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Ameris Bancorp

S&P 500

ABCB/Financial Services · Banks - Regional/NYSE

Dividend Yield

0.92%

$0.80 · Annual Dividend

Stock Price$90.43P/E13.8MCap5.9BLast update: Jun 26, 2026 at 06:56

Dividend Safety Rating

91/ 100Very Safe

ABCB's dividend appears very safe. Strengths include a 12.6% earnings payout ratio & 10.9% fcf payout ratio. The dividend has been growing at a 5.92% 5-year CAGR. As a financial company, some traditional cash flow metrics are less applicable. The score focuses on earnings-based coverage and profitability.

Based on 9 of 10 metrics

Strengths

  • Earnings Payout Ratio: 12.6%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
  • FCF Payout Ratio: 10.9%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
  • Operating Margin: 49.4%Healthy operating margin provides a wide buffer.

Risks

No material risks identified across rated metrics.

Payout & Coverage

Very Safe
12.6%Very Safe
10.9%Very Safe

Balance Sheet

N/A

Profitability

Safe

Dividend Track Record

Very Safe
11+ yrsVery Safe
NoneVery Safe
GrowingVery Safe

About Ameris Bancorp

Ameris Bancorp is a financial services holding company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, operating primarily through its subsidiary Ameris Bank. The company focuses on providing a broad range of banking products and services to retail, small business, and commercial clients across the Southeastern United States, with branch operations concentrated in Georgia, Alabama, Florida, and South Carolina. Its core activities are organized into four segments: the Banking division, which offers deposit accounts, commercial and consumer lending, treasury management, and digital banking services; the Retail Mortgage division, which originates residential mortgage loans; the Warehouse Lending division, which provides funding to mortgage originators; and the Premium Finance division, which finances insurance premiums for commercial customers. Ameris Bancorp plays a role in regional credit intermediation, supporting local businesses, real estate activity, and consumer financial needs, while leveraging both physical branches and online channels to deliver its services. Founded in 1980 and based in the United States, the company operates within the regional banking segment of the financial services industry.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

0.92%

Annual Dividend

$0.80

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

12.58%

FCF Payout Ratio

10.92%

52-Week Range

$62.79 - $91.19

Dividend History (2016–2025)

ABCB annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

ABCB earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

June 30, 2026

Next Payment Date

July 6, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

10.06%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

5.92%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

14.87%

3-Year Total Growth

33.33%

5-Year Total Growth

33.33%

10-Year Total Growth

300.00%

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

$9,043.00

Annual Income

$80.00

Quarterly Income

$20.00

Monthly Income

$6.67

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ABCB's current dividend yield?
Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) currently has a dividend yield of 0.92%, based on a stock price of $90.43 and an annual dividend of $0.80.
When is ABCB's next dividend payment date?
ABCB's next ex-dividend date is 2026-06-30 and the next payment date is 2026-07-06. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does ABCB pay in dividends per year?
Ameris Bancorp paid $0.80 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has ABCB been increasing its dividend?
Ameris Bancorp has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 5.92% and a 10-year CAGR of 14.87%.
Is ABCB's dividend safe?
Ameris Bancorp has a payout ratio of 12.58%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 10.92%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.
How is ABCB's Dividend Safety Rating calculated?
The Dividend Safety Rating evaluates Ameris Bancorp's dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (30%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (30%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for financial services companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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