NASDAQ$AMSF
Amerisafe Inc · Q4 2021 earnings
Q4 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Announced fourth quarter and year-end results, which included an increase in loss ratio due to a catastrophic claim and a rise in quarterly dividend.
AMERISAFE reported a net income of $3.541 million for Q4 2021, a significant decrease from $28.501 million in Q4 2020. The company experienced a catastrophic claim during the quarter, leading to an increased accident year loss ratio. Despite these challenges, the company reported a combined ratio of 85.7% and a return on average equity of 15.7% for the year.
- Net income for the quarter was $3.541 million, a decrease of 87.6% compared to the same period last year.
- Diluted earnings per share were $0.18, down 87.8% from $1.47 in the fourth quarter of 2020.
- The company experienced a catastrophic claim, increasing the net accident year loss ratio.
- The Board of Directors increased the regular quarterly dividend by 6.9%.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Amerisafe · Revenue · Quarterly
$78.4M
Forward guidance
AMERISAFE anticipates continued growth opportunities and disciplined underwriting, but faces ongoing market challenges.
Tailwinds
- Focus on high-hazard workers’ compensation.
- Commitment to personalized claims management.
- Disciplined pricing approach.
- Proactive management of competitive environment.
- Potential for growth in specialty underwriting.
Headwinds
- Slow economic growth.
- Strong competition.
- Declining rates.
- Pandemic-related uncertainties.
- Impact of catastrophic claim on current results.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2021
+0.7%
Avg return
Earnings day
-0.0%
Avg return
5 days after
-0.8%
Avg return
30 days after
53%
35 / 66 earnings
Positive
+13.7%
Q4 2012
Best reaction
-12.6%
Q4 2021
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +3.8% | +5.9% | +3.6% | |
| Q4 2025 | -8.9% | -7.0% | -11.3% | |
| Q3 2025 | +0.6% | +1.0% | +2.7% | |
| Q2 2025 | -0.8% | -0.8% | -4.0% | |
| Q1 2025 | -1.4% | +1.3% | +2.1% | |
| Q4 2024 | -0.1% | +0.2% | +3.6% | |
| Q3 2024 | +10.6% | +8.1% | +15.6% | |
| Q2 2024 | -5.5% | -7.0% | -2.1% | |
| Q1 2024 | -10.0% | -11.6% | -12.4% | |
| Q4 2023 | +1.3% | +4.2% | -0.1% | |
| Q3 2023 | -1.8% | -2.2% | -0.6% | |
| Q2 2023 | -5.7% | -5.6% | -8.3% | |
| Q1 2023 | +4.7% | +5.5% | -2.5% | |
| Q4 2022 | -2.1% | -2.9% | -12.0% | |
| Q3 2022 | +8.0% | +9.2% | +7.6% | |
| Q2 2022 | -5.7% | -6.1% | +2.0% | |
| Q1 2022 | +7.0% | +3.7% | +10.0% | |
| Q4 2021 | -12.6% | -12.2% | -6.7% | |
| Q3 2021 | +2.2% | +5.5% | -6.9% | |
| Q2 2021 | +0.6% | +1.5% | +1.4% | |
| Q1 2021 | -0.4% | +3.1% | +5.1% | |
| Q4 2020 | +1.1% | -0.4% | +10.0% | |
| Q3 2020 | +1.6% | +3.4% | -3.5% | |
| Q2 2020 | -1.0% | -1.3% | +4.4% | |
| Q1 2020 | -0.4% | -2.6% | -4.0% | |
| Q4 2019 | +8.9% | +6.7% | -24.2% | |
| Q3 2019 | +7.5% | +9.9% | +5.7% | |
| Q2 2019 | -0.1% | -2.0% | +4.7% | |
| Q1 2019 | +1.0% | +2.7% | +0.6% | |
| Q4 2018 | +2.0% | -0.1% | -4.0% | |
| Q3 2018 | +5.5% | +5.6% | +1.6% | |
| Q2 2018 | +1.1% | -0.7% | +1.6% | |
| Q1 2018 | +8.5% | +4.9% | +6.0% | |
| Q4 2017 | -0.9% | -4.5% | -5.4% | |
| Q3 2017 | +5.7% | +6.0% | +8.1% | |
| Q2 2017 | +2.9% | +1.2% | -5.8% | |
| Q1 2017 | -11.7% | -12.2% | -21.0% | |
| Q4 2016 | +3.9% | -0.8% | -2.4% | |
| Q3 2016 | +2.5% | -0.7% | +16.0% | |
| Q2 2016 | -6.4% | -10.7% | -5.6% | |
| Q1 2016 | +5.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +1.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +5.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +6.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -2.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -3.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -1.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +0.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -2.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +12.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -0.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -5.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -1.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +13.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -1.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +3.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +1.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +2.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +0.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +0.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +0.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -0.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -0.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -0.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -0.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -0.7% | — | — |
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