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Ames National (ATLO)
NASDAQ:ATLO
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Ames National (ATLO) Price & Analysis

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ATLO Stock Chart & Stats

$21.86
$0.10(0.61%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$21.86
$0.10(0.61%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Earnings RecoveryA meaningful rebound to a ~21.6% net margin and higher revenue indicates sustained improvement in core banking profitability. That recovery reflects stronger net interest income and operating efficiency, supporting durable earnings power and room to fund dividends and organic growth over the next several quarters.
Conservative Balance SheetMuch lower leverage (debt/equity ~0.26) and steady equity provide financial flexibility to withstand credit cycles and fund lending. A conservative balance sheet reduces refinancing and liquidity risk, preserves capital for lending or distributions, and underpins long-term franchise stability in regional banking.
Solid Cash GenerationFree cash flow closely matching net income (~99%) and positive operating cash flow show high earnings quality and internal funding ability. Reliable FCF supports recurring dividends, loan portfolio funding and modest strategic investments without heavy reliance on external financing over a multimonth horizon.
Bears Say
Profitability VolatilityAlthough margins recovered, management notes multi-year variability versus 2021–2022 highs. Persistent volatility makes earnings less predictable, complicates capital planning and dividend sustainability decisions, and increases risk that short-term shocks could reverse recent profitability gains.
Uneven Cash ConversionModerate operating cash conversion (≈0.61x of net income) and historically low coverage ratios imply earnings do not always translate to cash. That uneven conversion raises the probability that loan losses or funding stress could pressure liquidity, capital returns, or reinvestment during adverse periods.
Regional Concentration RiskA concentrated community-banking footprint focused in Iowa limits geographic and sector diversification. Exposure to local economic cycles, agricultural credit conditions and regional real estate markets increases sensitivity to localized downturns and can constrain long-term growth opportunities beyond the core market.

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What was Ames National’s price range in the past 12 months?
Ames National lowest stock price was $18.30 and its highest was $32.16 in the past 12 months.
    What is Ames National’s market cap?
    Ames National’s market cap is $270.94M.
      When is Ames National’s upcoming earnings report date?
      The company’s upcoming earnings report date is not yet available.
      How were Ames National’s earnings last quarter?
      Currently, no data Available
      Is Ames National overvalued?
      According to Wall Street analysts Ames National’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
        Does Ames National pay dividends?
        Ames National pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.24 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.88%. See more information on Ames National dividends here
          What is Ames National’s EPS estimate?
          Ames National’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
          How many shares outstanding does Ames National have?
          Ames National has 8,857,220 shares outstanding.
            What happened to Ames National’s price movement after its last earnings report?
            Currently, no data Available
            Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Ames National?
            Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in ATLO
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              Company Description

              Ames National

              Ames National Corporation operates as a multi-bank holding company that provides banking products and services primarily in Boone, Clarke, Hancock, Marshall, Polk, Story, Taylor, and Union Counties in central, north-central, and south-central Iowa. It accepts various deposit products, including checking and savings accounts; and time deposits, such as money market accounts and certificates of deposit. The company also provides loans, such as short-term and medium-term commercial, multi-family 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, it 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 founded in 1903 and is headquartered in Ames, Iowa.

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