Ameris Bancorp
S&P 500ABCB/Financial Services · Banks - Regional/NYSE
Dividend Yield
0.92%
$0.80 · Annual Dividend
Dividend Safety Rating
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
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Very SafeAbout 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%
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