Ames National Corporation reported second quarter 2026 net income of $5.9 million, or $0.67 per share, compared to $4.5 million, or $0.51 per share, in the second quarter of 2025. Net interest income rose to $16.4 million, up 21.7% year-over-year, driven by higher yields and average balances on investments. The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.24 per share, payable on June 15, 2026, to holders of record as of June 1, 2026. Ames National Corporation is a financial services company providing banking and wealth management services.