Reported Q: Q1 2024 Rev YoY: +60.1% EPS YoY: -27.8% Move: +0.12%
Ames National Corporation
ATLO
$27.64 0.12%
Exchange NASDAQ Sector Financial Services Industry Banks Regional
Q1 2024
Published: May 8, 2024

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Reported

Report Date

May 8, 2024

Quarter Q1 2024

Revenue

22.29M

YoY: +60.1%

EPS

0.26

YoY: -27.8%

Market Move

+0.12%

Previous quarter: N/A

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Earnings Highlights

  • Revenue of $22.29M up 60.1% year-over-year
  • EPS of $0.26 decreased by 27.8% from previous year
  • Gross margin of 57.9%
  • Net income of 2.30M
  • "N/A" - N/A
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Executive Summary

Ames National Corporation reported a strong top-line start to 2024 in QQ1, with revenue of $22.29 million, up 60.1% year over year and flat to modestly up quarter over quarter, yet profitability showed modest deterioration. Net income of $2.304 million and earnings per share of $0.26 reflect operating leverage aided by roughly $2.72 million of operating income on $22.29 million of revenue, but with a notable interest expense component that muted overall earnings. The company finished the period with a robust balance sheet and solid liquidity, supported by a substantial cash and investment position, while leverage remained conservative. Management did not issue formal forward guidance in the 10-Q, implying a cautious stance on the near term given macro and rate environment, though the bank benefits from a diversified asset base and a strong capital position.

Key takeaways: (1) Revenue growth signals demand for core banking services, but (2) profitability metrics reveal margin pressures and potential sensitivity to interest-rate movements and non-operating items. The balance sheet shows ample liquidity with total cash and short-term investments of approximately $0.842 billion against total assets of about $2.19 billion. (3) The company maintains a low debt burden (total debt ~$143 million; debt ratio ~6.5%) and a meaningful equity base, supporting a durable liquidity profile even as current liabilities appear elevated in the conventional bank metrics framework. (4) Valuation indicators place ATLO in the mid-range of regional peers (P/B around 1.07; P/E around 19x), suggesting a balance of growth opportunities and prudence in risk management. Investors should monitor net interest margins, loan growth, credit quality, deposit stability, and the evolution of the investment portfolio going forward.

Key Performance Indicators

Revenue
Increasing
22.29M
QoQ: 0.66% | YoY: 60.08%
Gross Profit
Decreasing
12.91M
57.94% margin
QoQ: -37.60% | YoY: -4.73%
Operating Income
Decreasing
2.72M
QoQ: -5.72% | YoY: -71.05%
Net Income
Decreasing
2.30M
QoQ: 7.71% | YoY: -27.93%
EPS
Decreasing
0.26
QoQ: 8.33% | YoY: -27.78%

Revenue Trend

Margin Analysis

Historical Earnings Comparison

PeriodRevenue ($M)EPS ($)YoY GrowthReport
Q1 2025 23.67 0.39 +6.2% View
Q4 2024 23.88 0.39 +7.8% View
Q3 2024 23.13 0.25 +77.2% View
Q2 2024 23.15 0.24 +70.0% View
Q1 2024 22.29 0.26 +60.1% View