Associated Authorizes $100M Stock Buyback
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 2d ago
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The Board authorized the repurchase of up to $100M of Associated's common stock. This repurchase authorization is in addition to the authority remaining under the previous program.
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Analyst Views on ASB
Wall Street analysts forecast ASB stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for ASB is 29.71 USD with a low forecast of 29.00 USD and a high forecast of 32.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
7 Analyst Rating
1 Buy
6 Hold
0 Sell
Hold
Current: 26.800
Low
29.00
Averages
29.71
High
32.00
Current: 26.800
Low
29.00
Averages
29.71
High
32.00
About ASB
Associated Banc-Corp is a bank holding company. The Company, through Associated Bank and various nonbanking subsidiaries, provides an array of banking and nonbanking products and services to individuals and businesses through 200 banking branches serving more than 100 communities, throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota and Missouri. The Corporate and Commercial Specialty segment serves a wide range of customers, including larger businesses, developers, not-for-profits, municipalities, and financial institutions by providing lending and deposit solutions as well as the support to deliver, fund, and manage such banking solutions. The Community, Consumer and Business segment serves individuals and businesses by providing lending and deposit solutions and a variety of investment, fiduciary, and retirement planning products and services. The Risk Management and Shared Services segment includes key shared operational functions and also includes residual revenue and expenses.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
Associated Banc-Corp Declares Quarterly Dividends and Stock Buyback
- Quarterly Cash Dividend: Associated Banc-Corp declared a cash dividend of $0.24 per common share, payable on March 16, 2026, reflecting the company's ongoing profitability and commitment to shareholder returns.
- Preferred Stock Dividends: The company also announced dividends of $0.3671875 per depositary share for its 5.875% Series E Perpetual Preferred Stock and $0.3515625 for its 5.625% Series F Perpetual Preferred Stock, further bolstering investor confidence.
- Stock Buyback Authorization: The Board authorized a stock repurchase of up to $100 million, indicating confidence in the company's stock value while potentially enhancing earnings per share and shareholder value.
- Asset Scale: With total assets of $45 billion, Associated Banc-Corp is the largest bank holding company in Wisconsin, showcasing its leadership position and market influence in the Midwest banking sector.
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Associated Banc-Corp Declares Quarterly Dividends and Stock Buyback
- Quarterly Cash Dividend: Associated Banc-Corp declared a cash dividend of $0.24 per common share, payable on March 16, 2026, reflecting the company's ongoing profitability and commitment to shareholder returns.
- Preferred Stock Dividends: The company also announced dividends of $0.3671875 per depositary share on its 5.875% Series E Perpetual Preferred Stock and $0.3515625 per depositary share on its 5.625% Series F Perpetual Preferred Stock, further boosting investor confidence.
- Stock Buyback Authorization: The Board authorized a buyback of up to $100 million of common stock, indicating confidence in the stock's value and potentially enhancing earnings per share, thereby increasing shareholder value.
- Asset Scale: Associated Banc-Corp has total assets of $45 billion, making it the largest bank holding company in Wisconsin, showcasing its leadership and market influence in the Midwest banking sector.
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