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Are Ames National Insiders Buying or Selling?
Ames National (ATLO) has had 5 insider transactions in the past 90 days, all buys — insider buying is generally read as a bullish signal. The most recent was Jeffery Baker, who bought 300 shares at $31.88 on September 9, 2026.
Insider trading patterns can signal confidence or concern from the people who know the company best. AltIndex tracks insider transactions as one of 25+ alternative data signals in the ATLO AI Score. For government officials trading this stock, see ATLO congressional trading.
Who’s Trading Ames National Stock?
| Insider | Activity | Trades | Last Trade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Cassabaum | Bought $61,000 | 16 | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Patrick Hagan | Bought $46,000 | 9 | May 15, 2026 |
| Douglas Beals | Bought $33,000 | 4 | Aug 20, 2026 |
| David Benson | Bought $28,000 | 1 | Oct 30, 2024 |
| NELSON JOHN PATRICK | Bought $20,000 | 1 | Oct 25, 2024 |
| Jeffery Baker | Bought $18,000 | 2 | Sep 9, 2026 |
Recent Ames National Insider Transactions
| Insider | Transaction Date | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffery Baker | Sep 9, 2026 | Buy | 300 | $31.88 | $9,600 |
| Michelle Cassabaum | Aug 31, 2026 | Buy | 180 | $31.54 | $5,700 |
| Douglas Beals | Aug 20, 2026 | Buy | 325 | $31.16 | $10,000 |
| Richard Schreier | Aug 14, 2026 | Buy | 316 | $31.6 | $10,000 |
| Michelle Cassabaum | Jul 31, 2026 | Buy | 140 | $30.2 | $4,200 |
| Michelle Cassabaum | May 29, 2026 | Buy | 170 | $28.83 | $4,900 |
| Patrick Hagan | May 15, 2026 | Buy | 200 | $27.69 | $5,500 |
| Patrick Hagan | May 12, 2026 | Buy | 100 | $27.65 | $2,800 |
| Michelle Cassabaum | Apr 30, 2026 | Buy | 84 | $28.08 | $2,400 |
| Michelle Cassabaum | Feb 27, 2026 | Buy | 205 | $27.25 | $5,600 |
| Michelle Cassabaum | Jan 30, 2026 | Buy | 280 | $26.11 | $7,300 |
| Scot Trost | Dec 10, 2025 | Buy | 200 | $22.88 | $4,600 |
| Scott Bauer | Dec 2, 2025 | Buy | 20 | $21.68 | $430 |
| Scott Bauer | Nov 26, 2025 | Buy | 88 | $21.86 | $1,900 |
| Kevin Swartz | Nov 21, 2025 | Buy | 200 | $20.8 | $4,200 |
| JEFFREY PUTZIER | Nov 17, 2025 | Buy | 200 | $21.25 | $4,300 |
| Douglas Beals | Nov 13, 2025 | Buy | 500 | $21.37 | $11,000 |
| Scott Bauer | Nov 13, 2025 | Buy | 95 | $21.32 | $2,000 |
| Michelle Cassabaum | Oct 31, 2025 | Buy | 44 | $20.82 | $920 |
| Patrick Hagan | Oct 24, 2025 | Buy | 300 | $20.85 | $6,300 |
| Everett Miles | Sep 11, 2025 | Buy | 250 | $20.38 | $5,100 |
| Michelle Cassabaum | Aug 29, 2025 | Buy | 278 | $19.83 | $5,500 |
| Michelle Cassabaum | Jul 31, 2025 | Buy | 164 | $18.29 | $3,000 |
| Jeffery Baker | Jun 20, 2025 | Buy | 500 | $17.18 | $8,600 |
| Dan Johnson | Jun 11, 2025 | Buy | 210 | $17.75 | $3,700 |
| Michael Wilson | Jun 3, 2025 | Buy | 200 | $17.5 | $3,500 |
| BAUDLER HORRAS BETTY A | Jun 2, 2025 | Buy | 100 | $17.5 | $1,800 |
| Michelle Cassabaum | May 30, 2025 | Buy | 314 | $17.54 | $5,500 |
| BAUDLER HORRAS BETTY A | May 28, 2025 | Buy | 100 | $17.53 | $1,800 |
| Douglas Beals | May 23, 2025 | Buy | 400 | $17.29 | $6,900 |
| Patrick Hagan | May 22, 2025 | Buy | 200 | $17.65 | $3,500 |
| Richard Schreier | May 21, 2025 | Buy | 279 | $17.9 | $5,000 |
| Adam Snodgrass | May 21, 2025 | Buy | 200 | $17.8 | $3,600 |
| Robert Thomas | May 19, 2025 | Buy | 164 | $17.75 | $2,900 |
| Robert Thomas | May 15, 2025 | Buy | 36 | $17.65 | $640 |
| Douglas Beals | May 2, 2025 | Buy | 275 | $17.59 | $4,800 |
| Michelle Cassabaum | Apr 30, 2025 | Buy | 122 | $17.05 | $2,100 |
| Scott Bauer | Apr 30, 2025 | Buy | 4 | $16.7 | $67 |
| Patrick Hagan | Apr 28, 2025 | Buy | 500 | $16.65 | $8,300 |
| Justin Clausen | Apr 25, 2025 | Buy | 119 | $16.81 | $2,000 |
| Michelle Cassabaum | Feb 28, 2025 | Buy | 288 | $18.62 | $5,400 |
| Michelle Cassabaum | Jan 31, 2025 | Buy | 70 | $18.14 | $1,300 |
| Patrick Hagan | Dec 13, 2024 | Buy | 200 | $16.75 | $3,400 |
| Dan Johnson | Dec 6, 2024 | Buy | 210 | $17.23 | $3,600 |
| Scot Trost | Dec 5, 2024 | Buy | 200 | $17.56 | $3,500 |
| Michael Wilson | Dec 4, 2024 | Buy | 300 | $17.51 | $5,300 |
| Scott Bauer | Dec 4, 2024 | Buy | 200 | $17.15 | $3,400 |
| Michelle Cassabaum | Nov 29, 2024 | Buy | 346 | $17 | $5,900 |
| JEFFREY PUTZIER | Nov 5, 2024 | Buy | 200 | $16.72 | $3,300 |
| Michael Wilson | Nov 4, 2024 | Buy | 250 | $16.35 | $4,100 |
| Patrick Hagan | Nov 4, 2024 | Buy | 100 | $16.69 | $1,700 |
| Michelle Cassabaum | Oct 31, 2024 | Buy | 88 | $17.28 | $1,500 |
| Michelle Cassabaum | Oct 31, 2024 | Buy | 2 | $17.17 | $34 |
| David Benson | Oct 30, 2024 | Buy | 1,600 | $17.2 | $28,000 |
| Kevin Swartz | Oct 30, 2024 | Buy | 400 | $17 | $6,800 |
| NELSON JOHN PATRICK | Oct 25, 2024 | Buy | 1,198 | $16.7 | $20,000 |
| Justin Clausen | Oct 25, 2024 | Buy | 210 | $16.7 | $3,500 |
| Scott Bauer | Oct 25, 2024 | Buy | 200 | $16.72 | $3,300 |
| JEFFREY PUTZIER | Oct 25, 2024 | Buy | 200 | $16.93 | $3,400 |
| Robert Thomas | Oct 25, 2024 | Buy | 200 | $17.51 | $3,500 |
| Patrick Hagan | Oct 25, 2024 | Buy | 330 | $16.75 | $5,500 |
| Patrick Hagan | Oct 23, 2024 | Buy | 500 | $17.63 | $8,800 |
Frequently Asked Questions: Ames National Insider Trading
In the past 90 days, Ames National insiders have made 5 buys and 0 sells. The net buying may indicate insider confidence in the company’s outlook.
Insider buying is generally a stronger signal than insider selling, since insiders may sell for personal reasons (diversification, taxes) but typically buy only when they believe the stock is undervalued. AltIndex uses insider transaction patterns alongside 25+ other signals in the AI Score.
Cassabaum Michelle R has bought the most ATLO stock in the last 2 years, with a total value of $61,000.
According to our estimates, the total value of insider transactions for Ames National in the last 2 years is positive, amounting to $310,000. This indicates that insiders have predominantly bought shares, showcasing their confidence in the company's future prospects.
