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AMERISAFE (AMSF) Dividend History & Yield

AMERISAFE (AMSF) has increased its dividend for multiple years and currently yields 8.31%. The most recent dividend was $0.4100/share on Mar 20, 2026, paid Quarterly.

Current Yield

8.31%

TTM Dividend/Share

$2.58

Payment Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

106.2%

Consecutive Growth Years

0

Div Growth (1Y CAGR)

-42.86%

Div Growth (5Y CAGR)

-10.98%

Div Growth (10Y CAGR)

-3.35%

Near average — fair value
Yield vs historical averages (same scale)
Now8.31%
1Y · 6.67%
3Y · 8.58%
5Y · 9.08%

AMSF: compare the "Now" marker to the 1Y / 3Y / 5Y averages on the scale. One valuation signal among many — review fundamentals before investing.

Dividend health

Chowder score

-2.7%

FCF payout ratio

97.7%

Net debt / EBITDA

-0.6x

Interest coverage

0.00x

ROIC (TTM)

17.8%

Dividend Safety Score

1 out of 8 checks passed

Payout ratio below 75%

Payout ratio is 106.2%, above the 75% threshold.

Free cash flow covers dividend

FCF/share ($0.47) does not fully cover dividend/share ($2.58).

No dividend cuts in 10+ years

11 dividend cut(s) in the last 10 years.

Positive earnings growth trend

Earnings per share have declined over the past 5 years.

10+ years of consecutive growth

Only 0 consecutive year(s) of dividend growth.

FCF payout ratio below 70%

FCF payout ratio is 97.7%, above the 70% threshold.

Net Debt/EBITDA below 3x

Net Debt/EBITDA is -0.6x.

Dividend growth ≤ earnings growth (5Y)

Dividend growth (-11.0%) exceeds EPS growth (-19.7%) — payout ratio expanding.

Per-payment dividend history

  • Ex-date Jun 12, 2026

    Payment date
    Jun 19, 2026
    Dividend
    $0.4100
    Adj. dividend
    $0.4100
  • Ex-date Mar 13, 2026

    Payment date
    Mar 20, 2026
    Dividend
    $0.4100
    Adj. dividend
    $0.4100
  • Ex-date Dec 5, 2025

    Payment date
    Dec 12, 2025
    Dividend
    $1.3900
    Adj. dividend
    $1.3900
  • Ex-date Sep 12, 2025

    Payment date
    Sep 26, 2025
    Dividend
    $0.3900
    Adj. dividend
    $0.3900
  • Ex-date Jun 13, 2025

    Payment date
    Jun 20, 2025
    Dividend
    $0.3900
    Adj. dividend
    $0.3900
  • Ex-date Mar 7, 2025

    Payment date
    Mar 21, 2025
    Dividend
    $0.3900
    Adj. dividend
    $0.3900
  • Ex-date Dec 6, 2024

    Payment date
    Dec 13, 2024
    Dividend
    $3.3700
    Adj. dividend
    $3.3700
  • Ex-date Sep 6, 2024

    Payment date
    Sep 20, 2024
    Dividend
    $0.3700
    Adj. dividend
    $0.3700
  • Ex-date Jun 14, 2024

    Payment date
    Jun 21, 2024
    Dividend
    $0.3700
    Adj. dividend
    $0.3700
  • Ex-date Mar 7, 2024

    Payment date
    Mar 22, 2024
    Dividend
    $0.3700
    Adj. dividend
    $0.3700
  • Ex-date Nov 30, 2023

    Payment date
    Dec 15, 2023
    Dividend
    $3.8400
    Adj. dividend
    $3.8400
  • Ex-date Sep 7, 2023

    Payment date
    Sep 22, 2023
    Dividend
    $0.3400
    Adj. dividend
    $0.3400

Historical Dividend Yield

Mean trailing dividend yield using one ratio snapshot per calendar year in each lookback window (same basis as the yearly bars)—not CAGR.Mean yield1Y: 6.67%5Y: 9.08%10Y: 8.14%

Dividend Growth

CAGR (per year)1Y: -42.86%5Y: -10.98%10Y: -3.35%↓ Decelerating

Dividend Increase Track Record

The table shows 9 year-over-year increases across 13 calendar years of data (20132025).

YearPrevious DPSNew DPSChange
2026$2.5600
2025$4.4800$2.5600-42.9%
2024$4.8600$4.4800-7.8%
2023$5.2400$4.8600-7.3%
2022$5.1600$5.2400+1.6%
2021$4.5800$5.1600+12.7%
2020$4.5000$4.5800+1.8%
2019$4.3800$4.5000+2.7%
2018$4.3000$4.3800+1.9%
2017$3.9700$4.3000+8.3%
2016$3.6000$3.9700+10.3%
2015$1.9800$3.6000+81.8%
2014$0.3200$1.9800+518.8%
2013$0.3200

DPS sums split-adjusted amounts (adj. dividend) by ex-dividend calendar year—the same basis as the Adj. Dividend column in Dividend Payment History. The Dividend column can differ after stock splits. This table uses four decimals per annual total so the Change column matches the shown amounts; each payment row in Dividend Payment History also uses four.

Cash dividends paid (USD) — TTM and history

Trailing-twelve-month and annual common dividends paid for AMERISAFE (AMSF) from the consolidated cash flow statement, in USD as filed.

Latest period

$48.95M

YoY change

-43.1%

5Y CAGR

-11.3%

Peak year (2022)

$100.43M

Latest annual

$48.61M

Cash dividends paid over time for AMERISAFE (AMSF)

Per-period cash dividends paid

Cash dividends paid annual + quarterly history for AMERISAFE (AMSF)

Fiscal yearPeriod endedReportedDividends PaidYoYYoY change
2025$48.61M-43.1%-$36.83M
2024$85.44M-8.4%-$7.87M
2023$93.31M-7.1%-$7.12M
2022$100.43M+0.5%+$498,000
2021$99.93M+12.6%+$11.15M
2020$88.78M+2.0%+$1.76M
2019$87.02M+3.0%+$2.52M
2018$84.49M+2.2%+$1.85M
2017$82.64M+8.6%+$6.53M
2016$76.11M+11.0%+$7.55M
2015$68.56M+85.0%+$31.49M
2014$37.07M+527.2%+$31.16M
2013$5.91M+$5.91M
2012$0$0
2011$0$0
2010$0$0
2009$0$0
2008$0-100.0%-$8.59M
2007$8.59M+$8.59M
2006$0-100.0%-$8.59M
2005$8.59M+$8.59M
2004$0$0
2003$0
1995$0

The 2025 reading of AMERISAFE (AMSF) dividends paid is $48.61M – plunged 43.1% year-over-year.

Through 2020–2025 (5 years), AMERISAFE dividends paid delivered a -11.3% annualised rate; with a net decline across the window.

Between 2022 and 2025, AMERISAFE dividends paid plunged 51.6%, falling from $100.43M to $48.61M.

$100.43M stands as the all-time-high annual dividends paid, posted in 2022, against a low of $0 during 1995.

Among 8 Financial Services peers, AMERISAFE (AMSF) ranks 8th; the peer median for dividends paid is $5.36B.

AMERISAFE Dividends Paid 2025: $48.61M

AMERISAFE dividends paid in 2025 was $48.61M, plunged 43.1% below 2024.

AMERISAFE Dividends Paid 2024: $85.44M

AMERISAFE dividends paid in 2024 was $85.44M, declined 8.4% below 2023.

AMERISAFE Dividends Paid 2023: $93.31M

AMERISAFE dividends paid in 2023 was $93.31M, declined 7.1% below 2022.

AMERISAFE Dividends Paid 2022: $100.43M

AMERISAFE dividends paid in 2022 was $100.43M, edged up 0.5% from 2021. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.

AMERISAFE Dividends Paid 2021: $99.93M

AMERISAFE dividends paid in 2021 was $99.93M.

See more financial history for AMERISAFE (AMSF).

Sector peers by dividends paid

Companies in the same sector as AMERISAFE, ranked by their latest dividends paid.

CompanyDividends PaidSector
JPMorgan Chase (JPM)$16.63BFinancial Services
Bank of America (BAC)$9.56BFinancial Services
Morgan Stanley (MS)$6.59BFinancial Services
Wells Fargo (WFC)$5.43BFinancial Services
Goldman Sachs (GS)$5.28BFinancial Services
Visa (V)$4.63BFinancial Services
Mastercard (MA)$2.76BFinancial Services
Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B)$0Financial Services

Frequently asked questions

Does AMERISAFE pay dividends?

Yes, AMERISAFE (AMSF) pays quarterly dividends of approximately $2.58 per share annually, yielding 8.31%.

What is AMERISAFE's dividend yield?

AMERISAFE (AMSF) has a current dividend yield of 8.31%.

Is AMERISAFE's dividend safe?

AMERISAFE (AMSF) passes 1 out of 8 dividend safety checks. See the detailed breakdown above for each criterion.

Is AMERISAFE a yield trap?

AMERISAFE (AMSF) shows 3 warning signals: Payout ratio exceeds 90%; Dividend growth rate declining for multiple years; Dividends declining for 3+ consecutive years. Investors should review fundamentals carefully.

How many consecutive years has AMERISAFE increased its dividend?

AMERISAFE (AMSF) has 0 consecutive years of dividend increases.

What is AMERISAFE's dividend payout ratio?

AMERISAFE (AMSF) has a dividend payout ratio of 106.2%. Trailing twelve months (GAAP): adjusted dividends over roughly 12 months aligned with the latest reported quarter, divided by the sum of diluted EPS from the last four fiscal quarters (not NII or taxable income for BDCs/REITs).

What is AMERISAFE's dividends paid?

Latest reported dividends paid for AMERISAFE (AMSF) is $48.95M (period ending March 31, 2026).

How has AMERISAFE dividends paid changed year-over-year?

AMERISAFE (AMSF) dividends paid changed -43.1% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.

What is the long-term growth rate of AMERISAFE dividends paid?

AMERISAFE (AMSF) dividends paid compound annual growth rate is -11.3% over the most recent 5 years available.

When did AMERISAFE dividends paid hit its highest annual value?

AMERISAFE dividends paid reached its highest annual value of $100.43M in 2022.

What was AMERISAFE dividends paid in 2024?

AMERISAFE (AMSF) dividends paid in 2024 was $85.44M.

What was AMERISAFE dividends paid in 2025?

AMERISAFE (AMSF) dividends paid in 2025 was $48.61M.