Director Trost Scot A. buys 200 AMES NATIONAL CORP shares at $22.88; holdings rise to 1,000 shares (+25.0%)
Trost Scot A., a Director, purchased 200 shares of AMES NATIONAL CORP at $22.88, increasing his total holdings by 25.0% to 1,000 shares. The stock has appreciated 11.0% over the past 30 days and 13.3% over 90 days, now trading at $23.46 near its 52-week high. This mirrors the insider's prior transaction at this same ticker on 2024-12-05, which also resulted in positive returns at the 90-day mark, suggesting a consistent pattern of favorable timing in accumulating AMES shares. With the company trading at a P/E of 13.03 and maintaining profitability ($4.6M net income), the purchase reflects ongoing director-level confidence in the company's valuation and near-term trajectory.
Director Trost Scot A. bought 200 shares of ATLO at $17.56; cluster of 4 other insiders bought within 14 days
Trost Scot A., a Director of Ames National Corp, purchased 200 shares at $17.56 on 2024-12-05, increasing his holdings from 600 to 800 shares (+33.3%). This transaction is part of a cluster buy pattern, with 4 other insiders also purchasing within the past 14 days. The stock trades at $17.19 currently, down 5.5% over 30 days and 23.0% below its 52-week high of $22.32. The concurrent buying activity by multiple insiders suggests coordinated interest in accumulating shares at current levels, which may indicate internal confidence in the company's fundamental position, though the stock's recent weakness and distance from its 52-week high provide important context for evaluating that signal.
