Alerus Financial Corporation

Alerus Financial Corporation

ALRSยทNASDAQ

$28.92

-2.9%
Financial ServicesBanks - Regional

Alerus Financial Corporation, through its subsidiary, Alerus Financial, National Association, provides various financial services to businesses and consumers. The company operates in four segments: Banking, Retirement and Benefit Services, Wealth Management, and Mortgage. It offers various deposit products, including demand deposits, interest-bearing transaction accounts, money market accounts, time and savings deposits, checking accounts, and certificates of deposit; and treasury management products, including electronic receivables management, remote deposit capture, cash vault services, merchant services, and other cash management services. The company also provides commercial loans, business term loans, lines of credit, and commercial real estate loans, as well as construction and land development loans; consumer lending products, including residential first mortgage loans; installment loans and lines of credit; and second mortgage loans. In addition, it offers retirement plan administration and investment advisory services, employee stock ownership plan, fiduciary services, payroll, health savings accounts, and other benefit services, as well as individual retirement accounts; and financial planning, investment management, personal and corporate trust, estate administration, and custody services. Further, the company provides debit and credit cards, online banking, mobile banking/wallet, payment, private banking, payroll accounts, flex spending accounts, administration, and government health insurance program services. It offers banking services through fourteen offices in North Dakota, Minnesota, and Arizona; and retirement and benefit plans in 50 states through offices located in Michigan, Minnesota, and Colorado. The company was formerly known as First National Bank North Dakota and changed its name to Alerus Financial Corporation in 2000. Alerus Financial Corporation was founded in 1879 and is headquartered in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

At a Glance

Live Snapshot
Market Cap$726.72M
EPS0.6900
P/E Ratio32.77
Earnings Date07/27/2026
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Alerus Financial Corporation Street Expectations Map

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Wall Street analysts project that ALRS stock may see slight declines over the coming 12 months. The consensus 1-year price target stands at 28.75, with estimates ranging from a low of 28.50 to a high of 29.00.

Lowest Target
28.50
-1.45%
Consensus Target
28.75
-0.59%
Highest Target
29.00
0.28%

The consensus 1-year price target stands at 28.75, with estimates ranging from a low of 28.50 to a high of 29.00.

Analyst Consensus Analysis

Upside Potential

-0.6%

Fair value territory. Stock trading near consensus target suggests limited near-term catalysts. Focus on fundamental developments.

Analyst Agreement

1.7% spread

High analyst agreement. Narrow target range indicates strong consensus on valuation, suggesting clear investment thesis and predictable outlook.

Risk-Reward Profile

0.19x

Unfavorable risk-reward. Downside risk exceeds upside potential. Consider defensive positioning or alternative opportunities.

Analyst Conviction

Moderate

Neutral sentiment. Fair value pricing with moderate agreement suggests wait-and-see approach or catalyst-driven opportunity.

Market Sentiment Insight

Efficient pricing: Stock trading at fair value with strong consensus suggests market has priced in expectations. Look for fundamental inflection points or new catalysts to drive meaningful moves.

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Alerus Financial Corporation Forward Estimates of Revenue

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Latest Revenue
327.86M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
297.07M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
294.43M - 299.70M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-9.4%

Declining expectations indicate headwindsโ€”investigate whether temporary or structural issues.

Analyst Coverage4 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

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Alerus Financial Corporation Forward Estimates of Net Income

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Latest Net Income
17.44M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
51.81M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
50.75M - 52.87M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+197.1%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage4 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread4%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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Alerus Financial Corporation Forward Estimates of EPS

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Latest EPS
0.69
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
$2.44
FY 2026
Estimate Range
$2.38 - $2.48
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+253.6%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage4 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread4%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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Alerus Financial Corporation Forward Estimates of EBIT

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Latest EBIT
22.59M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
53.75M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
53.27M - 54.23M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+137.9%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage4 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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Alerus Financial Corporation Forward Estimates of EBITDA

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Latest EBITDA
39.88M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
65.12M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
64.54M - 65.69M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+63.3%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage4 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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Alerus Financial Corporation Forward Estimates of SG&A Expense

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Latest SG&A Expense
101.29M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
105.08M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
104.14M - 106.01M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+3.7%

Flat growth suggests market maturity or near-term challenges offsetting expansion efforts.

Analyst Coverage4 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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Alerus Financial Corporation Insider Positioning

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During the last 12 months, insiders have purchased $79K and sold $2K worth of ALRS shares, resulting in $76K of net buying activity.

3 Months

Bought

1.0K

28.71K

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+29K

+$29K

3-6 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

6-9 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

9-12 Months

Bought

2.4K

49.84K

Sold

100

2.24K

Net Activity

+48K

+$48K

Top Buyers

1
VA

Villalon Alan

Officer: Evp & Chief Financial Officer

2.4K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$50K

2
BJ

Bolton Jeffrey

Director

1.0K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$29K

Top Sellers

1
KK

Koob Kari

Officer: Director Of Accounting

100 sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$2K

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bullish

Strong bullish signal with $76K net buying. Insiders are aggressively accumulating shares, suggesting significant confidence in future prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

35.02:1

Exceptional buy/sell ratio. Buying dramatically outweighs sellingโ€”one of the strongest possible insider signals.

Recent Trend (3 Months)

$29K

Very strong recent buying momentum. Recent insider purchases significantly outpace sales, suggesting near-term optimism.

Insider Participation

Moderate Buying

2 insider buyers vs. 1 sellers. More insiders buying than selling indicates positive sentiment.

Insider Activity Insight

Compelling insider conviction: The combination of strong buy/sell ratio and multiple buyers suggests insiders see attractive risk/reward. Consider this alongside fundamental analysis for confirmation.