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Ames National (ATLO) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$31.98 +0.39 (+1.22%)
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Key Stats

Today's Range
$31.43
$31.86
50-Day Range
$28.84
$31.78
52-Week Range
$18.93
$32.23
Volume
10,152 shs
Average Volume
54,915 shs
Market Capitalization
$283.39 million
P/E Ratio
12.32
Dividend Yield
3.00%
Price Target
$31.00
Consensus Rating
Hold

Company Overview

Ames National Corporation is the bank holding company for Ames National Bank, a full-service community bank headquartered in Ames, Iowa. Through its subsidiary, the company provides a range of commercial and consumer banking products designed to meet the needs of individuals, small businesses, farmers and agribusiness clients in central Iowa. Its network of branch offices serves Story County and neighboring counties, supporting local economic development and community initiatives.

The company’s core offerings include checking and savings accounts, money market and certificate of deposit products, along with online and mobile banking services. On the lending side, Ames National provides residential mortgage loans, home equity lines of credit, commercial real estate financing and agricultural lending solutions. These credit products are complemented by treasury management services aimed at helping businesses manage cash flow, accept payments and optimize working capital.

In addition to traditional banking operations, Ames National offers trust and wealth management services through its trust department. Clients can access estate planning, investment advisory and fiduciary services tailored to both personal and charitable objectives. The bank also provides insurance, financial planning and retirement planning solutions, creating a comprehensive financial services platform for its customers.

Founded in the mid-20th century, Ames National Bank has focused on steady growth and community engagement. The company’s management team and board of directors emphasize conservative risk management, strong local relationships and long-term stability. By reinvesting in its markets and supporting community events and charitable causes, Ames National maintains its role as a locally rooted financial institution dedicated to serving central Iowa.

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Ames National Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

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52nd Percentile Overall Score

ATLO MarketRank™: 

Ames National scored higher than 52% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 607th out of 858 stocks in the finance sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

  • Consensus Rating

    Ames National has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.33, and is based on no strong buy ratings, 1 buy rating, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

  • Upside/Downside

    The consensus price target for Ames National is close to its current price, suggesting limited near-term upside or downside.

  • Amount of Analyst Coverage

    Ames National has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

  • Read more about Ames National's stock forecast and price target.
  • Earnings Growth

    Earnings for Ames National are expected to grow by 3.68% in the coming year, from $2.72 to $2.82 per share.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

    The P/E ratio of Ames National is 12.25, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 39.84.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

    The P/E ratio of Ames National is 12.25, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 29.38.

  • Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

    Ames National has a P/B Ratio of 1.35. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

  • Read more about Ames National's valuation and earnings.
  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    3.13% of the float of Ames National has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    Ames National has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 7.79.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in Ames National has recently increased by 12.02%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.
  • Dividend Yield

    Ames National pays a meaningful dividend of 3.04%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

  • Dividend Growth

    Ames National does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

  • Dividend Coverage

    The dividend payout ratio of Ames National is 37.21%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

  • Dividend Sustainability

    Based on earnings estimates, Ames National will have a dividend payout ratio of 34.04% next year. This indicates that Ames National will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

  • Read more about Ames National's dividend.
  • News Sentiment

    Ames National has a news sentiment score of 1.16. 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 higher news sentiment than the 0.84 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.
  • News Coverage This Week

    MarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for Ames National this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.
  • Net Insider Buying

    Over the last three months, insiders have purchased a net $9,129.00 in company stock, which represents 0.0033% of the company's market cap.

  • Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

    In the past three months, Ames National insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $9,129.00 in company stock and sold $0.00 in company stock.

  • Percentage Held by Insiders

    2.33% of the stock of Ames National is held by insiders.

  • Percentage Held by Institutions

    26.47% of the stock of Ames National is held by institutions.

  • Read more about Ames National's insider trading history.
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ATLO Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Ames National's stock was trading at $22.96 at the beginning of 2026. Since then, ATLO stock has increased by 37.6% and is now trading at $31.60.

Ames National Corporation (NASDAQ:ATLO) posted its quarterly earnings results on Friday, July, 17th. The financial services provider reported $0.67 EPS for the quarter. The financial services provider had revenue of $19.08 million for the quarter. Ames National had a net margin of 22.64% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 11.08%.

Top institutional shareholders of Ames National include BlackRock Inc. (7.71%), Ames National Corp (0.53%), Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. (0.49%) and Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.35%). Insiders that own company stock include Horras Betty A Baudler, John Patrick Nelson, James R Larson II, Michelle R Cassabaum, Patrick G Hagan, Richard Schreier, Kevin L Swartz, Kevin L Swartz, Scott T Bauer, Jeffrey K Putzier, Jeffery C Baker, Douglas W Beals, Michael A Wilson, Dan E Johnson, Adam Snodgrass and Justin C Clausen.
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Shares of ATLO 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.

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Ames National investors own include American Water Works (AWK), The RMR Group (RMR), Waste Connections (WCN), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH), iShares Micro-Cap ETF (IWC), AUO (AUOTY) and Triple Flag Precious Metals (TFPM).

Company Calendar

Record date for 6/15 Dividend
6/01/2026
Ex-Dividend for 6/15 Dividend
6/01/2026
Dividend Payable
6/15/2026
Last Earnings
7/17/2026
Today
8/17/2026
Record date for 9/15 Dividend
9/01/2026
Ex-Dividend for 9/15 Dividend
9/01/2026
Dividend Payable
9/15/2026
Next Earnings (Estimated)
10/16/2026
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
NASDAQ
Sector
Finance
Industry
Banks
Sub-Industry
Regional Banks
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:ATLO
CIK
1132651
Employees
280
Year Founded
1903

Price Target and Rating

High Price Target
$31.00
Low Price Target
$31.00
Potential Upside/Downside
-2.5%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.33
Research Coverage
3 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)
$2.58
Trailing P/E Ratio
12.32
Forward P/E Ratio
11.69
P/E Growth
N/A
Net Income
$19.03 million
Net Margins
22.64%
Pretax Margin
28.97%
Return on Equity
11.08%
Return on Assets
1.08%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio
N/A
Current Ratio
0.72
Quick Ratio
0.72

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$98.26 million
Price / Sales
2.87
Cash Flow
$2.42 per share
Price / Cash Flow
13.16
Book Value
$23.38 per share
Price / Book
1.36

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
8,860,000
Free Float
8,651,000
Market Cap
$281.62 million
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.30

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This page (NASDAQ:ATLO) was last updated on 8/17/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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