Ames National Corp. (ATLO)

NASDAQFinancialsBanks - RegionalSnapshot 2026-10-23

$33.70-1.00%

Close 2026-10-23 · 1-day change

Investment OutlookAs of Oct 24, 2026

What could strengthen or challenge Ames National Corp.’s outlook?

The long-term thesis, the evidence coming in, and the environment around it. Thesis dated Jul 8, 2026.

Higher potential upsideImproving expectations

Next-FY EPS estimate change · 30 days

Comparable estimates unavailable

+10% or more+5%0%−5%−10% or less

A matching fiscal period and sufficient coverage are required.

Higher risk of downsideWeakening expectations

One observable signal. This measures changing earnings expectations, not the probability of a gain or loss.

How this is measured

The calculation requires same-period, same-provider snapshots, positive EPS, at least five analysts and a baseline within three days of the requested lookback.

Measure / period	Management expectations	Analyst expectations
Quarter ending 2026-12-30
Revenue	—	19.7M
EPS	—	0.7
Quarter ending 2027-03-31
Revenue	—	0
EPS	—	0.73
Annual ending 2026-12-31
Revenue	—	76.4M
EPS	—	2.81
Annual ending 2027-12-31
Revenue	—	79.8M
EPS	—	2.96

Management figures unavailable.

What the Thesis Depends On

Three published thesis conditions, with dated milestones shown separately.

Key Factor	Why It Matters	Current Status	Break Condition	Latest Evidence
Maintain consistent dividend payouts at $0.24 per share	Earnings per share are forecasted between $2.70 and $2.80 for 2026.	Intact	Dividend per share falls below $0.24 in any quarter	Dividend per share: $0.24 per share FY2026-Q2; GAAP. Published target: Maintain dividend per share at $0.24 per quarter. Target period is not explicitly aligned with this observation. Source published Aug 7, 20260.24 USD/share · source valueSource reportLast status assessment Oct 24, 2026 Measurement source consolidated · GAAP FY2026-Q2 · Period ending Jun 30, 2026 Source: company_financial_results. Reference: 5f4299ed-cb71-4be9-afeb-a0ae2439d101. Source status: eligible. Compare required operating outcomes Compare scope, accounting basis and period before treating this evidence as progress against an annual requirement.
EPS between $2.70 and $2.80 in 2026	A primary condition in Ames National Corp.'s published investment case. The stated target is >= $2.70 and <= $2.80.	Intact	EPS falls below $2.70 or above $2.80 in FY26	Diluted EPS: $0.67 per share FY2026-Q2; GAAP. Published target: >= $2.70 and <= $2.80. Target period is not explicitly aligned with this observation. Source published Aug 7, 20260.67 USD/share · source valueSource reportLast status assessment Oct 24, 2026 Measurement source consolidated · GAAP FY2026-Q2 · Period ending Jun 30, 2026 Source: stock_quarterly_financials_fmp. Reference: 2026-Q2. Source status: unverified. Compare required operating outcomes Compare scope, accounting basis and period before treating this evidence as progress against an annual requirement.
Revenue growth near 9.5% in next 12 months	A supporting condition in Ames National Corp.'s published investment case. The stated target is >= 9% YoY.	Intact	Revenue growth falls below 9% YoY next year	Direct metric needs a verified mapping The published measure or accounting basis is not supported by an exact source binding. Source date unavailableLast status assessment Oct 24, 2026Compare required operating outcomes Compare scope, accounting basis and period before treating this evidence as progress against an annual requirement.

Stored thesis · Jul 8, 2026. Latest Evidence uses source-matched measurements where available, alongside the last thesis-monitor assessment. Source periods and assessment dates are shown separately. A new measurement does not automatically change the published status or verify an older target.

Incoming Evidence

Compare these dated observations with the operating requirements above

Expectations trend

Same fiscal period

FY2027 · fiscal year ending 2027-12-31 · fmp

FY2027 EPS: comparable history unavailable.

FY2027 revenue: comparable history unavailable.

Exact estimates & source dates

One fiscal period and provider throughout. At least five contributors are required for each plotted metric; missing coverage stays a gap. Axes show the observed range. Counts measure coverage, not revisions.

FY2027 estimate observations · fmp
Snapshot	EPS	Revenue	EPS / revenue analysts
2026-07-24	Unavailable	Unavailable	1 / 1
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2026-10-24	Unavailable	Unavailable	1 / 1

Revenue and EPS estimates track expectations. They are not delivered results or like-for-like proof of a required annual path.

Compare required revenue and earnings

Analyst view

Monthly observations

Buy / Strong BuyHoldSell / Strong Sell

Exact monthly counts

Monthly rating snapshots · fmp. Missing snapshots are not zero.
Date	Buy*	Hold	Sell*
2026-05-01	0	1	0
2026-06-01	0	1	0
2026-07-01	0	1	0
2026-08-01	0	1	0
2026-09-01	0	1	0
2026-10-01	0	1	0

*Buy includes Strong Buy; Sell includes Strong Sell. Monthly counts describe the analyst mix, not the firms behind each recent action.

Latest: 0 Buy / Strong Buy · 1 Hold · 0 Sell / Strong Sell

0 upgrades0 downgrades0 maintains

Recent actions · Sep 25–Oct 24 · 0 recorded

Price-target changes

30 days

Individual price-target observations are unavailable.

0 raises · 0 cuts · 0 unchanged · 0 without a comparable prior

How this is measured

Sep 25, 2026–Oct 24, 2026. Each firm's latest positive target is paired only with its immediately prior positive target from the same provider, at most 180 days earlier. Unmatched observations have one dot; conflicting observations are not compared.

Outlook in Brief

The evidence, the remaining questions, and what comes next

What's improving

No recovery evidence is reported in the available driver assessments.

Still unresolved / key risks

Maintain consistent dividend payouts at $0.24 per shareDividend per share: $0.24 per share
EPS between $2.70 and $2.80 in 2026Diluted EPS: $0.67 per share
Revenue growth near 9.5% in next 12 monthsDirect metric needs a verified mapping

Next proof point

Next earnings date unavailable

Look for updated results and guidance against the published targets, plus direct evidence for unresolved drivers.

Review earnings

Bottom line

3 of 3 published conditions remain under pressure or need verification. The next results need to address those conditions.

The dated weekly assessment and its assumptions are available in Read detailed Outlook.

Historical risk context

Observed price history; separate from operating scenarios

Price sensitivity

0.8%Typical daily move · historical

Downside history

-7.1%Maximum drawdown · trailing year

Read detailed Outlook Company context, assumptions & risks

Ames National Corp. outlook in detail

The weekly editorial context below is a separate assessment from the dated monitor evidence above. Recovery observations do not automatically change the published thesis. Unverified outside influences are hypotheses, not measured driver evidence.

Updated Oct 24, 2026

What kind of bet this is

This is a small financial company with a performance-driven, income-producing profile, rather than a clear turnaround story. The long-term thesis is intact, though its signal has shifted from mildly favorable to mixed after the latest earnings.

What's priced into Ames National Corp.

The valuation signal is justified, with expectations broadly aligned with the business outlook and a modest premium versus peers. The evidence shows low valuation fragility, but does not provide enough detail to call the shares cheap or expensive overall.

What the fundamentals likely do

Over the multi-year view, stronger net interest income and margin, alongside an improved efficiency ratio, support the operating picture. Near term, the October earnings miss and weaker company momentum raise uncertainty; a guidance cut would be a meaningful additional setback.

What Ames National Corp. hinges on

The key questions are whether ATLO can keep improving margins and efficiency without expense growth eroding progress, and whether it avoids cutting guidance. Near term, rate changes and financial-sector results also matter: falling rates are a stated headwind, while continued strong results from sector peers could support momentum.