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

Ames National: Market's Overreaction To Dividend Cut Creates Opportunity (Rating Upgrade)

Ames National's stock price has plunged over the last six months, mostly due to a dividend cut. There is hope for an earnings revival because the fast-moving deposit costs will likely fall while the slow-moving asset yields will rise in 2025. Loan growth will likely continue at the rate seen in 2023 as the drivers are stable.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 8, 2025

Dividend Champion, Contender, And Challenger Highlights: Week Of April 23

Dividend Champion, Contender, And Challenger Highlights: Week Of April 23.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 23, 2023

Dividend Champion, Contender, And Challenger Highlights: Week Of February 12

A weekly summary of dividend activity for Dividend Champions, Contenders, and Challengers. Companies which changed their dividends.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 12, 2023

Dividend Champion, Contender, And Challenger Highlights: Week Of January 29

A weekly summary of dividend activity for Dividend Champions, Contenders, and Challengers. Companies which changed their dividends.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 29, 2023