Weekly Investment Analysts’ Ratings Changes for Associated Banc (ASB)

Associated Banc (NYSE: ASB) has recently received a number of price target changes and ratings updates:

• 4/24/2026 – Associated Banc had its “neutral” rating reaffirmed by Piper Sandler.
• 4/24/2026 – Associated Banc had its price target raised by Robert W. Baird from $29.00 to $30.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 4/11/2026 – Associated Banc was upgraded by Wall Street Zen from “hold” to “buy”.
• 4/7/2026 – Associated Banc was upgraded by Barclays PLC from “equal weight” to “overweight”. They now have a $33.00 price target on the stock, up from $30.00.
• 4/6/2026 – Associated Banc was downgraded by Zacks Research from “strong-buy” to “hold”.
• 3/30/2026 – Associated Banc had its price target raised by Wells Fargo & Company from $30.00 to $31.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 3/28/2026 – Associated Banc was downgraded by Wall Street Zen from “buy” to “hold”.
• 3/27/2026 – Associated Banc was upgraded by Stephens from “equal weight” to “overweight”. They now have a $29.00 price target on the stock, down from $30.00.
• 3/23/2026 – Associated Banc had its price target lowered by Truist Financial Corporation from $30.00 to $27.00. They now have a “hold” rating on the stock.
• 2/25/2026 – Associated Banc was upgraded by Zacks Research from “hold” to “strong-buy”.

Associated Banc Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, March 16th. Investors of record on Monday, March 2nd were paid a $0.24 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, March 2nd. This represents a $0.96 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.4%. Associated Banc’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 34.66%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, EVP Patrick Edward Ahern sold 14,731 shares of Associated Banc stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, February 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $29.03, for a total value of $427,640.93. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 39,401 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,143,811.03. The trade was a 27.21% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, Director Eileen A. Kamerick sold 6,600 shares of Associated Banc stock in a transaction dated Thursday, February 19th. The stock was sold at an average price of $28.02, for a total value of $184,932.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 49,264 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,380,377.28. The trade was a 11.81% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last three months, insiders have sold 23,656 shares of company stock worth $677,789. Insiders own 0.71% of the company’s stock.

Associated Banc-Corp, through its primary subsidiary Associated Bank, N.A., is a regional financial services company headquartered in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The bank operates more than 200 branches across the Midwest, offering community-focused banking solutions for individuals, small businesses and commercial clients. Its emphasis on personalized service and regional decision-making supports long-standing customer relationships.

On the consumer side, Associated Bank provides checking and savings accounts, residential mortgages, home equity lines of credit, auto financing and credit card products.