Associated Banc-Corp (ASB) Insider Haddad Buys $971 of Stock

Michael Haddad recently added to his stake in Associated Banc-Corp (NYSE: ASB), joining a broader trend of executive buying at the regional bank. On June 15, 2026, Haddad purchased 33 shares at an average price of $29.41 each. The total transaction value reached $970.53, according to documents filed with the SEC.

While Haddad's purchase was small, it coincided with a busy day for the company's internal leadership. Several other executives also reported trades on June 15, 2026. The most significant move came from President and CEO Andrew Harmening, who bought 2,554 shares for roughly $75,113. Other participants included EVP Steven Zandpour, who added 82 shares worth $2,418, and Chief Information Officer Williams Terry Lynn, who bought 78 shares for $2,300. EVP Nicole Kitowski, EVP Julio Manso, and EVP Jayne Hladio also made purchases ranging from 13 to 34 shares on the same date. None of these trades were conducted under a pre-planned Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement.

Associated Banc-Corp stock was trading at $29.34 on Wednesday. The shares have stayed above their 200-day moving average of $28.27, though they are currently sitting just below the 50-day moving average of $30.88. With a market capitalization of $5.54 billion and a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 10.27, the bank is trading at a valuation that reflects moderate profitability relative to its share price. The stock has traded in a range between $23.86 and $32.46 over the last year.

Recent Earnings

In its most recent financial reports, Associated Banc-Corp showed revenue of $1.56 billion. The company reported a revenue growth rate of 23.5% and maintains a net margin of 32.46%. Its return on equity (ROE), which measures how effectively the bank generates profit from shareholder investments, stands at 9.69%. The bank is scheduled to report its next batch of earnings results on October 22, 2026.

Dividend

Associated Banc-Corp currently pays an annual dividend of $0.96 per share, which results in a dividend yield of 3.24%. The company maintains a payout ratio of 33.22%, suggesting that about one-third of its earnings are used to cover the dividend payments to shareholders.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Wall Street analysts have generally maintained a positive outlook on the stock. On October 5, 2026, Barclays kept its Overweight rating and raised its price target to $35.00. Wells Fargo also maintains an Overweight rating with a $35.00 target as of September 30, 2026. Earlier in the summer, Raymond James reiterated an Outperform rating with a $35.00 target, while Truist Securities has stayed at a Hold rating with a $33.00 target. The consensus among 10 analysts is a Buy, with an average price target of $34.40.

Based in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Associated Banc-Corp operates as a regional bank holding company. It provides traditional banking, commercial lending, and wealth management services across Wisconsin, Illinois, and several other states. These insider buys suggest that the leadership team sees value in the shares at current price levels.

Investors should keep an eye on the upcoming earnings report in October to see if the company's growth justifies the recent insider activity. It is important to remember that SEC filings like these reflect transactions on a specific date in the past and do not necessarily represent the current holdings or future intentions of the insiders involved.