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NASDAQ:AMSF

AMERISAFE (AMSF) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$50.23
+0.71 (+1.43%)
(As of 10/3/2023 ET)
Compare
Today's Range
$49.03
$50.29
50-Day Range
$49.52
$55.99
52-Week Range
$44.95
$60.49
Volume
63,738 shs
Average Volume
98,474 shs
Market Capitalization
$963.41 million
P/E Ratio
14.86
Dividend Yield
2.71%
Price Target
$58.00

AMERISAFE MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.00 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
15.5% Upside
$58.00 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
1.05% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
0.76mentions of AMERISAFE in the last 14 days
Based on 4 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$170,306 Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
-13.89%
From $2.88 to $2.48 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.25 out of 5 stars

Finance Sector

560th out of 873 stocks

Fire, Marine, & Casualty Insurance Industry

28th out of 48 stocks


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About AMERISAFE (NASDAQ:AMSF) Stock

AMERISAFE, Inc., an insurance holding company, underwrites workers' compensation insurance in the United States. The company's workers' compensation insurance policies provide benefits to injured employees for temporary or permanent disability, death, and medical and hospital expenses. It serves small to 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.

AMSF Price History

AMSF Stock News Headlines

Short Interest in AMERISAFE, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMSF) Rises By 17.2%
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AMERISAFE Announces 2023 Second Quarter Results
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AMSF Company Calendar

Last Earnings
7/27/2023
Ex-Dividend for 9/22 Dividend
9/07/2023
Dividend Payable
9/22/2023
Today
10/04/2023
Next Earnings (Confirmed)
10/25/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Fire, marine, & casualty insurance
Sub-Industry
Property & Casualty Insurance
Sector
Finance
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:AMSF
CUSIP
03071H10
Employees
354
Year Founded
1985

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$58.00
High Stock Price Forecast
$58.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$58.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+15.5%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.00
Research Coverage
1 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$55.60 million
Pretax Margin
26.28%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$294.74 million
Cash Flow
$3.52 per share
Book Value
$16.57 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
18,875,000
Market Cap
$963.41 million
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.33

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Key Executives

  • Ms. Gerry Janelle FrostMs. Gerry Janelle Frost (Age 52)
    Pres, CEO & Director
    Comp: $922.94k
  • Mr. Anastasios George Omiridis (Age 55)
    Exec. VP & CFO
    Comp: $865.99k
  • Ms. Kathryn Housh ShirleyMs. Kathryn Housh Shirley (Age 57)
    Exec. VP, Chief Admin. Officer & Sec.
    Comp: $406.33k
  • Mr. Vincent John GaglianoMr. Vincent John Gagliano (Age 50)
    Exec. VP & Chief Risk Officer
    Comp: $437.6k
  • Mr. Andrew Brook McCrayMr. Andrew Brook McCray (Age 61)
    Exec. VP & Chief Underwriting Officer
    Comp: $360.98k
  • Mr. Raymond Frederick Wise Jr.
    Exec. VP & Chief Sales Officer
  • Mr. Henry Oscar Lestage IV (Age 62)
    Sr. VP of Claims Operations
  • Ms. Barbra E. McCrary (Age 48)
    Sr. VP of Policyholder Services
  • Ms. Angela Walker Pearson (Age 50)
    Sr. VP & Controller
  • Mr. Garrett S. Little (Age 52)
    Sr. VP of Safety Operations













AMSF Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell AMERISAFE stock right now?

1 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for AMERISAFE in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" AMSF shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in AMSF, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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What is AMERISAFE's stock price forecast for 2023?

1 equities research analysts have issued 12-month target prices for AMERISAFE's shares. Their AMSF share price forecasts range from $58.00 to $58.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $58.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 15.5% from the stock's current price.
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How have AMSF shares performed in 2023?

AMERISAFE's stock was trading at $51.97 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, AMSF shares have decreased by 3.3% and is now trading at $50.23.
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Are investors shorting AMERISAFE?

AMERISAFE saw a increase in short interest during the month of September. As of September 15th, there was short interest totaling 197,700 shares, an increase of 17.2% from the August 31st total of 168,700 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 81,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 2.4 days. Currently, 1.1% of the company's shares are sold short.
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When is AMERISAFE's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, October 25th 2023.
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How can I listen to AMERISAFE's earnings call?

AMERISAFE will be holding an earnings conference call on Thursday, October 26th at 10:30 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link.

How were AMERISAFE's earnings last quarter?

AMERISAFE, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMSF) posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July, 27th. The insurance provider reported $0.73 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.69 by $0.04. The insurance provider had revenue of $73.54 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $75.34 million. AMERISAFE had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 17.66% and a net margin of 21.33%.

How often does AMERISAFE pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for AMERISAFE?

AMERISAFE announced a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, July 25th. Shareholders of record on Friday, September 8th will be paid a dividend of $0.34 per share on Friday, September 22nd. This represents a $1.36 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.71%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, September 7th.
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What ETFs hold AMERISAFE's stock?

ETFs with the largest weight of AMERISAFE (NASDAQ:AMSF) stock in their portfolio include ETC 6 Meridian Small Cap Equity ETF (SIXS) and SPDR SSGA US Small Cap Low Volatility Index ETF (SMLV).iShares U.S. Insurance ETF (IAK).

Is AMERISAFE a good dividend stock?

AMERISAFE (NASDAQ:AMSF) pays an annual dividend of $1.36 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.72%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 10 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 40.24%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, AMSF will have a dividend payout ratio of 54.84% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for AMSF.

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.

What other stocks do shareholders of AMERISAFE own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other AMERISAFE investors own include Rollins (ROL), BioDelivery Sciences International (BDSI), Cronos Group (CRON), Quotient Technology (QUOT), Dominion Energy (D), AT&T (T), Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY), CenterPoint Energy (CNP), Invesco (IVZ) and Altria Group (MO).

What is AMERISAFE's stock symbol?

AMERISAFE trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "AMSF."

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 WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is AMERISAFE's stock price today?

One share of AMSF stock can currently be purchased for approximately $50.23.

How much money does AMERISAFE make?

AMERISAFE (NASDAQ:AMSF) has a market capitalization of $963.41 million and generates $294.74 million in revenue each year. The insurance provider earns $55.60 million in net income (profit) each year or $3.38 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does AMERISAFE have?

The company employs 354 workers across the globe.

How can I contact AMERISAFE?

AMERISAFE's mailing address is 2301 HIGHWAY 190 WEST, DERIDDER LA, 70634. The official website for the company is www.amerisafe.com. The insurance provider can be reached via phone at (337) 463-9052, via email at investor@amerisafe.com, or via fax at 800-450-1091.

This page (NASDAQ:AMSF) was last updated on 10/4/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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