ALRS ▲ +1.0% - Alerus Financial Corporation $ALRS - Alerus Financial Corporation Declares Cash Dividend on Common Shares and Announces New Stock Repurchase Program Alerus Financial Corporation announced a cash dividend on its common shares and launched a new stock repurchase program, supporting the 1.0% gain in the stock today. The combination of returning capital to shareholders through both dividends and buybacks typically signals management confidence in the company's financial position and future prospects, which can attract investor interest. 27-AUG-2026 04:10 PM ET