NASDAQ:AMSF AMERISAFE (AMSF) Stock Price, News & Analysis $48.52 -0.10 (-0.21%) (As of 09/6/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$48.17▼$48.9250-Day Range$43.05▼$50.6252-Week Range$41.97▼$54.80Volume63,096 shsAverage Volume125,033 shsMarket Capitalization$928.43 millionP/E Ratio15.12Dividend Yield3.05%Price Target$65.00 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrends Get AMERISAFE alerts: Email Address AMERISAFE MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingBuy3.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside34.0% Upside$65.00 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.00% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.57Based on 2 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth-12.50%From $2.40 to $2.10 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.4.01 out of 5 starsFinance Sector202nd out of 871 stocksFire, Marine, & Casualty Insurance Industry18th out of 53 stocks 3.5 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingAMERISAFE has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 1 buy rating, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageAMERISAFE has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about AMERISAFE's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.00% of the float of AMERISAFE has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverAMERISAFE has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.5, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in AMERISAFE has recently decreased by 17.18%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 4.2 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldAMERISAFE pays a meaningful dividend of 2.97%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthAMERISAFE has been increasing its dividend for 11 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of AMERISAFE is 46.11%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, AMERISAFE will have a dividend payout ratio of 70.48% next year. This indicates that AMERISAFE will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about AMERISAFE's dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for AMSF. Previous Next 1.4 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentAMERISAFE has a news sentiment score of 0.57. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.70 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for AMERISAFE this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, AMERISAFE insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 1.45% of the stock of AMERISAFE is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions97.41% of the stock of AMERISAFE is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about AMERISAFE's insider trading history. Previous Next 1.3 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for AMERISAFE are expected to decrease by -12.50% in the coming year, from $2.40 to $2.10 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of AMERISAFE is 15.12, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 128.08.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of AMERISAFE is 15.12, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 32.60.Price to Book Value per Share RatioAMERISAFE has a P/B Ratio of 3.07. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about AMERISAFE's valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Golden CrestBiden's Successor: The Radical Threat to YOUR Savings!Kamala Harris isn't just playing politics; she's a serious threat to your financial security. Kamala has a plan to take over your money and leave you with nothing. Higher taxes, government control, and a digital dollar to track every penny you spend. This isn't about convenience; it's about CONTROL.>> Get Your FREE Wealth Protection Guide << About AMERISAFE Stock (NASDAQ:AMSF)AMERISAFE, Inc., an insurance holding company, underwrites workers' compensation insurance in the United States. The company provides benefits to injured employees for temporary or permanent disability, death, and medical and hospital expenses. It sells its products through retail and wholesale brokers and agents; and small and mid-sized employers engaged in hazardous industries, including construction, trucking, logging and lumber, agriculture, manufacturing, telecommunications, and maritime. AMERISAFE, Inc. was incorporated in 1985 and is based in DeRidder, Louisiana.Read More AMSF Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart AMSF Stock News HeadlinesSeptember 5 at 2:23 PM | msn.comAre Options Traders Betting on a Big Move in AMERISAFE (AMSF) Stock?August 30, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAMERISAFE (NASDAQ:AMSF) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.37September 7, 2024 | Paradigm Press (Ad)Ex-CIA Advisor: “This is How Kamala will Rig the Election”A former CIA advisor with close ties to the White House… Has just released this shocking expose on Kamala’s plan to stop Trump. Every American needs to prepare now…August 16, 2024 | businesswire.comAM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of AMERISAFE, Inc. and Its Operating SubsidiariesAugust 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comEarnings Miss: AMERISAFE, Inc. Missed EPS By 5.8% And Analysts Are Revising Their ForecastsJuly 30, 2024 | seekingalpha.comAMERISAFE, Inc. (AMSF) Q2 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptJuly 30, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAmerisafe’s Solid Growth and Positive Outlook Merit Buy RatingJuly 29, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAMSF Stock Earnings: AMERISAFE Misses EPS, Beats Revenue for Q2 2024September 7, 2024 | Paradigm Press (Ad)Ex-CIA Advisor: “This is How Kamala will Rig the Election”A former CIA advisor with close ties to the White House… Has just released this shocking expose on Kamala’s plan to stop Trump. Every American needs to prepare now…July 29, 2024 | businesswire.comAMERISAFE Announces 2024 Second Quarter ResultsJune 6, 2024 | businesswire.comOnPoint Industrial Services Expands Portfolio with Acquisition of Amerisafe Consulting and Safety ServicesMay 24, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAmerisafe (AMSF) Down 3.1% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Rebound?April 30, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAMERISAFE, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMSF) Q1 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptApril 26, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAMERISAFE Inc (AMSF) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript Highlights: Key Financial Metrics and ...April 26, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comQ1 2024 Amerisafe Inc Earnings CallApril 25, 2024 | msn.comAMERISAFE declares $0.37 dividendApril 24, 2024 | investorplace.comAMSF Stock Earnings: AMERISAFE Misses EPS, Beats Revenue for Q1 2024April 24, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAMERISAFE Announces 2024 First Quarter ResultsSee More Headlines Receive AMSF Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for AMERISAFE and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 6/21 Dividend6/14/2024Dividend Payable6/21/2024Last Earnings7/29/2024Ex-Dividend for 9/20 Dividend9/06/2024Today9/07/2024Dividend Payable9/20/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)10/23/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorFinance Industry Fire, marine, & casualty insurance Sub-IndustryProperty & Casualty Insurance Current SymbolNASDAQ:AMSF CUSIP03071H10 CIK1018979 Webwww.amerisafe.com Phone(337) 463-9052Fax800-450-1091Employees350Year Founded1985Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$65.00 High Stock Price Target$65.00 Low Stock Price Target$65.00 Potential Upside/Downside+34.0%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.00 Research Coverage1 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$3.21 Trailing P/E Ratio15.12 Forward P/E Ratio20.22 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$62.11 million Net Margins18.46% Pretax Margin22.90% Return on Equity16.38% Return on Assets4.03% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio0.42 Quick Ratio0.42 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$309.13 million Price / Sales3.00 Cash Flow$3.05 per share Price / Cash Flow15.92 Book Value$15.78 per share Price / Book3.07Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares19,135,000Free Float18,858,000Market Cap$928.43 million OptionableOptionable Beta0.33 Social Links These 7 Stocks Will Be Magnificent in 2024With average gains of 150% since the start of 2023, now is the time to give these stocks a look and pump up your 2024 portfolio.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMs. Gerry Janelle Frost (Age 53)President, CEO & Director Comp: $1.31MMr. Anastasios George Omiridis (Age 56)Executive VP & CFO Comp: $824.08kMs. Kathryn Housh Shirley (Age 58)Executive VP, Chief Administrative Officer & Secretary Comp: $522.44kMr. Henry Oscar Lestage IV (Age 63)Senior Vice President of Claims Operations Ms. Barbra E. McCrary (Age 49)Senior Vice President of Policyholder Services Ms. Angela Walker Pearson (Age 51)Senior VP & Controller Ms. Nancy E. Hunt (Age 54)Senior Vice President of Underwriting Operations Mr. Michael C. Cobb (Age 48)Senior Vice President of Safety Operations More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsMediaAlphaNYSE:MAXTrean Insurance GroupNASDAQ:TIGJames River GroupNASDAQ:JRVRState Auto FinancialNASDAQ:STFCMercury GeneralNYSE:MCYView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsDana Investment Advisors Inc.Bought 9,902 shares on 8/27/2024Ownership: 0.523%Teachers Retirement System of The State of KentuckySold 20,630 shares on 8/26/2024Ownership: 0.032%Creative PlanningBought 3,175 shares on 8/16/2024Ownership: 0.043%Quarry LPBought 689 shares on 8/16/2024Ownership: 0.004%AQR Capital Management LLCBought 9,806 shares on 8/15/2024Ownership: 0.434%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions AMSF Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have AMSF shares performed this year? AMERISAFE's stock was trading at $46.78 at the start of the year. Since then, AMSF shares have increased by 3.7% and is now trading at $48.52. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were AMERISAFE's earnings last quarter? AMERISAFE, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMSF) posted its quarterly earnings results on Monday, July, 29th. The insurance provider reported $0.58 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.61 by $0.03. The insurance provider had revenue of $75.83 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $74.20 million. AMERISAFE had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 16.38% and a net margin of 18.46%. What is Janelle Frost's approval rating as AMERISAFE's CEO? 28 employees have rated AMERISAFE Chief Executive Officer Janelle Frost on Glassdoor.com. Janelle Frost has an approval rating of 79% among the company's employees. 30.0% of employees surveyed would recommend working at AMERISAFE to a friend. Who are AMERISAFE's major shareholders? Top institutional investors of AMERISAFE include Victory Capital Management Inc. (5.22%), Westwood Holdings Group Inc. (3.67%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (3.16%) and M&G Plc (2.37%). Insiders that own company stock include G Janelle Frost, Neal Andrew Fuller, Vincent J Gagliano and Kathryn Housh Shirley. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of AMERISAFE? Shares of AMSF stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of AMERISAFE own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that AMERISAFE investors own include Rollins (ROL), BioDelivery Sciences International (BDSI), Cronos Group (CRON), Quotient Technology (QUOT), Dominion Energy (D), AT&T (T) and Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY). 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