1.4% buyback yield, 2.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.1% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 75.4%, with dividends contributing 6.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $32,742 today.
ABCB Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$3.35
Avg/Payment$0.1675
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026Latest | $0.2000 | — | 88.35% | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.2000 | — | 1.03% | Apr 6, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.2000 | — | 1.08% | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.2000 | — | 1.09% | Oct 6, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.2000 | — | 1.16% | Jul 7, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.2000 | — | 1.22% | Apr 7, 2025 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.2000 | ↑ +33.3% | 1.04% | Jan 6, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $0.1500 | — | 96.17% | Oct 7, 2024 |
ABCB Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#9 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.9%
#9 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
13.4% payout
Streak
2Y
5.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.2%
#8 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABCBAmeris Bancorp | $6.1B | 0.9% | 13.4% | 2 | Sustainable |
2nd  SFNCSimmons First Nation… | $3.3B | 3.7% | — | 14 | Unknown |
 HOMBHome Bancshares, Inc… | $5.9B | 2.7% | 33.4% | 15 | Sustainable |
1st  HOPEHope Bancorp, Inc. | $1.7B | 4.0% | 1.2% | 0 | Sustainable |
 NBTBNBT Bancorp Inc. | $2.6B | 2.9% | 42.9% | 13 | Sustainable |
 IBCPIndependent Bank Cor… | $747M | 2.9% | 31.5% | 11 | Sustainable |
 FFINFirst Financial Bank… | $5.0B | 2.1% | 41.8% | 15 | Sustainable |
 BANRBanner Corporation | $2.3B | 2.9% | 34.6% | 1 | Sustainable |
3rd  CVBFCVB Financial Corp. | $3.0B | 3.6% | 53.0% | 0 | Sustainable |
ABCB Annual Dividend History (1994–2026)
33 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.40 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.0% |
| 2025 | $0.80 | 23.1% | 4 | $6.00 | 13.3% | 7.50x | 2.1% |
| 2024 | $0.65 | 8.3% | 4 | $5.19 | 12.5% | 7.98x | 1.7% |
| 2023 | $0.60 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.89 | 15.4% | 6.48x | 1.6% |
| 2022 | $0.60 | 0.0% | 4 | $4.99 | 12.0% | 8.32x | 1.6% |
| 2021 | $0.60 | 0.0% | 4 | $5.40 | 11.1% | 9.00x | 1.6% |
| 2020 | $0.60 | 20.0% | 4 | $3.77 | 15.9% | 6.28x | 1.6% |
| 2019 | $0.50 | 25.0% | 4 | $2.75 | 18.2% | 5.50x | 1.3% |
| 2018 | $0.40 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.80 | 14.3% | 7.00x | 1.0% |
| 2017 | $0.40 | 33.3% | 4 | $1.98 | 20.2% | 4.95x | 1.0% |
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ABCB — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ABCB stock.
How much dividend does ABCB pay per share?
Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.80 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.9%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is ABCB's next ex-dividend date?
ABCB's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. ABCB typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is ABCB's dividend safe?
ABCB's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +13.4% and FCF payout ratio of +10.7%. The 2-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has ABCB increased its dividend?
ABCB has 2 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +5.9%.
How often does ABCB pay dividends?
Ameris Bancorp pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.80 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 32+ years from 1994 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in ABCB grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in ABCB five years ago would be worth approximately $17,535 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is ABCB's yield on cost for long-term holders?
ABCB's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.9% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.