Ames National Stock Rating Upgraded by Brean Capital

Analysts raise the bank holding company's rating to 'hold'

Apr. 16, 2026 at 10:36am

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Ames National Corporation (NASDAQ:ATLO), the bank holding company for Ames National Bank, has had its stock rating upgraded to 'hold' by Brean Capital, a research and investment firm. The upgrade comes after the company reported its latest quarterly earnings results.

Why it matters

The rating upgrade from Brean Capital signals that analysts see potential upside in Ames National's stock, which could lead to increased investor interest and trading activity. As a regional community bank, Ames National's performance is an important indicator of economic conditions in central Iowa.

The details

In a research note published on Wednesday, Brean Capital analysts raised their rating on Ames National from 'sell' to 'hold'. The upgrade comes after the company reported earnings of $0.73 per share for the most recent quarter, beating expectations. Ames National operates a network of branch offices in Story County and neighboring counties, providing commercial and consumer banking services to individuals, small businesses, farmers and agribusiness clients.

  • Ames National reported Q4 2025 earnings on January 23, 2026.
  • Brean Capital issued its research note and rating upgrade on April 16, 2026.

The players

Ames National Corporation

The bank holding company for Ames National Bank, a full-service community bank headquartered in Ames, Iowa.

Brean Capital

A research and investment firm that covers Ames National and has upgraded the company's stock rating to 'hold'.

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The takeaway

The rating upgrade from Brean Capital suggests that analysts see potential upside in Ames National's stock, which could attract more investor interest in the regional community bank and signal improving economic conditions in central Iowa.