Is Ames National (ATLO) Stock Outpacing Its Finance Peers This Year?

Here is how Ames National (ATLO) and Northern Trust Corporation (NTRS) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 22, 2026

What Makes Ames National (ATLO) a New Strong Buy Stock

Ames National (ATLO) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 22, 2026

Best Income Stocks to Buy for October 22nd

BBCP, ATLO and UCB made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on October 22, 2026.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 22, 2026

Ames National (ATLO) Surpasses Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

Ames National (ATLO) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.8 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.68 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.51 per share a year ago.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 16, 2026

Is Ames National (ATLO) Outperforming Other Finance Stocks This Year?

Here is how Ames National (ATLO) and Bread Financial Holdings (BFH) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 11, 2026

HWBK vs. ATLO: Which Community Bank Stock Is the Better Buy Right Now?

Hawthorn Bancshares and Ames National benefit from different growth and income drivers, but which community bank stock looks more compelling now? Let's dive in.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 27, 2026

These 10 top-rated stocks are crushing the S&P 500 — yet the media and Wall Street ignore them

Stocks with little coverage tend to outperform well-known and widely followed peers.

Market Watch • Mar 26, 2026

Ames National: Spreads Are Widening Again

Ames National has surged 21% YTD, benefiting from widening interest rate spreads and robust net income growth. ATLO's Q4'25 net income rose 85% to $6.5 million, with ROA doubling and net interest margins improving to 3%. Deposit costs declined despite growth in deposits, while loan yields—especially real estate—rose, driving spread expansion.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 21, 2026

Ames National: Appealing Yield But Risky Income Play, Hold

Ames National offers an attractive 4.2% dividend yield, but its long-term dividend sustainability is questionable due to past cuts and volatile earnings. The bank's conservative loan-to-deposit ratio and strong capital position support short-term stability, yet growth prospects remain muted. Recent improvements in efficiency and profitability are positive, but a declining rate environment could pressure future earnings and dividends.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 20, 2025

Ames National Grows Income in Q2

Ames National Grows Income in Q2

The Motley Fool • Jul 21, 2025