ASBASBFinancial Services · Banks - Regional

ASB Stock Forecast: Associated Banc-Corp Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 14 Oct 2026
$28
−0.81% on the day

The 10 Wall Street analysts covering Associated Banc-Corp hold a median 12-month price target of $34 — +20.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 54 of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$5.4B
Ticker Nerd rank
54 / 100
Median analyst target
$34
Analysts covering
10
Revenue$448.9M+23.2% y/y
Net income$123.6M
Free cash flow$194.8M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−0.3%
1M
−5.4%
YTD
+12.8%
1Y
+11.2%
From 52W high
−11.7%
From 52W low
+21.6%
$23
$32
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

ASB stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Associated Banc-Corp on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 14 Oct 2026
54 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Growth
97
Revisions
81
Value
79
Momentum
70
Quality
42
Issuance
23
Size
22
Volatility
21
Accruals
16

Growth (97): Sales and profits are climbing, and climbing faster than before.

Accruals (16): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.

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Wall Street

ASB stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on ASB, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$25$30$35Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26ASBHigh $36Median $34Low $33

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says10 analysts
4 Buy6 Hold0 Sell
Low $33Median $34High $36

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +20.0% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 5 moved their price target up and 1 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
5 Oct 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight$34 → $35
30 Sept 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight$36 → $35
26 Aug 2026Piper SandlerAssumesNeutral$34
10 Aug 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight—
10 Aug 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight$32 → $36
4 Aug 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold$32 → $33
4 Aug 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold—
10 July 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold$30 → $32
10 July 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold—
7 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight—
7 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight$33 → $34
1 July 2026Raymond JamesMaintainsOutperform—
27 Apr 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold—
24 Apr 2026BairdMaintainsNeutral—
24 Apr 2026Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsMarket Perform—
24 Apr 2026Piper SandlerMaintainsNeutral—
7 Apr 2026BarclaysUpgradeOverweight—
30 Mar 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight—
27 Mar 2026Stephens & Co.UpgradeOverweight—
23 Mar 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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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. ASB appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

ASB vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 14 Oct 2026, Associated Banc-Corp returned +11.2% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

ASB vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
90100110120130Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26ASBS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

ASB analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+0.6%
Analysts raising
1
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

Associated Banc-Corp (ASB) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
10.0×

Cheaper than 58% of US stocks

Price / sales
3.5×

Cheaper than 34% of US stocks

Price / book
1.0×

Cheaper than 71% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
—
Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
23.5%

Higher than 73% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
11.1%

Higher than 49% of US stocks

Gross margin
—
Operating margin
41.3%

Higher than 93% of US stocks

Net margin
32.5%

Higher than 91% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
9.7%

Higher than 63% of US stocks

Return on assets
1.1%

Higher than 50% of US stocks

Dividend yield
3.4%

Higher than 88% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Associated Banc-Corp (ASB) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Associated Banc-Corp has a market value of $5.4B and an enterprise value of $9.4B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.6B. The latest quarter grew 23.5% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $505.1M, a 31.5% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $2.86.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $679.6M.

  • Associated Banc-Corp spent $33.1M on share buybacks and $176.0M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 188.7M.

  • Trailing P/E: 10.0×; forward P/E: 8.5× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 3.35%, paying out 33% of earnings.

  • Associated Banc-Corp employs 4,129 people — $388K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 15 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

ASB vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelBanks - Regional
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
ASBAssociated Banc-Corp$5.4B
54
AUBAtlantic Union Bankshares Corp.$5.4B
51
ABCBAmeris Bancorp$5.3B
33
GBCIGlacier Bancorp, Inc.$5.6B
22
OZKBank OZK$5.1B
60
HOMBHome Bancshares, Inc. (Arkansas)$5.7B
60
EBCEastern Bankshares, Inc.$5.0B
46

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News

Latest ASB news & analysis

Why Associated Banc-Corp (ASB) Could Beat Earnings Estimates Again

Zacks Investment Research · 9 Oct 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research says Associated Banc-Corp has a strong history of earnings surprises and currently has two key ingredients associated with a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

Why it matters — ASB watchers may note the article’s positive assessment of the company’s potential to exceed earnings estimates in its upcoming report.

Is Associated BancCorp (ASB) Stock Outpacing Its Finance Peers This Year?

Zacks Investment Research · 6 Oct 2026neutral

Zacks Investment Research compares Associated Banc-Corp (ASB) and BGC Group (BGC) with their sector based on performance so far this year. The excerpt does not state how either stock performed relative to the sector.

Why it matters — ASB watchers are alerted to a year-to-date performance comparison, but the excerpt provides no results to indicate ASB’s relative performance.

Associated Banc-Corp to Announce Third Quarter 2026 Earnings and Hold Conference Call on October 22, 2026

PRNewsWire · 1 Oct 2026neutral

Associated Banc-Corp (NYSE: ASB) announced that it will release its third quarter 2026 financial results on Thursday, October 22, 2026, after market close, and will hold a conference call the same day.

Why it matters — Investors and analysts watching ASB will be able to mark their calendars for the scheduled date when the company's third quarter earnings and conference call will take place.

Why Associated Banc-Corp (ASB) is a Great Dividend Stock Right Now

Zacks Investment Research · 28 Sept 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research highlights Associated Banc-Corp (ASB) as a strong dividend stock, examining whether the company has the qualities shareholders look for in dividend payers. The article positions ASB favorably as a dividend opportunity for investors.

Why it matters — ASB watchers would care because the piece affirms the company's appeal as a dividend stock, which can influence investor perception of its shareholder value.

Associated Banc-Corp Increases Prime Rate

PRNewsWire · 16 Sept 2026neutral

Associated Banc-Corp (NYSE: ASB), the holding company for Associated Bank, N.A., has announced an increase in its prime rate. The announcement was made from the company's headquarters in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Why it matters — A change in the prime rate can affect the interest rates Associated Bank charges on loans and pays on deposits, which may influence the company's lending activity and net interest income.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about ASB stock

What is the ASB stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 10 Wall Street analysts covering Associated Banc-Corp have a median 12-month price target of $34, with estimates ranging from $33 to $36. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is ASB stock a buy right now?

Of the 10 analysts covering Associated Banc-Corp, 4 rate it a Buy, 6 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Associated Banc-Corp 54 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 14 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank ASB?

As at 14 Oct 2026, Associated Banc-Corp ranks 54 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 Growth (97 of 100).

Will ASB stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 10 analysts implies +20.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Associated Banc-Corp 54 out of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the ASB stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Associated Banc-Corp publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for ASB are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $33 to $36 over the next 12 months.

How has ASB stock performed over the past year?

Associated Banc-Corp returned +11.2% over the 12 months to 14 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Associated Banc-Corp do?

Associated Banc-Corp is a U.S. regional bank holding company headquartered in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

What is the latest news on ASB?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 9 Oct 2026): "Why Associated Banc-Corp (ASB) Could Beat Earnings Estimates Again". Zacks Investment Research says Associated Banc-Corp has a strong history of earnings surprises and currently has two key ingredients associated with a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

Company

About Associated Banc-Corp.

Associated Banc-Corp is a U.S. regional bank holding company headquartered in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Through its principal banking subsidiary, Associated Bank, it provides a broad range of retail, commercial, and specialized financial services to individuals, small businesses, middle-market companies, and larger commercial clients. Its offerings include consumer and business deposits, commercial and industrial lending, commercial real estate financing, treasury management, wealth management, fiduciary services, mortgage lending, and other lending and cash management solutions. The company operates primarily across the Midwest, with a strong presence in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Minnesota, while also serving selected markets in surrounding states. Associated Banc-Corp plays an important role in regional banking by combining local relationship-based service with a diversified suite of financial products that support everyday banking needs, business financing, and longer-term financial administration.

CEO Mr. Andrew John Harmening · 4,129 employees · United States · https://www.associatedbank.com