Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.55
AMERISAFE, Inc. (AMSF) Dividend History
Income profile from 2013 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
8.6%
Payout Ratio
1.0%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
AMSF Dividend Income Check
Safety
1.0% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.5% and trend is falling.
AMSF Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield8.6%
Trailing DPS$2.55
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.0%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout599.0%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR-21.2%
5Y CAGR-11.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.5%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.2%
Total Shareholder Yield10.8%
1Y Total Return-31.7%
5Y Total Return-20.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)34.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$7,94610Y ago$13,33920Y ago$68,677
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.
AMSF Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (14 years of payments)
AMSF Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
AMERISAFE, Inc. distributes 1.0% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 599.0%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
AMSF does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of -21.2% and 5-year CAGR of -11.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, AMSF returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 8.6% dividend yield, 2.2% buyback yield, 10.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.5% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is -20.5%, with dividends contributing 34.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $13,339 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
AMSF Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$22.25
Avg/Payment$1.1125
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2026Latest | $0.4100 | — | 8.61% | Jun 19, 2026 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | $0.4100 | ↓ -70.5% | 7.85% | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Dec 5, 2025 | $1.3900 | ↑ +256.4% | 6.89% | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Sep 12, 2025 | $0.3900 | — | 10.26% | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | $0.3900 | — | 10.17% | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Mar 7, 2025 | $0.3900 | ↓ -88.4% | 9.02% | Mar 21, 2025 |
| Dec 6, 2024 | $3.3700 | ↑ +810.8% | 8.14% | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Sep 6, 2024 | $0.3700 | — | 10.20% | Sep 20, 2024 |
AMSF Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
8.6%
#2 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
1.0% payout
Streak
0Y
-11.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
10.8%
#3 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd AMSFAMERISAFE, Inc. | $556M | 8.6% | 1.0% | 0 | Sustainable |
1st  KNTKKinetik Holdings Inc… | $3.3B | 16.5% | 2.8% | 3 | Sustainable |
3rd  EIGEmployers Holdings, … | $967M | 3.0% | 2.8% | 2 | Sustainable |
 ACGLArch Capital Group L… | $33.7B | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0 | Sustainable |
 HIGThe Hartford Financi… | $36.7B | 1.5% | 15.4% | 15 | Sustainable |
 TRVThe Travelers Compan… | $65.2B | 1.4% | 15.6% | 20 | Sustainable |
 WRBW. R. Berkley Corpor… | $24.8B | 2.7% | 39.4% | 3 | Sustainable |
 SIGISelective Insurance … | $5.0B | 1.8% | 19.9% | 15 | Sustainable |
 CINFCincinnati Financial… | $25.0B | 2.1% | 21.9% | 7 | Sustainable |
AMSF Annual Dividend History (1995–2026)
25 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.82 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.4% |
| 2025 | $2.56 | -42.9% | 4 | $2.47 | 103.6% | 0.96x | 4.5% |
| 2024 | $4.48 | -7.8% | 4 | $2.89 | 155.0% | 0.65x | 7.8% |
| 2023 | $4.86 | -7.3% | 4 | $3.23 | 150.5% | 0.66x | 8.5% |
| 2022 | $5.24 | 1.6% | 4 | $2.88 | 181.9% | 0.55x | 9.1% |
| 2021 | $5.16 | 12.7% | 5 | $3.39 | 152.2% | 0.66x | 9.0% |
| 2020 | $4.58 | 1.8% | 5 | $4.47 | 102.5% | 0.98x | 8.0% |
| 2019 | $4.50 | 2.7% | 5 | $4.80 | 93.8% | 1.07x | 7.8% |
| 2018 | $4.38 | 1.9% | 4 | $3.71 | 118.1% | 0.85x | 7.6% |
| 2017 | $4.30 | 8.3% | 4 | $2.40 | 179.2% | 0.56x | 7.5% |
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Start ComparisonAMSF — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying AMSF stock.
How much dividend does AMSF pay per share?
AMERISAFE, Inc. (AMSF) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.55 per share, with a current dividend yield of +8.6%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is AMSF's next ex-dividend date?
AMSF's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. AMSF typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is AMSF's dividend safe?
AMSF's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.0% and FCF payout ratio of +599.0%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has AMSF increased its dividend?
AMSF has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -11.0%.
How often does AMSF pay dividends?
AMERISAFE, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.55 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 13+ years from 2013 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in AMSF grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in AMSF five years ago would be worth approximately $7,946 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is AMSF's yield on cost for long-term holders?
AMSF's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +8.6% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.