ALRSFinancial Services · Banks - RegionalThe 5 Wall Street analysts covering Alerus Financial Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $36 — +9.6% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 48 of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026 — in the lower half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Alerus Financial Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Momentum (98): The shares have been drifting up relative to others.
Quality (20): Profits are thin or unreliable for the size of the business, or they are not turning into cash.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on ALRS, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +9.6% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 July 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | $29 → $32 |
| 31 July 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | $32 → $37 |
| 9 July 2026 | Raymond James | Reinstates | Outperform | $34 |
| 26 June 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 1 May 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 1 May 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 1 May 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 30 Jan 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 30 Jan 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 30 Jan 2026 | Raymond James | Maintains | Strong Buy | — |
| 7 Jan 2026 | Hovde Group | Downgrade | Market Perform | — |
| 5 Jan 2026 | Raymond James | Upgrade | Strong Buy | — |
| 4 Nov 2025 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 3 Nov 2025 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 30 July 2025 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 29 July 2025 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 29 July 2025 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 29 July 2025 | Raymond James | Reiterates | Outperform | — |
| 2 May 2025 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 30 Apr 2025 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. ALRS appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 24 Aug 2026, Alerus Financial Corp. returned +51.3% against +19.6% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 27% of US stocks
Cheaper than 38% of US stocks
Cheaper than 60% of US stocks
Higher than 45% of US stocks
Higher than 39% of US stocks
Higher than 90% of US stocks
Higher than 72% of US stocks
Higher than 53% of US stocks
Higher than 46% of US stocks
Higher than 59% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Alerus Financial Corp. has a market value of $818.3M and an enterprise value of $1.2B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $233.7M. The latest quarter grew 7.2% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $27.7M, a 11.9% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $1.07.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $89.3M.
Alerus Financial Corp. spent $14.2M on share buybacks and $21.1M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 30.4×; forward P/E: 11.7× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 2.68%, paying out 79% of earnings.
Alerus Financial Corp. employs 821 people — $285K of revenue per employee.
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The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.
| Company | Market cap | TKN rank |
|---|---|---|
| ALRSAlerus Financial Corp. | $818.3M | 48 |
| FISIFinancial Institutions, Inc. | $829.4M | 97 |
| SMBCSouthern Missouri Bancorp, Inc. | $826.2M | 86 |
| ORRFOrrstown Financial Services, Inc. | $825.6M | 86 |
| IBCPIndependent Bank Corp. (Michigan) | $824.3M | 83 |
| SPFISouth Plains Financial, Inc. (Texas) | $846.4M | 61 |
| HTBHomeTrust Bancshares, Inc. | $814.6M | 88 |
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Zacks Investment Research compares how Alerus Financial (ALRS) and Avidia Bancorp (AVBC) have performed relative to their sector so far this year, asking whether finance stocks are lagging Alerus.
Why it matters — It offers a direct, sector-relative performance comparison that helps Alerus watchers gauge where the company stands among its peers this year.
Zacks Investment Research reports that recent movements in the options market indicate investors should pay close attention to Alerus Financial (ALRS) stock, with the headline suggesting the market may be predicting a spike in the share price.
Why it matters — ALRS watchers would care because unusual options activity can signal shifts in market expectations for the stock's near-term direction.
Alerus Financial Corporation held its Q2 2026 earnings call, and the transcript of that call has been published by Seeking Alpha.
Why it matters — An ALRS watcher would care because the earnings call transcript provides direct insight into the company's second-quarter performance and management's perspective.
Alerus Financial reported Q2 2026 earnings per diluted share of $0.81, citing net interest margin expansion, fee-income growth, and improved credit quality. The company posted a 1.6% return on assets and a 19.33% return on average tangible common equity.
Why it matters — The results highlight notable improvements in profitability and credit quality metrics that are core to the company's financial health.
The article discusses Alerus Financial Corp.'s Q2 2026 earnings performance, noting that beyond top- and bottom-line results, investors may find value in examining how key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago figures.
Why it matters — ALRS watchers can assess the company's operational performance beyond headline earnings by comparing key metrics against analyst expectations and prior-year results.
The 5 Wall Street analysts covering Alerus Financial Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $36, with estimates ranging from $32 to $37. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 5 analysts covering Alerus Financial Corp., 1 rate it a Buy, 4 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Alerus Financial Corp. 48 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 22 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 22 Aug 2026, Alerus Financial Corp. ranks 48 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Momentum (98 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 5 analysts implies +9.6% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Alerus Financial Corp. 48 out of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Alerus Financial Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for ALRS are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $32 to $37 over the next 12 months.
Alerus Financial Corp. returned +51.3% over the 12 months to 24 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Alerus Financial Corporation is a diversified financial services bank holding company headquartered in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Operating primarily through its subsidiary Alerus Financial, National Association, the company serves both personal and business clients across the United States.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 12 Aug 2026): "Are Finance Stocks Lagging Alerus Financial (ALRS) This Year?". Zacks Investment Research compares how Alerus Financial (ALRS) and Avidia Bancorp (AVBC) have performed relative to their sector so far this year, asking whether finance stocks are lagging Alerus.
Alerus Financial Corporation is a diversified financial services bank holding company headquartered in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Operating primarily through its subsidiary Alerus Financial, National Association, the company serves both personal and business clients across the United States. The company operates through three main segments: Banking, which provides lending and deposit products including demand deposits, interest-bearing accounts, money market accounts, and certificates of deposit; Retirement and Benefit Services, offering comprehensive retirement planning and benefits administration solutions; and Wealth Management, delivering tailored wealth services to clients. Alerus also provides treasury management products and mortgage services to address the diverse financial needs of individuals and businesses. The company distinguishes itself through personalized client solutions designed to help customers achieve both immediate and long-term financial goals. As one of the oldest banks in the upper Midwest, Alerus maintains a strong regional presence while operating as a national provider of retirement and wealth services.
CEO Ms. Katie A. Lorenson CPA · 821 employees · United States · https://www.alerus.com
