Stock events for Ames National Corp. (ATLO)
In the past six months, Ames National Corp. (ATLO) stock has experienced positive movement, gaining approximately 30.76%. This performance was driven by a substantial increase in net income for Q4 2025, rising 85% to $6.5 million. The company's net interest margin improved from 2.38% to 3% due to higher yields on loans and investments and lower deposit costs. Ames National Corp. increased its quarterly cash dividend by 20% and issued a strong outlook for 2026, forecasting EPS in the range of $2.70 to $2.80. The stock has also benefited from a broader rebound in the regional banking sector. Additionally, in Q4'25, the board authorized the purchase of 200,000 common shares through November 2026, with 34,947 shares already exercised.
Demand Seasonality affecting Ames National Corp.’s stock price
The provided search results do not contain specific information regarding demand seasonality for Ames National Corp.'s products and services. Demand for its products may be influenced by general economic cycles, local agricultural cycles in Iowa, and interest rate environments rather than distinct seasonal patterns.
Overview of Ames National Corp.’s business
Ames National Corporation (ATLO), established in 1975 and headquartered in Ames, Iowa, operates in the Financials sector as a bank holding company. It provides banking products and services through six wholly-owned bank subsidiaries. The company offers various loans, including commercial, agricultural, and real estate loans, and originates mortgage loans for sale. Additionally, Ames National Corp. provides deposit products like checking, savings, and time deposits, along with cash management, merchant credit card processing, safe deposit boxes, wire transfers, and wealth management services. They also offer online, mobile, and private banking services.
ATLO’s Geographic footprint
Ames National Corp.'s operations are exclusively based in Iowa, serving communities in central, north-central, and south-central Iowa across Adams, Boone, Clarke, Hancock, Marshall, Polk, Ringgold, Story, Taylor, and Union counties. It operates through 18 banking offices across 11 communities.
ATLO Corporate Image Assessment
Information specifically detailing "brand reputation" for Ames National Corp. in the past year is not readily available in the provided search results. The search results primarily focus on financial performance, stock events, and ownership structure.
Ownership
Ames National Corp. (ATLO) is owned by a mix of institutional shareholders, individual investors (insiders), and retail investors. Institutional owners hold a total of 3,423,648 shares, with major holders including BlackRock, Inc. and Vanguard Group Inc. Individual insider ownership accounts for 20.91% of the company, with Robert W. Stafford being the largest individual shareholder. Insider sentiment has been positive, with high-impact open-market purchases from 20 different insiders over the last year.
