Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.28
Amerant Bancorp Inc. (AMTB) Dividend History
Income profile from 2021 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.2%
Payout Ratio
21.8%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
AMTB Dividend Income Check
Safety
21.8% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.4% and trend is unknown.
AMTB Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.2%
Trailing DPS$0.28
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout21.8%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout10.5%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGRN/A
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.4%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.0%
Total Shareholder Yield3.2%
1Y Total Return44.5%
5Y Total Return22.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)8.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$12,27210Y ago$14,04520Y ago$14,044
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.
AMTB Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (6 years of payments)
AMTB Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Amerant Bancorp Inc. distributes 21.8% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 10.5%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
AMTB does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, AMTB returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.2% dividend yield, 2.0% buyback yield, 3.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.4% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is 22.7%, with dividends contributing 8.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $14,045 today.
AMTB Recent Dividend Payments
Last 19 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$1.68
Avg/Payment$0.0884
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026Latest | $0.0900 | — | 1.61% | May 29, 2026 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | $0.0900 | — | 1.60% | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | $0.0900 | — | 2.05% | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $0.0900 | — | 1.81% | Aug 29, 2025 |
| May 15, 2025 | $0.0900 | — | 1.97% | May 30, 2025 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | $0.0900 | — | 1.51% | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Nov 14, 2024 | $0.0900 | — | 1.50% | Nov 29, 2024 |
| Aug 15, 2024 | $0.0900 | — | 1.78% | Aug 30, 2024 |
AMTB Dividend vs Peers
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#9 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.2%
#9 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
21.8% payout
Streak
0Y
— 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.2%
#9 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AMTBAmerant Bancorp Inc. | $991M | 1.2% | 21.8% | 0 | Sustainable |
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 IBCPIndependent Bank Cor… | $706M | 3.0% | 31.5% | 11 | Sustainable |
3rd  SFNCSimmons First Nation… | $3.2B | 3.9% | — | 14 | Unknown |
 INDBIndependent Bank Cor… | $4.0B | 2.6% | 50.7% | 15 | Sustainable |
2nd  CVBFCVB Financial Corp. | $2.8B | 3.9% | 53.0% | 0 | Sustainable |
 TRMKTrustmark Corporatio… | $2.6B | 2.2% | 26.1% | 1 | Sustainable |
 BANRBanner Corporation | $2.2B | 3.0% | 34.6% | 1 | Sustainable |
AMTB Annual Dividend History (2016–2026)
11 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.18 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.2% |
| 2025 | $0.36 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.26 | 28.6% | 3.50x | 2.4% |
| 2024 | $0.36 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.44 | — | — | 2.4% |
| 2023 | $0.36 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.96 | 37.5% | 2.67x | 2.4% |
| 2022 | $0.36 | 500.0% | 4 | $1.85 | 19.5% | 5.14x | 2.4% |
| 2021 | $0.06 | — | 1 | $3.01 | 2.0% | 50.17x | 0.4% |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-0.04 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.20 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.08 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.23 | — | — | — |
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AMTB — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying AMTB stock.
How much dividend does AMTB pay per share?
Amerant Bancorp Inc. (AMTB) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.28 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.2%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is AMTB's next ex-dividend date?
AMTB's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. AMTB typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is AMTB's dividend safe?
AMTB's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +21.8% and FCF payout ratio of +10.5%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has AMTB increased its dividend?
AMTB has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is N/A.
How often does AMTB pay dividends?
Amerant Bancorp Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.28 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 5+ years from 2021 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in AMTB grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in AMTB five years ago would be worth approximately $12,272 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is AMTB's yield on cost for long-term holders?
AMTB's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.2% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.