Ameris Bancorp operates as the bank holding company for Ameris Bank that provides range of banking services to retail and commercial customers primarily in Georgia, Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina. The company operates through five segments: Banking Division, Retail Mortgage Division, Warehouse Lending Division, SBA Division, and Premium Finance Division. It offers commercial and retail checking, regular interest-bearing savings, money market, individual retirement, and certificates of deposit accounts. The company also provides commercial real estate, residential real estate mortgage, agricultural, and commercial and industrial loans; consumer loans, including motor vehicle, home improvement, and home equity loans, as well as loans secured by savings accounts and small unsecured personal credit lines. In addition, it originates, administers, and services commercial insurance premium loans and small business administration loans. The company operates 165 full service domestic banking offices and 35 mortgage and loan production offices. Ameris Bancorp was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
Ameris Bancorp Dividend Announcement
• Ameris Bancorp announced a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per ordinary share which will be made payable on 2024-10-07. Ex dividend date: 2024-09-30
• Ameris Bancorp annual dividend for 2024 was $0.45
• Ameris Bancorp annual dividend for 2023 was $0.60
• Ameris Bancorp's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 0.98%
• Ameris Bancorp's payout ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is 13.34%
• Ameris Bancorp's dividend growth over the last five years (2018-2023) was 8.45% year
Ameris Bancorp Dividend History
Ex-Div date | Dividend amount | Dividend type | Pay date |
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2024-09-30 | $0.15 | quarterly | 2024-10-07 |
2024-06-28 | $0.15 | quarterly | 2024-07-08 |
2024-03-27 | $0.15 | quarterly | 2024-04-08 |
2023-12-28 | $0.15 | quarterly | 2024-01-08 |
2023-09-28 | $0.15 | quarterly | 2023-10-09 |
2023-06-29 | $0.15 | quarterly | 2023-07-10 |
2023-03-30 | $0.15 | quarterly | 2023-04-10 |
2022-12-29 | $0.15 | quarterly | 2023-01-09 |
2022-09-29 | $0.15 | quarterly | 2022-10-10 |
2022-06-29 | $0.15 | quarterly | 2022-07-08 |
2022-03-30 | $0.15 | quarterly | 2022-04-08 |
2021-12-30 | $0.15 | quarterly | 2022-01-10 |
2021-09-29 | $0.15 | quarterly | 2021-10-08 |
2021-06-29 | $0.15 | quarterly | 2021-07-09 |
2021-03-30 | $0.15 | quarterly | 2021-04-09 |
2020-12-30 | $0.15 | quarterly | 2021-01-11 |
2020-09-29 | $0.15 | quarterly | 2020-10-09 |
2020-06-29 | $0.15 | quarterly | 2020-07-10 |
2020-03-30 | $0.15 | quarterly | 2020-04-10 |
2019-12-30 | $0.15 | quarterly | 2020-01-10 |
2019-09-27 | $0.15 | quarterly | 2019-10-10 |
2019-06-27 | $0.10 | quarterly | 2019-07-10 |
2019-03-28 | $0.10 | quarterly | 2019-04-10 |
2018-12-28 | $0.10 | quarterly | 2019-01-10 |
2018-09-27 | $0.10 | quarterly | 2018-10-10 |
2018-06-28 | $0.10 | quarterly | 2018-07-10 |
2018-03-28 | $0.10 | quarterly | 2018-04-10 |
2017-12-28 | $0.10 | quarterly | 2018-01-10 |
2017-09-28 | $0.10 | quarterly | 2017-10-10 |
2017-06-28 | $0.10 | quarterly | 2017-07-10 |
2017-03-29 | $0.10 | quarterly | 2017-04-10 |
2016-12-28 | $0.10 | quarterly | 2017-01-10 |
2016-09-28 | $0.10 | quarterly | 2016-10-11 |
2016-06-28 | $0.05 | quarterly | 2016-07-11 |
2016-03-29 | $0.05 | quarterly | 2016-04-11 |
2015-12-29 | $0.05 | quarterly | 2016-01-11 |
2015-09-28 | $0.05 | quarterly | 2015-10-09 |
2015-06-26 | $0.05 | quarterly | 2015-07-10 |
2015-03-27 | $0.05 | quarterly | 2015-04-10 |
2014-12-29 | $0.05 | quarterly | 2015-01-09 |
2014-09-26 | $0.05 | quarterly | 2014-10-10 |
2014-07-02 | $0.05 | quarterly | 2014-07-15 |
2009-06-26 | $0.05 | quarterly | 2009-07-10 |
2009-03-27 | $0.05 | quarterly | 2009-04-10 |
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Ameris Bancorp current trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 0.98%. Interested in purchasing Ameris Bancorp stock? Use our calculator to estimate your expected dividend yield:
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1. Determination of Dividend: Ameris Bancorp's board of directors reviews the company's financial performance, cash flow, future investment needs, and other relevant factors to determine the amount and timing of dividend payments.
2. Dividend Declaration: Once the board approves a dividend, Ameris Bancorp publicly announces the dividend amount, currency, and the ex-dividend date. The ex-dividend date is the date on or after which the buyer of the stock will not be eligible to receive the upcoming dividend payment.
3. Record Date: The record date is the date on which the company checks its records to identify shareholders who are eligible to receive the dividend. Only shareholders on record as of this date will receive the dividend.
4. Payment Date: On the designated payment date, Ameris Bancorp distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The dividend is usually paid in the form of cash directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or through other designated payment methods.
5. Tax Implications: Dividends received from Ameris Bancorp are generally taxable as income. Shareholders may need to report dividend income on their tax returns and pay applicable taxes according to their jurisdiction's tax regulations.
1. Record Date: Ameris Bancorp sets a record date, which is the date on which the company checks its records to determine the eligible shareholders. Only those who are shareholders on record as of this date will receive the dividend.
2. Payment Date: On the designated payment date, Ameris Bancorp distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The payment is usually made electronically, directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or bank account.
3. Currency: Ameris Bancorp declares the currency in which the dividend will be paid. Depending on the shareholder's location and the currency election made by the shareholder, the dividend will be converted to the appropriate currency during the payment process.
To assess the safety of Ameris Bancorp's dividend, it is crucial to analyze the company's financial health, debt levels, cash flow generation, and ability to sustain dividend payments over the long term. Additionally, monitoring the company's future earnings, cash flow projections, and management's commitment to dividend policies can provide valuable insights.
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