Investors might want to bet on Associated Banc-Corp (ASB) , as it has been recently upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). This upgrade is essentially a reflection of an upward trend in earnings estimates -- one of the most powerful forces impacting stock prices.The sole determinant of the Zacks rating is a company's changing earnings picture. The Zacks Consensus Estimate -- the consensus of EPS estimates from the sell-side analysts covering the stock -- for the current and following years is tracked by the sys ...

ridvan_celik One of the best feelings in the world is seeing an opportunity that you were very bullish about appreciate materially in a rather short window of time. Last year, because of the plunge in financial stocks that came about because of the banking crisis, I found myself gravitating toward banks of all shapes and sizes. In many of these cases, I was bullish, rating most of the companies a "buy." But a select few ended up receiving a "strong buy" rating from me. One such firm was Associated Banc- ...

Associated Banc-Corp (ASB) is committed to advancing its strategic efforts to strengthen loan and deposit balances. It expects the strategic growth plan to yield favorable operating leverage gradually. However, elevated funding costs and a worsening operating backdrop are likely to exert pressure on asset quality.ASB remains focused on its organic growth strategy, driven by robust loans and deposit balances and efforts to improve fee income. Loans and deposits witnessed a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) ...

GREEN BAY, Wis., Feb. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Associated Banc-Corp (NYSE: ASB), has been named among "America's Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions 2024" by Newsweek and market-data research firm Plant-A Insights Group. For the first time, the two organizations partnered to study all regional banks and credit unions in the United States (approximately 9,440 institutions). Associated Bank Named Among Newsweek’s “America's Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions 2024” "(We) are proud to share this ranking ...

| --- | --- | |--------------|---------------------------| | | | | TO | SECTION 12(b) OF THE ACT: | | | Trading symbol(s) | | | ASB | | Stock, Srs E | ASB PrE | | Stock, Srs F | ASB PrF | | | ASBA | UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) ☑ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF ...

GREEN BAY, Wis., Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Associated Banc-Corp (NYSE: ASB) announced today that Management will meet with investors during the 2024 KBW Winter Financial Services Conference in Boca Raton, FL on February 14-16, 2024. First quarter investor materials will be made available prior to the event and can be accessed through the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at http://investor.associatedbank.com. ABOUT ASSOCIATED BANC-CORP Associated Banc-Corp (NYSE: ASB) has total assets o ...

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.Of these, value investing is easily one of the most popular ways to find great stocks in any market environment. Value investors rely on traditional forms of analysis on key valuation metrics to find stocks that they believe are undervalued, leaving ...

Associated Banc-Corp’s (ASB) fourth-quarter 2023 adjusted earnings of 53 cents per share beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny. However, the bottom line compared unfavorably with the prior-year quarter’s earnings of 70 cents.Results benefited from higher adjusted non-interest income and a rise in the deposit balance. However, a decline in net interest income (NII), an increase in expenses and provisions and a lower loan balance were headwinds. Hence, because of these concerns, investors turned bearis ...

Associated Banc-Corp (NYSE:ASB) Q4 2023 Earnings Conference Call January 25, 2024 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Andrew Harmening - President and CEO Derek Meyer - CFO Patrick Ahern - Chief Credit Officer Conference Call Participants Daniel Tamayo - Raymond James Scott Siefers - Piper Sandler Terry McEvoy - Stephens Jon Arfstrom - RBC Capital Markets Timur Braziler - Wells Fargo Brody Preston - UBS Operator Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome to Associated Banc-Corp's Fourth Quarter 2023 Earnings Confere ...

For the quarter ended December 2023, Associated Banc-Corp (ASB) reported revenue of $322.22 million, down 9.4% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $0.53, compared to $0.70 in the year-ago quarter.The reported revenue represents a surprise of -1.13% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $325.89 million. With the consensus EPS estimate being $0.52, the EPS surprise was +1.92%.While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to ...