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Ameris BancorpABCB +1.01%60 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 10.10% as of Jun. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 10.20. GuruFocus rates ABCB with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $74.36 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 958 Banks companies, Ameris Bancorp ranks better than 50.31% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ameris Bancorp's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate or its related term are showing as below:
ABCB'
s 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -43.7 Med: 10.2 Max: 38.7
Current: 10.1
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Ameris Bancorp was 38.70% per year. The lowest was -43.70% per year. And the median was 10.20% per year.
ABCB's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is ranked better than 50.31% of 958
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 10.1
vs ABCB: 10.10
During the past 12 months, Ameris Bancorp's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 11.80% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Ameris Bancorp was 0.16. The lowest was 0.11. And the median was 0.13.
2. Dividend Yield % measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Ameris Bancorp Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
USD 0.200000
2026-06-30
2026-06-30
2026-07-06
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.200000
2026-03-31
2026-03-31
2026-04-06
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.200000
2025-12-31
2025-12-31
2026-01-05
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.200000
2025-09-30
2025-09-30
2025-10-06
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
Ameris Bancorp's Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Current Share Price is $85.83.
Ameris Bancorp's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is $0.8.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Ameris Bancorp was 2.84%. The lowest was 0.53%. And the median was 1.11%.
Warning Sign:
Ameris Bancorp stock Dividend Yield % is close to 5-year low.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Ameris Bancorp 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Related Terms>
ABCB vs AUB, ASB, FLG: 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Ameris Bancorp's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Ameris Bancorp 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Ameris Bancorp's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ameris Bancorp's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate falls into.
This is the average annual rate that a company has been raising its dividends. The growth rate is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 10.10% mean?
Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) has a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 10.10% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Ameris Bancorp and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 10.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Ameris Bancorp ranks #476 out of 958 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 49.7%.
Is Ameris Bancorp's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate too high?
Ameris Bancorp's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 10.10% is near median its 10-year median of 10.20. The Banks industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 10.10. Ameris Bancorp's value of 10.10% is 0% at this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ameris Bancorp ranks #476 out of 958 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ameris Bancorp has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ameris Bancorp's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate compare to AUB and ASB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Ameris Bancorp ranks #476 out of 958 companies for 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate. This puts Ameris Bancorp in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 10.10. Ameris Bancorp's value of 10.10% is 0% at this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.20 vs. the industry median of 10.10, Ameris Bancorp has consistently been at the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate for a Banks company?
The median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate among Banks companies is 10.10, based on 958 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ameris Bancorp's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 10.10% is 0% at the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Ameris Bancorp and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 10.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ameris Bancorp's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 10.10%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ameris Bancorp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $74.36, compared to a current price of $85.83 — trading 15.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 10.10%, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.20 and 0% at the Banks industry median of 10.10. Ameris Bancorp's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ameris Bancorp (ABCB), the current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 10.10% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ameris Bancorp stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $85.83 is trading 15.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $74.36.
GuruFocus considers Ameris Bancorp to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ABCB:
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate: 10.10% (near median its 10-year median of 10.20)
GF Value™: $74.36 vs. price of $85.83 (15.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 0% at the Banks median (#476 of 958)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ABCB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ameris Bancorp is a bank holding company that operates through Ameris Bank, its subsidiary. The company operates branches in Georgia, Alabama, Florida, and South Carolina. It offers traditional banking services such as business banking, personal banking, checking, savings, mobile banking, and others. The bank is organized into four segments: the Banking Division, the Retail Mortgage Division, the Warehouse Lending Division and the Premium Finance Division. The company generates majority of its revenue from the banking division. The company intends to acquire banks in its geographic region to increase its market share and expand beyond its current market.
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