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Compare Stocks

Comparative Price Performance Over Time

Compare Stocks - Price & Volume

CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
Ames National Co. stock logo
ATLO
Ames National
$18.95
-0.6%
$19.22
$15.01
$22.50
$170.36M0.5813,098 shs2,100 shs
LCNB Corp. stock logo
LCNB
LCNB
$15.00
+1.6%
$14.63
$12.78
$17.72
$198.30M0.7427,288 shs7,169 shs
Meridian Co. stock logo
MRBK
Meridian
$8.61
+2.1%
$9.58
$7.80
$14.24
$96.35M0.6812,990 shs10,183 shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
Ames National Co. stock logo
ATLO
Ames National
+0.32%-1.95%-8.80%-3.44%-5.22%
LCNB Corp. stock logo
LCNB
LCNB
+1.86%+2.29%-3.34%-2.76%-13.68%
Meridian Co. stock logo
MRBK
Meridian
+0.36%-7.60%-12.60%-36.20%-29.70%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
Ames National Co. stock logo
ATLO
Ames National
1.9202 of 5 stars
0.04.01.70.02.71.71.3
LCNB Corp. stock logo
LCNB
LCNB
3.1342 of 5 stars
0.02.03.30.01.91.73.1
Meridian Co. stock logo
MRBK
Meridian
4.4815 of 5 stars
3.05.03.30.00.03.33.8

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
Ames National Co. stock logo
ATLO
Ames National
N/AN/AN/AN/A
LCNB Corp. stock logo
LCNB
LCNB
N/AN/AN/AN/A
Meridian Co. stock logo
MRBK
Meridian
2.00
Hold$13.0054.95% Upside

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest MRBK, LCNB, and ATLO Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
1/29/2024
Meridian Co. stock logo
MRBK
Meridian
Piper Sandler
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating
DowngradeOverweight ➝ Neutral$14.00 ➝ $13.00
(Data available from 4/19/2021 forward. View 10+ years of historical ratings with our analyst ratings screener.)

Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
Ames National Co. stock logo
ATLO
Ames National
$83.52M2.05$1.66 per share11.50$18.44 per share1.03
LCNB Corp. stock logo
LCNB
LCNB
$95.01M2.06$1.91 per share7.75$21.15 per share0.70
Meridian Co. stock logo
MRBK
Meridian
$168.55M0.56$1.64 per share5.12$14.14 per share0.59

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
Ames National Co. stock logo
ATLO
Ames National
$10.82M$1.2115.75N/A12.95%6.90%0.50%5/14/2024 (Estimated)
LCNB Corp. stock logo
LCNB
LCNB
$12.63M$1.1412.969.53N/A13.29%8.31%0.86%4/22/2024 (Estimated)
Meridian Co. stock logo
MRBK
Meridian
$13.24M$1.157.304.61N/A7.86%8.54%0.59%5/7/2024 (Estimated)

Latest MRBK, LCNB, and ATLO Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
1/31/2024Q4 2023
LCNB Corp. stock logo
LCNB
LCNB
$0.36$0.34-$0.02$0.70$18.30 million$19.27 million
1/26/202412/31/2023
Meridian Co. stock logo
MRBK
Meridian
$0.28$0.05-$0.23$0.05$25.00 million$44.46 million
1/19/2024Q4 2023
Ames National Co. stock logo
ATLO
Ames National
N/A$0.24+$0.24$0.24N/A$13.25 million

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
Ames National Co. stock logo
ATLO
Ames National
$1.085.67%+2.94%89.26%N/A
LCNB Corp. stock logo
LCNB
LCNB
$0.885.96%+5.20%77.19%6 Years
Meridian Co. stock logo
MRBK
Meridian
$0.505.96%+58.74%43.48%1 Years

Latest MRBK, LCNB, and ATLO Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
2/14/2024
Ames National Co. stock logo
ATLO
Ames National
Quarterly$0.275.91%4/30/20245/1/20245/15/2024
2/16/2024
LCNB Corp. stock logo
LCNB
LCNB
Quarterly$0.226.25%2/29/20243/1/20243/15/2024
1/25/2024
Meridian Co. stock logo
MRBK
Meridian
Quarterly$0.12503.93%2/9/20242/12/20242/20/2024
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
Ames National Co. stock logo
ATLO
Ames National
N/A
0.68
0.68
LCNB Corp. stock logo
LCNB
LCNB
0.48
0.91
0.91
Meridian Co. stock logo
MRBK
Meridian
0.32
0.98
0.97

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
Ames National Co. stock logo
ATLO
Ames National
26.47%
LCNB Corp. stock logo
LCNB
LCNB
34.73%
Meridian Co. stock logo
MRBK
Meridian
58.56%

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
Ames National Co. stock logo
ATLO
Ames National
3.21%
LCNB Corp. stock logo
LCNB
LCNB
5.79%
Meridian Co. stock logo
MRBK
Meridian
14.03%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
Ames National Co. stock logo
ATLO
Ames National
2548.99 million8.70 millionOptionable
LCNB Corp. stock logo
LCNB
LCNB
34513.22 million12.46 millionOptionable
Meridian Co. stock logo
MRBK
Meridian
32411.19 million9.62 millionNot Optionable

MRBK, LCNB, and ATLO Headlines

SourceHeadline
Meridian Arts CentreMeridian Arts Centre
nowtoronto.com - April 19 at 9:52 AM
Patrick Hart Joins Meridian Bank as SVP, Commercial LendingPatrick Hart Joins Meridian Bank as SVP, Commercial Lending
globenewswire.com - April 15 at 1:50 PM
Meridian (NASDAQ:MRBK) and Regions Financial (NYSE:RF) Head to Head AnalysisMeridian (NASDAQ:MRBK) and Regions Financial (NYSE:RF) Head to Head Analysis
americanbankingnews.com - April 12 at 1:26 AM
Meridian: High Dividend Yield With A Positive Earnings Outlook (Rating Upgrade)Meridian: High Dividend Yield With A Positive Earnings Outlook (Rating Upgrade)
seekingalpha.com - April 8 at 8:40 AM
3 Finance Stocks to Sell Before the Next Banking Crisis3 Finance Stocks to Sell Before the Next Banking Crisis
investorplace.com - April 4 at 6:30 AM
Christopher J. Annas Purchases 2,000 Shares of Meridian Co. (NASDAQ:MRBK) StockChristopher J. Annas Purchases 2,000 Shares of Meridian Co. (NASDAQ:MRBK) Stock
insidertrades.com - March 19 at 5:40 AM
Top 4 Financial Stocks Which Could Rescue Your Portfolio This Quarter - Meridian (NASDAQ:MRBK), Ares Comml Real Est (NYSE:ACRE)Top 4 Financial Stocks Which Could Rescue Your Portfolio This Quarter - Meridian (NASDAQ:MRBK), Ares Comml Real Est (NYSE:ACRE)
benzinga.com - February 22 at 7:24 AM
Meridian Stock (NASDAQ:MRBK) Earnings Dates and Earning CallsMeridian Stock (NASDAQ:MRBK) Earnings Dates and Earning Calls
benzinga.com - January 30 at 7:03 AM
Analysts’ Top Financial Picks: Meridian Bank (MRBK), Capital One Financial (COF)Analysts’ Top Financial Picks: Meridian Bank (MRBK), Capital One Financial (COF)
markets.businessinsider.com - January 29 at 11:01 AM
KBW Sticks to Their Hold Rating for Meridian Bank (MRBK)KBW Sticks to Their Hold Rating for Meridian Bank (MRBK)
markets.businessinsider.com - January 29 at 6:00 AM
Meridian Corp (MRBK) Reports Q4 Earnings Decline and Announces DividendMeridian Corp (MRBK) Reports Q4 Earnings Decline and Announces Dividend
es-us.finanzas.yahoo.com - January 28 at 4:41 AM
Meridian Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter 2023 Results and Announces a Quarterly Dividend of $0.125 per Common ShareMeridian Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter 2023 Results and Announces a Quarterly Dividend of $0.125 per Common Share
finance.yahoo.com - January 26 at 6:32 PM
Meridian (MRBK) Price Target Increased by 5.41% to 13.26Meridian (MRBK) Price Target Increased by 5.41% to 13.26
msn.com - December 17 at 7:27 PM
Meridian Corporation Offers Attractive Prospects Despite Volatile ResultsMeridian Corporation Offers Attractive Prospects Despite Volatile Results
seekingalpha.com - December 11 at 10:37 AM
Meridian Bank Ranked Top SBA LenderMeridian Bank Ranked Top SBA Lender
finance.yahoo.com - December 6 at 5:44 PM
Meridian Corporation (NASDAQ:MRBK) most popular amongst individual investors who own 30% of the shares, institutions hold 29%Meridian Corporation (NASDAQ:MRBK) most popular amongst individual investors who own 30% of the shares, institutions hold 29%
finance.yahoo.com - December 2 at 10:41 AM
Meridian Corp Ordinary Shares MRBKMeridian Corp Ordinary Shares MRBK
morningstar.com - November 18 at 1:56 PM
Rosenbaum Health Sciences Building renovation to bring advanced simulation center to MSU-MeridianRosenbaum Health Sciences Building renovation to bring advanced simulation center to MSU-Meridian
msstate.edu - November 12 at 10:08 AM
Meridian Bank (MRBK) Lags Q3 Earnings and Revenue EstimatesMeridian Bank (MRBK) Lags Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
finance.yahoo.com - October 27 at 5:59 PM
Meridian Corporation Reports Third Quarter 2023 Results and Announces a Quarterly Dividend of $0.125 per Common ShareMeridian Corporation Reports Third Quarter 2023 Results and Announces a Quarterly Dividend of $0.125 per Common Share
finance.yahoo.com - October 27 at 12:58 PM
Anderson Regional Medical CenterAnderson Regional Medical Center
health.usnews.com - October 25 at 8:07 AM
Analysts Estimate Meridian Bank (MRBK) to Report a Decline in Earnings: What to Look Out forAnalysts Estimate Meridian Bank (MRBK) to Report a Decline in Earnings: What to Look Out for
finance.yahoo.com - October 23 at 1:21 PM
Development interests donate to Meridian candidates they favor. See who’s giving to whomDevelopment interests donate to Meridian candidates they favor. See who’s giving to whom
idahostatesman.com - October 17 at 8:36 PM
Meridian Bank Announces Retirement of Chief Credit Officer Joe CafarchioMeridian Bank Announces Retirement of Chief Credit Officer Joe Cafarchio
finance.yahoo.com - October 12 at 7:34 PM

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Media Sentiment Over Time

Company Descriptions

Ames National logo

Ames National

NASDAQ:ATLO
Ames National Corporation operates as a multi-bank holding company that provides banking products and services primarily in Boone, Clarke, Hancock, Marshall, Polk, Story, and Union counties in central, north central, and south-central Iowa. The company accepts various deposit products, including checking and savings accounts; and time deposits, such as money market accounts and certificates of deposit. It also provides loans, such as short-term and medium-term commercial and agricultural real estate, residential real estate loans, equipment, vehicle, and home improvement loans; consumer loans to finance consumer purchases, such as automobiles, trucks, recreational vehicles, household furnishings, boats, personal loans, and lines of credit; agricultural and business operating loans and lines of credit; and originates mortgage loans for sale into the secondary market. In addition, the company offers cash management, merchant credit card processing, safe deposit box, wire transfer, direct deposit, and automated/video teller machine access services; and automatic drafts for various accounts, as well as wealth management services. Further, it provides farm management, investment, and custodial services for individuals, businesses, and non-profit organizations; and online, mobile, and private banking services. Ames National Corporation was incorporated in 1903 and is headquartered in Ames, Iowa.
LCNB logo

LCNB

NASDAQ:LCNB
LCNB Corp. operates as the financial holding company for LCNB National Bank that provides banking services in Ohio. Its deposit products include checking accounts, demand deposits, savings accounts, NOW and money market deposits, as well as individual retirement accounts and time certificates. The company's loan products comprise commercial and industrial, commercial and residential real estate, agricultural, construction, and small business administration loans; and residential mortgage loans that consists of loans for purchasing or refinancing personal residences, home equity lines of credit, and loans for commercial or consumer purposes secured by residential mortgages. It offers consumer loans, such as automobile, recreational vehicles, boat, home improvement, and personal loans. In addition, the company provides trust administration, estate settlement, and fiduciary services; and investment management services for trusts, agency accounts, individual retirement accounts, and foundations/endowments. Further, it offers investment services and products, including financial needs analysis, mutual funds, securities trading, annuities, and life insurance; and security brokerage services. Additionally, the company provides safe deposit boxes, night depositories, cashier's checks, bank-by-mail, ATMs, cash and transaction services, debit cards, wire transfers, electronic funds transfer, utility bill collections, notary public service, cash management services, telephone banking, PC Internet banking, mobile banking, and other services for individuals and businesses. LCNB Corp. was founded in 1877 and is headquartered in Lebanon, Ohio.
Meridian logo

Meridian

NASDAQ:MRBK
Meridian Corporation operates as the holding company for Meridian Bank that provides commercial banking products and services in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Florida, and Maryland. The company offers various deposit products, such as demand non-interest bearing, demand interest bearing, savings accounts, money market accounts, and time deposits. It also provides commercial and industrial loans comprising business lines of credit, term loans, small business lending, lease financing, shared national credits, and other financing; commercial real estate, and land development and construction loans for residential and commercial projects; and consumer and home equity lending, private banking, merchant, and title and land settlement services. In addition, the company operates and originates mortgage loans for 1-4 family dwellings; and offers real estate holding, investment advisory, and equipment leasing services, as well as financial planning and wealth management services. Meridian Corporation was incorporated in 2004 and is headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania.