Associated Banc-Corp (ASB)


Market Price (10/19/2026): $28.96 | Market Cap: $5.4 BilSector: Financials | Industry: Regional Banks

Associated Banc-Corp (ASB)


Market Price (10/19/2026): $28.96
Market Cap: $5.4 Bil
Sector: Financials
Industry: Regional Banks

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

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Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 12%, Dividend Yield is 3.0%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 6.9%, FCF Yield is 12%

Cash is significant % of market cap
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -55%

Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 46%

Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 45%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 42%

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 24%

Uninsured deposits are low
Uninsured Deposits Ratio %Fraction of deposits that exceed the insurance deposit thresholds. For example, the FDIC protects deposits up to $250K. A high uninsured deposits ratio indicates large accounts and greater potential exposure to bank run risk. is 29%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Fintech & Digital Payments. Themes include Digital Payments, Online Banking & Lending, and Wealth Management Technology.

Moderate capital ratio
Tier 1 Capital / Risk Wtd Assets RatioTier 1 Capital / Risk-Weighted Assets is a common measure of financial strength for a bank. It reflects how much equity there is relative to assets where assets are weighted based on riskiness. Low ratios indicate the bank is highly vulnerable to even small changes in the value of their risk assets. is 9.9%

Key risks
ASB key risks include [1] net interest margin compression driven by a worsening funding mix and [2] asset quality concerns related to its commercial real estate exposure.

0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 12%, Dividend Yield is 3.0%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 6.9%, FCF Yield is 12%
1 Cash is significant % of market cap
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -55%
2 Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 46%
3 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 45%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 42%
4 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 24%
5 Uninsured deposits are low
Uninsured Deposits Ratio %Fraction of deposits that exceed the insurance deposit thresholds. For example, the FDIC protects deposits up to $250K. A high uninsured deposits ratio indicates large accounts and greater potential exposure to bank run risk. is 29%
6 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Fintech & Digital Payments. Themes include Digital Payments, Online Banking & Lending, and Wealth Management Technology.
7 Moderate capital ratio
Tier 1 Capital / Risk Wtd Assets RatioTier 1 Capital / Risk-Weighted Assets is a common measure of financial strength for a bank. It reflects how much equity there is relative to assets where assets are weighted based on riskiness. Low ratios indicate the bank is highly vulnerable to even small changes in the value of their risk assets. is 9.9%
8 Key risks
ASB key risks include [1] net interest margin compression driven by a worsening funding mix and [2] asset quality concerns related to its commercial real estate exposure.

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 10/1/2026

Associated Banc-Corp (ASB) stock has lost about 5% since 6/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Broader Regional Banking Sector Headwinds.

The regional banking sector faced increased pressure during fiscal Q3 2026, as evidenced by the failure of six U.S. regional banks in 2026, the highest count in a decade. The most recent failure, Nano Banc, occurred on September 25, 2026. These failures have intensified concerns regarding macroeconomic conditions for smaller banks, including a renewed rise in interest rates, the impending commercial real estate (CRE) refinancing "wall," and heightened deposit competition from larger institutions.

2. Weakening Underlying Financial Performance Indicators.

While Associated Banc-Corp reported Q2 2026 earnings per share of $0.73, exceeding analyst estimates by $0.01, and revenue of $454.54 million, surpassing the consensus by $16.53 million, underlying financial indicators showed signs of weakness. Specifically, fee income experienced a sequential decline of 2.3% to $79.4 million, and core expenses increased by 1.5% to $219 million in fiscal Q2 2026. Analysts have expressed concern over these trends, coupled with a decrease in the loan-to-deposit ratio to 87.7%, which raises questions about the company's ability to drive loan and deposit growth amidst a challenging margin environment.

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Updated on 10/1/2026

Associated Banc-Corp (ASB) stock has lost about 5% since 6/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Broader Regional Banking Sector Headwinds.

The regional banking sector faced increased pressure during fiscal Q3 2026, as evidenced by the failure of six U.S. regional banks in 2026, the highest count in a decade. The most recent failure, Nano Banc, occurred on September 25, 2026. These failures have intensified concerns regarding macroeconomic conditions for smaller banks, including a renewed rise in interest rates, the impending commercial real estate (CRE) refinancing "wall," and heightened deposit competition from larger institutions.

2. Weakening Underlying Financial Performance Indicators.

While Associated Banc-Corp reported Q2 2026 earnings per share of $0.73, exceeding analyst estimates by $0.01, and revenue of $454.54 million, surpassing the consensus by $16.53 million, underlying financial indicators showed signs of weakness. Specifically, fee income experienced a sequential decline of 2.3% to $79.4 million, and core expenses increased by 1.5% to $219 million in fiscal Q2 2026. Analysts have expressed concern over these trends, coupled with a decrease in the loan-to-deposit ratio to 87.7%, which raises questions about the company's ability to drive loan and deposit growth amidst a challenging margin environment.

3. Share Dilution.

Associated Banc-Corp experienced an increase in its shares outstanding during the period. As of September 23, 2026, the number of shares outstanding had increased by 14.01% quarter-over-quarter and 7.22% year-over-year. This dilution of shares can negatively impact per-share metrics and contribute to downward pressure on the stock price.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -5.1% change in ASB stock from 6/30/2026 to 10/18/2026 was primarily driven by a -12.2% change in the company's Shares Outstanding (Mil).
(LTM values as of)630202610182026Change
Stock Price ($)30.5328.96-5.1%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,5181,6035.6%
Net Income Margin (%)32.4%31.5%-2.9%
P/E Multiple10.210.85.4%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)165188-12.2%
Cumulative Contribution-5.1%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

6/30/2026 to 10/18/2026
ReturnCorrelation
ASB-5.1% 
Market (SPY)2.2%32.5%
Sector (XLF)3.6%59.7%

Fundamental Drivers

The 13.9% change in ASB stock from 3/31/2026 to 10/18/2026 was primarily driven by a 21.9% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)331202610182026Change
Stock Price ($)25.4428.9613.9%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,4791,6038.4%
Net Income Margin (%)32.1%31.5%-1.8%
P/E Multiple8.810.821.9%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)165188-12.2%
Cumulative Contribution13.9%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

3/31/2026 to 10/18/2026
ReturnCorrelation
ASB13.9% 
Market (SPY)17.7%29.5%
Sector (XLF)12.9%62.2%

Fundamental Drivers

The 16.6% change in ASB stock from 9/30/2025 to 10/18/2026 was primarily driven by a 147.6% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)930202510182026Change
Stock Price ($)24.8328.9616.6%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,0951,60346.4%
Net Income Margin (%)12.7%31.5%147.6%
P/E Multiple29.410.8-63.3%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)165188-12.3%
Cumulative Contribution16.6%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

9/30/2025 to 10/18/2026
ReturnCorrelation
ASB16.6% 
Market (SPY)15.5%41.4%
Sector (XLF)4.3%70.4%

Fundamental Drivers

The 89.8% change in ASB stock from 9/30/2023 to 10/18/2026 was primarily driven by a 86.4% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)930202310182026Change
Stock Price ($)15.2628.9689.8%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,3401,60319.6%
Net Income Margin (%)29.5%31.5%6.7%
P/E Multiple5.810.886.4%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)150188-20.3%
Cumulative Contribution89.8%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

9/30/2023 to 10/18/2026
ReturnCorrelation
ASB89.8% 
Market (SPY)84.7%54.6%
Sector (XLF)74.7%72.7%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
ASB Return37%6%-3%16%12%15%111%
Peers Return27%-1%2%23%9%8%84%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%14%108%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
ASB Win Rate75%67%42%50%50%50% 
Peers Win Rate70%43%42%55%52%48% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%50% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
ASB Max Drawdown-20%-30%-40%-16%-26%-16% 
Peers Max Drawdown-19%-26%-36%-14%-27%-17% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: WTFC, ONB, CBSH, USB, FNB.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 10/16/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventASBS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-24.9%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven33.1%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven84 days79 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-13.8%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven16.0%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven20 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-38.6%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven62.8%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven365 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-22.5%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven28.9%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven99 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-45.5%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven83.4%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven290 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-28.5%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven39.9%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven1052 days105 days

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In The Past

Associated Banc-Corp's stock fell -24.9% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 33.1% gain to breakeven.

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EventASBS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-24.9%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven33.1%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven84 days79 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-38.6%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven62.8%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven365 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-22.5%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven28.9%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven99 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-45.5%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven83.4%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven290 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-28.5%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven39.9%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven1052 days105 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-21.1%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven26.7%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven204 days62 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-35.0%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven53.9%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven173 days123 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-59.2%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven145.3%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven2824 days1085 days

Compare to WTFC, ONB, CBSH, USB, FNB

In The Past

Associated Banc-Corp's stock fell -24.9% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 33.1% gain to breakeven.

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About Associated Banc-Corp (ASB)

Associated Banc-Corp (ASB) is a well-established bank holding company offering a comprehensive suite of traditional banking and financial services. Operating primarily in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Minnesota, ASB serves a broad customer base that includes individual consumers, small and medium-sized businesses, and large corporations. The company leverages its extensive network of 215 branches, as of late 2021, and digital platforms to deliver its financial solutions across these Midwestern states.

For its corporate and commercial clients, Associated Banc-Corp provides sophisticated lending solutions, including commercial real estate financing, lines of credit, and asset-based lending. It also offers advanced cash management services, specialized financial products like interest rate risk management and foreign exchange, and comprehensive fiduciary services. Furthermore, ASB assists institutional clients with investment management and offers a full range of investable funds solutions, including brokerage and advisory services.

The company's offerings for individual consumers and small businesses cover essential banking needs. This includes a variety of lending products such as residential mortgages, home equity loans, auto loans, and personal and business loans. Core deposit and transactional services are also available, encompassing checking and savings accounts, credit and debit cards, online banking, and money transfer services, ensuring a complete banking experience for its community-focused clientele.

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Associated Banc-Corp (ASB) is like:

  • U.S. Bancorp for the Upper Midwest.

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  • Lending Services: Provides a variety of loans to individuals and businesses, including commercial, real estate, residential mortgages, home equity, personal, auto, and business loans.
  • Deposit Accounts & Cash Management: Offers diverse deposit products like checking, savings, money market accounts, and CDs, alongside services for efficient cash flow and liquidity management.
  • Investment & Wealth Management: Delivers investment brokerage, advisory services, trust administration, institutional asset management, and investable products such as annuities and IRAs.
  • Specialized Financial Risk Management: Furnishes solutions to manage financial risks including interest rate fluctuations, foreign exchange exposure, and commodity hedging.
  • Payment & Transaction Services: Supports everyday transactions with credit, debit, and prepaid cards, online banking, bill pay, and money transfer capabilities.

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Associated Banc-Corp (ASB) serves a broad and diversified customer base across different segments, rather than having a few identifiable "major customers." Based on its operations, its customers can be categorized as:

  • Individuals and Consumers: This category includes customers seeking personal banking solutions such as residential mortgages, home equity loans and lines of credit, personal and installment loans, auto loans, checking and savings accounts, credit and debit cards, online banking, and investment advisory services.
  • Commercial and Small Businesses: This category encompasses various businesses that utilize ASB for commercial loans, lines of credit, commercial real estate financing, construction loans, asset-based lending, cash management solutions, specialized financial services (like interest rate risk management and foreign exchange), and business checking and deposit products.
  • Institutional and Fiduciary Clients: This includes entities requiring services such as the administration of pension, profit-sharing, and other employee benefit plans, fiduciary and corporate agency services, and institutional asset management.

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Andrew J. Harmening, President and Chief Executive Officer

Andrew J. Harmening joined Associated Bank in 2021 as President and Chief Executive Officer and is also a member of the Company's Board of Directors. He brings over 25 years of banking experience, having previously served as Senior Executive Vice President and Consumer & Business Banking Director at Huntington Bank from 2017 to 2021, where he was recognized for leading the bank's digital and omni-channel strategy. Prior to Huntington, he was Vice Chairman of the consumer banking division of Bank of the West from 2015 to 2017 and spent nine years in various roles within small business and commercial banking at U.S. Bank. He began his career as a branch manager at Fifth Third Bank. Harmening holds an MBA from the University of Cincinnati and a bachelor's degree from DePauw University.

Derek S. Meyer, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

Derek S. Meyer assumed the role of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Associated Bank in August 2022, overseeing the company's financial management. He possesses over 30 years of experience in the banking sector, with a background spanning 21 years in finance and 12 years in retail and commercial roles. Before joining Associated, Meyer served as Corporate Treasurer of Huntington Bank for 22 years, where he held various senior leadership positions and was responsible for critical finance functions including treasury, financial planning and analysis, stress testing, and mergers and acquisition due diligence.

Julio Manso, Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer

Julio Manso has served as Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer of Associated and Associated Bank, National Association since June 2, 2025. Prior to joining Associated, he was Executive Vice President of Human Resources, Consumer Bank, at KeyBank, N.A., a role he held since May 2022. He also served as Executive Vice President, Human Resources – Technology, Operations, Servicing and Digital at KeyBank from November 2020 to April 2023. Earlier in his career, he was Managing Director, Human Resources, Head of Talent at Chase Consumer and Community Bank from April 2019 to October 2020.

Phillip Trier, Executive Vice President, Head of Corporate and Commercial Banking

Phillip Trier joined Associated Bank in December 2023 as Executive Vice President, Head of Corporate and Commercial Banking, and is a member of the executive leadership team. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing corporate and commercial banking, equipment finance and leasing, sponsor finance, loan syndications, and treasury management sales and service. Trier previously spent 23 years at U.S. Bank, where he held several positions of increasing responsibility, most recently serving as the Midwest Region Executive, leading commercial banking across 11 states.

Steven Zandpour, Executive Vice President, Head of Consumer and Business Banking

Steven Zandpour was appointed Executive Vice President, Head of Consumer and Business Banking of Associated and Associated Bank, National Association, effective July 1, 2025. He initially joined Associated in January 2024 as Executive Vice President, Director of Consumer and Business Banking. Before his time at Associated, Zandpour served as Head of Specialty Sales at BMO U.S. from February 2019 to January 2024. His prior experience at BMO U.S. also includes roles as Regional President for Chicago (June 2016 to February 2019) and Regional President for Arizona and Florida (July 2014 to June 2016).

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Here are the key risks to Associated Banc-Corp (ASB):
  1. Cybersecurity Risk: Associated Banc-Corp faces an increasing risk from sophisticated cyberattacks, which can lead to reputational damage, regulatory fines, and adverse financial impacts. The shift to remote work, for example, has increased cybersecurity vulnerabilities. The company acknowledges that successful cyberattacks could significantly impact its financial condition.
  2. Credit Risk and Interest Rate Risk: The bank is exposed to significant risks related to asset quality and net interest margins, both of which are critical for maintaining earnings, capital adequacy, and sustainable growth, particularly during potential economic downturns. Changes in interest rates can adversely affect the company's earnings and cash flows.
  3. Regulatory and Compliance Risk: As a financial institution, Associated Banc-Corp operates within a highly regulated environment. Changes in legal and regulatory frameworks can restrict its business activities, increase operating costs, reduce demand for its products, or result in litigation. New governmental policies, such as those aimed at increasing competition in the financial services sector, could also make acquisitions more challenging and introduce additional compliance requirements.

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The clear emerging threats for Associated Banc-Corp include the rapid growth of fintech companies and digital-first challenger banks, which offer agile, often lower-cost, and more convenient digital alternatives to traditional banking services such as deposits, payments, and personal and small business lending. Additionally, the increasing entry of large technology companies (e.g., Apple, Google, Amazon) into financial services poses a threat by leveraging their vast user bases and technological capabilities to offer payment solutions, consumer lending, and other financial products directly to customers, thereby circumventing traditional banks.

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For Associated Banc-Corp (ASB), the addressable markets for its main products and services in the U.S. are as follows:

  • Commercial Lending: The outstanding commercial loans in the U.S. banking industry were approximately $2,785 billion as of February 25, 2026.
  • Residential Mortgages: The total outstanding residential real estate loans by U.S. commercial banks amounted to approximately $2,689.77 billion as of February 25, 2026. For new originations, the total single-family mortgage origination volume in the U.S. is projected to reach $2.2 trillion in 2026.
  • Consumer Lending: The total outstanding consumer loans in the U.S. were approximately $1,873 billion as of February 25, 2026. Within this category, credit card and revolving loans were approximately $1,068.75 billion, and auto loans were approximately $507.69 billion as of the same date.
  • Deposits: The total deposits in the U.S. banking system were approximately $19.75 trillion as of December 1, 2025.
  • Wealth Management, Fiduciary, and Investable Funds Solutions: Null

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Here are the expected drivers of future revenue growth for Associated Banc-Corp (ASB) over the next 2-3 years:

  1. Commercial & Industrial (C&I) Loan Growth: Associated Banc-Corp anticipates continued robust growth in its Commercial & Industrial loan portfolio. The company achieved over $1.2 billion in C&I loan growth in 2025 and projects C&I loan growth of 9% to 10% in 2026. This growth is expected to be fueled by strong pipelines and deepening customer relationships.
  2. Strategic Geographic Expansion: The acquisition of American National Corporation, which received regulatory approvals and is set to close on April 1, 2026, is a significant driver, providing immediate entry into the Omaha market and strengthening the bank's presence in the Twin Cities. Additionally, Associated Banc-Corp plans to accelerate growth through investments and increased marketing spend in key metropolitan markets such as the Twin Cities, Omaha, Kansas City, and Dallas in 2026.
  3. Core Customer Deposit Growth: The company is focused on attracting and retaining core customer deposits, driven by organic household growth and strategic initiatives. Core customer deposits increased significantly in 2025, and management projects a 5% to 6% growth rate for core customer deposits in 2026, which provides a stable and lower-cost funding base to support asset growth.
  4. Growth in Non-Interest Income: Associated Banc-Corp expects continued growth in non-interest income, particularly from capital markets activity, wealth management fees, and card fees. Non-interest income saw a 21% increase year-over-year in Q3 2025 and is projected to grow by 4% to 5% in 2026. Product upgrades are also planned to enhance product offerings and attract customers.
  5. Digital Transformation and AI Integration: Investments in digital offerings and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) across various business lines, including wealth planning, are expected to enhance customer service, drive deposit acquisition through technology and product segmentation, and improve operational efficiency, thereby contributing to revenue growth.

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Share Repurchases

  • On January 27, 2026, the Board of Directors authorized a new share repurchase program of up to $100 million of Associated Banc-Corp's common stock.
  • This authorization is in addition to any remaining authority from previous programs.

Share Issuance

  • Associated Banc-Corp's shares outstanding increased from approximately 149.60 million in 2021 to 166 million in 2026.

Outbound Investments

  • In December 2025, Associated Banc-Corp announced an agreement to acquire American National Corporation for $604 million, with the transaction expected to close in the second quarter of 2026.
  • In 2021, the company sold its wealth management subsidiary, Whitnell & Co.
  • In 2020, Associated Banc-Corp divested its insurance business, Associated Benefits & Risk Consulting.

Capital Expenditures

  • Associated Banc-Corp invested approximately $35 million in digital initiatives since 2022.
  • These investments focused on launching a modernized digital platform, adding account opening and product offer capabilities, introducing real-time digital account opening for business customers, enhancing security, and incorporating financial wellness tools.
  • The company completed all major investments from Phase 2 of its strategic plan in March 2025.

Peer Outperformance in Regional Banks

ASB has outperformed 54% of its 261 Regional Banks peers over 5Y. Among the peers that beat it is SRCE. Regional Banks ranks 7th of 18 industries in Financials by median 5Y return.
Share of Regional Banks constituents that ASB has outperformed, by holding period. Peers without a full price history over a given window are excluded from that window.
1Y
37%
of 283 industry peers · 23.1% return
3Y
55%
of 273 industry peers · 98.0% return
5Y
54%
of 261 industry peers · 60.7% return
Regional Banks peers with revenue growth within 4pp of ASB's that beat it on at least 2 of 3 windows, and by at least 20pp over 5Y. Growth is matched by construction, so the gap is largely a re-rating gap. The multiple column is the context for it.
Ticker Name Rev Growth 3Y Avg P/E 1Y3Y5Y 5Y Gap
ASB Associated Banc-Corp 9.5% 10.8x 23.1%98.0%60.7% —
SRCE 1st Source 7.0% 12.1x 51.7%116.7%105.2% +44pp
Price returns, excluding dividends. P/E shown for context only and not used for matching.
Median price return by industry across the Financials sector, ranked by 5Y. Regional Banks is ASB's own industry. Use this to see which corners of the sector have carried the returns.
Industry Names 1Y med3Y med5Y med Top 3 by 5Y
Reinsurance 6 27.4%70.5%119.2% SPNT 170% · RNR 149% · RGA 146%
Diversified Banks 12 32.1%137.5%92.3% CM 138% · JPM 131% · RY 123%
Life & Health Insurance 20 15.2%56.6%81.5% JXN 492% · UNM 290% · MFC 179%
Investment Banking & Brokerage 13 -10.5%101.1%77.6% IBKR 374% · SNEX 180% · HOOD 143%
Property & Casualty Insurance 41 13.5%79.5%66.6% TRV 180% · PGR 170% · WRB 152%
Multi-line Insurance 9 8.6%63.5%63.3% GNW 108% · L 97% · AIZ 90%
Regional Banks ← 262 31.4%92.8%50.8% CBC 229% · FCNCA 152% · FBP 141%
Multi-Sector Holdings 3 3.4%51.4%50.0% BRK-B 88% · VOYA 50% · JEF 31%
Financial Exchanges & Data 15 7.1%36.3%32.4% VIRT 165% · CBOE 164% · CME 69%
Consumer Finance 30 4.8%82.0%23.2% ENVA 393% · EZPW 312% · FCFS 161%
Insurance Brokers 15 -8.1%3.9%13.7% LIFE 336% · ARX 88% · AJG 67%
Diversified Financial Services 4 2.0%18.9%9.2% FRHC 183% · EQH 88%
Asset Management & Custody Banks 82 -10.2%18.3%8.3% WT 298% · VCTR 252% · AAMI 252%
Commercial & Residential Mortgage Finance 14 -57.5%25.0%-10.6% FNMA 284% · FMCC 270% · ACT 166%
Specialized Finance 3 10.1%37.3%-12.2% CACC -12% · HASI -18%
Mortgage REITs 34 -20.3%-0.6%-33.7% RITM 27% · DX 18% · AGNC 7%
Transaction & Payment Processing Services 17 3.6%4.6%-40.3% V 81% · MA 77% · CPAY 49%
Diversified Capital Markets 20 -52.7%16.8%-65.4% LPLA 90% · TW 39% · RIOT -54%
Median of constituents with a full price history over each window. Top names are limited to companies above $2B market cap.

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Financials

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NameAssociat.Wintrust.Old Nati.Commerce.U.S. Ban.F N B  
Mkt Price28.96144.0125.0155.7158.6917.2442.34
Mkt Cap5.49.79.68.091.26.18.8
Rev LTM1,6032,8642,8231,90029,5831,8282,362
Op Inc LTM-------
FCF LTM6801,5739401,21312,5256221,077
FCF 3Y Avg5569866607349,905500697
CFO LTM7191,6449871,26212,5257041,124
CFO 3Y Avg6011,0506977869,905602742

Growth & Margins

ASBWTFCONBCBSHUSBFNBMedian
NameAssociat.Wintrust.Old Nati.Commerce.U.S. Ban.F N B  
Rev Chg LTM46.4%11.5%34.1%10.8%6.7%11.8%11.7%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg9.5%9.5%14.7%6.4%3.2%4.3%7.9%
Rev Chg Q23.2%10.1%13.2%14.7%10.2%5.5%11.7%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM5.6%2.4%3.1%3.6%2.5%1.3%2.8%
Op Inc Chg LTM-------
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg-------
Op Mgn LTM-------
Op Mgn 3Y Avg-------
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-------
CFO/Rev LTM44.9%57.4%35.0%66.4%42.3%38.5%43.6%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg48.1%39.5%30.5%44.1%35.0%35.9%37.7%
FCF/Rev LTM42.4%54.9%33.3%63.9%42.3%34.0%42.4%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg44.4%36.9%28.8%41.1%35.0%29.8%36.0%

Valuation

ASBWTFCONBCBSHUSBFNBMedian
NameAssociat.Wintrust.Old Nati.Commerce.U.S. Ban.F N B  
Mkt Cap5.49.79.68.091.26.18.8
P/S3.43.43.44.23.13.43.4
P/Op Inc-------
P/EBIT-------
P/E10.810.810.813.811.210.210.8
P/CFO7.65.99.76.47.38.77.4
Total Yield12.3%11.1%11.8%9.2%12.5%12.7%12.0%
Dividend Yield3.0%1.8%2.5%1.9%3.5%2.9%2.7%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg13.2%11.2%8.6%9.1%13.2%8.8%10.1%
D/E0.90.50.80.01.10.70.7
Net D/E-0.6-0.70.6-0.7-0.7-0.2-0.6

Returns

ASBWTFCONBCBSHUSBFNBMedian
NameAssociat.Wintrust.Old Nati.Commerce.U.S. Ban.F N B  
1M Rtn-2.4%-2.4%-1.0%-2.4%-1.4%-3.8%-2.4%
3M Rtn-6.9%-12.0%-5.9%-5.4%-6.2%-9.4%-6.5%
6M Rtn4.6%-2.1%5.6%10.1%4.9%-2.5%4.8%
12M Rtn23.1%19.0%29.1%11.2%33.4%17.6%21.1%
3Y Rtn98.0%95.7%88.5%40.0%103.6%71.9%92.1%
1M Excs Rtn-3.4%-2.9%-1.5%-3.3%-2.0%-4.7%-3.1%
3M Excs Rtn-8.7%-14.6%-8.0%-7.7%-9.1%-10.3%-8.9%
6M Excs Rtn-2.9%-9.6%-1.9%2.6%-2.5%-10.0%-2.7%
12M Excs Rtn2.5%-0.7%5.4%-9.5%16.4%-2.4%0.9%
3Y Excs Rtn21.8%25.0%13.0%-40.3%30.2%-2.1%17.4%

Comparison Analyses

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Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Community, Consumer, and Business1,0141,026991759503
Corporate and Commercial Specialty621600554468545
Risk Management and Shared Services-148-588-4421310
Total1,4881,0381,1031,2401,058


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20152014201320122010
Corporate and Commercial Specialty173    
Community, Consumer, and Business9747   
Risk Management and Shared Services0842875 
Corporate and Commercial Banking 145   
Commercial Banking  170110 
Consumer Banking  7069 
Banking    -59
Other    0
Wealth Management    18
Total270276268254-41


Net Income by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Community, Consumer, and Business34537435219264
Corporate and Commercial Specialty286290273216218
Risk Management and Shared Services-157-541-442-4269
Total475123183366351


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222011
Corporate and Commercial Specialty18,91017,79416,89717,909 
Community, Consumer, and Business13,47713,89313,45312,074 
Risk Management and Shared Services12,81611,33610,6659,423 
Banking    21,864
Other    -84
Wealth Management    145
Total45,20343,02341,01639,40621,924


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$28.96 
Market Cap ($ Bil)5.4 
First Trading Date09/07/1984 
Distance from 52W High-9.7% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$29.96$28.14
DMA Trenddownup
Distance from DMA-3.3%2.9%
 3M1YR
Volatility16.9%24.0%
Downside Capture91.0878.85
Upside Capture45.3484.81
Correlation (S&P 500)36.1%40.1%
ASB Betas & Captures as of 9/30/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta0.570.620.600.510.821.10
Up Beta-2.220.490.170.370.801.14
Down Beta1.291.250.630.190.811.14
Up Capture49%32%53%61%77%115%
Bmk +ve Days6162766132424
Stock +ve Days8203270132375
Down Capture147%108%102%67%87%101%
Bmk -ve Days16263760120328
Stock -ve Days14223256117368

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with ASB
ASB17.4%24.0%0.61-
Sector ETF (XLF)5.6%14.7%0.1470.4%
Equity (SPY)15.8%12.7%0.8639.6%
Gold (GLD)-1.4%29.4%-0.0510.1%
Commodities (DBC)52.4%20.7%1.92-22.7%
Real Estate (VNQ)4.8%13.7%0.0945.1%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-26.5%43.6%-0.5914.7%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with ASB
ASB9.6%31.5%0.33-
Sector ETF (XLF)9.1%18.3%0.3673.0%
Equity (SPY)13.2%17.1%0.5955.6%
Gold (GLD)18.4%18.9%0.790.4%
Commodities (DBC)9.9%19.5%0.398.7%
Real Estate (VNQ)1.6%18.8%-0.0249.4%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)8.6%51.8%0.3423.2%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with ASB
ASB7.7%34.0%0.30-
Sector ETF (XLF)13.0%22.1%0.5378.3%
Equity (SPY)15.2%17.9%0.7258.3%
Gold (GLD)12.3%16.4%0.61-5.3%
Commodities (DBC)8.3%18.1%0.3720.0%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.2%20.7%0.2150.6%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)63.1%66.2%1.0314.9%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date9302026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity8.9 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 915202618.1%
Average Daily Volume2.5 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest3.6 days
Basic Shares Quantity188.1 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares4.7%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 8/25/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
7/23/20261.8%1.7%1.9%
1/22/2026-3.7%-0.4%-1.0%
10/23/20251.1%-2.3%1.2%
7/24/20251.3%-2.1%4.8%
4/24/20251.4%2.0%4.5%
1/23/2025-0.8%-0.8%-4.6%
10/24/20241.0%4.7%20.4%
7/25/20240.1%-7.8%-5.8%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive141215
# Negative9118
Median Positive1.4%2.5%4.8%
Median Negative-1.1%-2.3%-5.4%
Max Positive6.9%13.0%20.4%
Max Negative-5.6%-7.8%-15.9%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
7/23/20261.8%1.7%1.9%
1/22/2026-3.7%-0.4%-1.0%
10/23/20251.1%-2.3%1.2%
7/24/20251.3%-2.1%4.8%
4/24/20251.4%2.0%4.5%
1/23/2025-0.8%-0.8%-4.6%
10/24/20241.0%4.7%20.4%
7/25/20240.1%-7.8%-5.8%
4/25/20240.9%2.3%-0.6%
1/25/2024-1.1%-4.8%-6.4%
10/19/2023-5.6%-1.0%10.9%
7/20/2023-0.4%1.4%-4.9%
4/20/2023-0.9%-0.6%-15.9%
1/26/2023-2.5%2.8%4.3%
10/20/20226.9%13.0%14.0%
7/21/20222.7%2.7%13.0%
4/21/2022-3.6%-5.8%-10.6%
1/20/20222.2%0.0%4.5%
10/21/2021-0.8%1.0%2.0%
7/22/20213.2%5.8%10.1%
4/22/20212.7%7.0%11.3%
1/21/20210.8%-4.5%4.2%
10/22/20200.4%-4.2%10.0%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive141215
# Negative9118
Median Positive1.4%2.5%4.8%
Median Negative-1.1%-2.3%-5.4%
Max Positive6.9%13.0%20.4%
Max Negative-5.6%-7.8%-15.9%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202608/04/202610-Q
03/31/202604/28/202610-Q
12/31/202502/12/202610-K
09/30/202510/28/202510-Q
06/30/202507/29/202510-Q
03/31/202504/29/202510-Q
12/31/202402/12/202510-K
09/30/202410/29/202410-Q
06/30/202407/30/202410-Q
03/31/202404/30/202410-Q
12/31/202302/08/202410-K
09/30/202310/26/202310-Q
06/30/202307/27/202310-Q
03/31/202304/27/202310-Q
12/31/202202/13/202310-K
09/30/202210/27/202210-Q
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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202608/04/202610-Q
03/31/202604/28/202610-Q
12/31/202502/12/202610-K
09/30/202510/28/202510-Q
06/30/202507/29/202510-Q
03/31/202504/29/202510-Q
12/31/202402/12/202510-K
09/30/202410/29/202410-Q
06/30/202407/30/202410-Q
03/31/202404/30/202410-Q
12/31/202302/08/202410-K
09/30/202310/26/202310-Q
06/30/202307/27/202310-Q
03/31/202304/27/202310-Q
12/31/202202/13/202310-K
09/30/202210/27/202210-Q
06/30/202207/28/202210-Q
03/31/202204/28/202210-Q
12/31/202102/08/202210-K
09/30/202110/28/202110-Q
06/30/202107/29/202110-Q
03/31/202104/27/202110-Q
12/31/202002/09/202110-K
09/30/202010/29/202010-Q
06/30/202008/05/202010-Q
03/31/202005/11/202010-Q
12/31/201902/11/202010-K
09/30/201910/31/201910-Q

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 10/4/2026

Latest: Q2 2026 Earnings Reported 7/23/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Loan GrowthReported18.0%19.0%20.0% 13.5%RaisedGuidance: 5.5% for 2026
2026 Total Deposit GrowthReported17.0%18.0%19.0% 12.5%RaisedGuidance: 5.5% for 2026
2026 Core Customer Deposit GrowthReported19.0%20.0%21.0% 14.5%RaisedGuidance: 5.5% for 2026
2026 Net Interest Income GrowthReported19.0%20.0%21.0% 14.0%RaisedGuidance: 6.0% for 2026
2026 Noninterest Income GrowthReported8.0%9.0%10.0% 4.5%RaisedGuidance: 4.5% for 2026
2026 Noninterest Expense GrowthReported20.0%20.5%21.0% 17.5%RaisedGuidance: 3.0% for 2026
2026 Effective Tax RateReported19.0%20.0%21.0% 0.0%AffirmedGuidance: 20.0% for 2026


Prior: Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 1/22/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Total Period End Loan GrowthReported5.0%5.5%6.0% 0.0%Same NewGuidance: 5.5% for 2025
2026 Total Period End Deposit GrowthReported5.0%5.5%6.0% 3.5%Higher NewGuidance: 2.0% for 2025
2026 Core Customer Deposit GrowthReported5.0%5.5%6.0% 1.0%Higher NewGuidance: 4.5% for 2025
2026 Net Interest Income GrowthReported5.5%6.0%6.5% -8.5%Lower NewGuidance: 14.5% for 2025
2026 Noninterest Income GrowthReported4.0%4.5%5.0% -1.0%Lower NewGuidance: 5.5% for 2025
2026 Noninterest Expense GrowthReported 3.0%  -2.5%Lower NewGuidance: 5.5% for 2025
2026 Effective Tax RateReported19.0%20.0%21.0% 1.5%Higher NewGuidance: 18.5% for 2025

Q3 2025 Earnings Reported 10/23/2025

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2025 Period end loan growthReported5.0%5.5%6.0% 0.0%AffirmedGuidance: 5.5% for 2025
2025 Period end total deposit growthReported1.0%2.0%3.0% 0.0%AffirmedGuidance: 2.0% for 2025
2025 Period end core customer deposit growthReported4.0%4.5%5.0% 0.0%AffirmedGuidance: 4.5% for 2025
2025 Net interest income growthReported14.0%14.5%15.0% 0.0%AffirmedGuidance: 14.5% for 2025
2025 Noninterest income growthReported5.0%5.5%6.0% 4.0%RaisedGuidance: 1.5% for 2025
2025 Noninterest expense growthReported5.0%5.5%6.0% 1.0%RaisedGuidance: 4.5% for 2025
2025 Annual effective tax rateReported18.0%18.5%19.0% -1.5%LoweredGuidance: 20.0% for 2025

Insider Activity

Updated 10/16/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Ahern, Patrick EdwardExecutive Vice PresidentDirectSell904202630.851,30940,3831,349,473Form
2Warsek, GregoryEVPDirectSell813202632.0116,300521,730441,998Form
3Erickson, Randall JExecutive Vice PresidentDirectSell813202632.0443,5611,395,6941,797,156Form
4Utz, John AExecutive Vice PresidentDirectSell805202631.7344,4651,410,6523,130,850Form
5Erickson, Randall JExecutive Vice PresidentDirectSell803202630.7590,5732,785,5731,492,909Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Ahern, Patrick EdwardExecutive Vice PresidentDirectSell904202630.851,30940,3831,349,473Form
2Warsek, GregoryEVPDirectSell813202632.0116,300521,730441,998Form
3Erickson, Randall JExecutive Vice PresidentDirectSell813202632.0443,5611,395,6941,797,156Form
4Utz, John AExecutive Vice PresidentDirectSell805202631.7344,4651,410,6523,130,850Form
5Erickson, Randall JExecutive Vice PresidentDirectSell803202630.7590,5732,785,5731,492,909Form
6Kitowski, Nicole MExecutive Vice PresidentDirectSell729202630.917,663236,8711,401,102Form
7Utz, John AExecutive Vice PresidentDirectSell611202628.825,000144,1253,405,861Form
8Braeger, Matthew RExecutive Vice PresidentDirectSell610202628.175,000140,860331,784Form
9Deloye, DennisExecutive Vice PresidentDirectSell527202628.2614,299404,090604,349Form
10Erickson, Randall JExecutive Vice PresidentDirectSell505202627.8428,311788,0373,872,266Form
11Erickson, Randall JExecutive Vice PresidentDirectSell505202628.302,00056,5904,737,319Form
12Williams, John B DirectSell429202628.184,000112,7001,899,558Form
13Kamerick, Eileen A DirectSell220202628.026,600184,9321,380,377Form
14Ahern, Patrick EdwardExecutive Vice PresidentDirectSell211202629.0314,731427,6821,143,921Form
15Williams, John B DirectSell204202628.052,32565,2051,990,045Form
16Utz, John AExecutive Vice PresidentDirectSell1210202526.412,13556,3932,901,293Form
17Ahern, Patrick EdwardExecutive Vice PresidentDirectSell1208202525.7030,489783,567618,214Form
18Ahern, Patrick EdwardExecutive Vice PresidentDirectSell1204202525.793,32785,8041,062,249Form

Investor Activity (13F)

Updated Oct 19, 2026
13F holdings as of Mar 31, 2026 (Q1 2026)

Active managers (13F portfolio over $250M, at least 3 holdings) with a position over $5M that is either over 10% of their portfolio or held in a concentrated book of 50 or fewer total positions. Index/ETF, sovereign, bank, community-bank and charitable/donor-advised filers are excluded.

Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Rhino Investment Partners, Inc$21.3 Mil5.9%39ADD +35.8%13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Rhino Investment Partners, Inc$21.3 Mil5.9%39ADD +35.8%13F
Active Manager
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Rhino Investment Partners, Inc$21.3 Mil5.9%39ADD +35.8%13F
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