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
10.5%
Payout Ratio
1.0%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
13 years
AMSF Dividend Income Check
Safety
1.0% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
13 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.5% and trend is falling.
AMSF Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield10.5%
Trailing DPS$2.55
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.0%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout246.8%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak13 years
3Y CAGR-21.2%
5Y CAGR-11.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.5%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.7%
Total Shareholder Yield13.1%
1Y Total Return-38.3%
5Y Total Return-14.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)41.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$8,53210Y ago$11,72620Y ago$75,681
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
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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 246.8%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
AMSF has raised its dividend for 13 consecutive years, 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: 10.5% dividend yield, 2.7% buyback yield, 13.1% 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 -14.7%, with dividends contributing 41.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $11,726 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
AMSF Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$18.66
Avg/Payment$0.9330
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026Latest | $0.4100 | — | 10.58% | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Jun 12, 2026 | $0.4100 | — | 8.25% | 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 | — | 10.21% | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Mar 7, 2025 | $0.3900 | ↓ -88.4% | 9.06% | Mar 21, 2025 |
| Dec 6, 2024 | $3.3700 | ↑ +810.8% | 8.14% | Dec 13, 2024 |
AMSF Dividend vs Peers
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#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
10.5%
#2 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
1.0% payout
Streak
13Y
-11.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
13.1%
#3 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd AMSFAMERISAFE, Inc. | $456M | 10.5% | 1.0% | 13 | Sustainable |
1st  KNTKKinetik Holdings Inc… | $3.9B | 15.1% | 95.1% | 3 | At Risk |
 EIGEmployers Holdings, … | $1.1B | 2.6% | 2.8% | 4 | Sustainable |
 ACGLArch Capital Group L… | $33.2B | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0 | Sustainable |
 HIGThe Hartford Insuran… | $34.7B | 1.6% | 15.4% | 13 | Sustainable |
 TRVThe Travelers Compan… | $75.2B | 1.2% | 15.6% | 20 | Sustainable |
3rd  WRBW. R. Berkley Corpor… | $25.2B | 2.6% | 39.4% | 1 | Sustainable |
 SIGISelective Insurance … | $5.1B | 1.8% | 19.9% | 12 | Sustainable |
 CINFCincinnati Financial… | $25.0B | 2.0% | 21.9% | 38 | Sustainable |
AMSF Annual Dividend History (1995–2026)
25 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.23 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 2.1% |
| 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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AMSF — 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 +10.5%. Payments are made Quarterly.
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 Quarterly.
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 +246.8%. With 13 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is AMSF a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, AMERISAFE, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 13 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -11.0%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does AMSF pay dividends?
AMERISAFE, Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. 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 $8,532 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 +10.5% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.