$ASB

Associated Banc-Corp EVP Patrick Ahern sells $40,382 in stock

Associated Banc-Corp (ASB) EVP Patrick Ahern sold 1,309 shares for $40,382 on September 3, 2026, at $30.85 per share. He now holds 43,743 shares directly and 5,589.79 indirectly. ASB's stock trades at $31.15 with a $5.81B market cap, up 23% YTD, and offers a 3.11% dividend yield. The company reported Q2 2026 earnings of $0.73 per share, beating estimates, with revenue of $450.44M.

Original reporting
Published Sep 4, 2026, 4:12 PM UTC
Analysis
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Primary signal
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Bearish
medium confidence
Mentioned
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Relevance
4/10
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$ASBBearishLow
01

Why it matters

The insider sale follows a positive earnings report, potentially tempering the upbeat momentum.

02

Market read

Insider transaction adds a modest negative nuance to a generally positive earnings backdrop.

03

What to watch

Ahern still holds ~44k shares and a 401(k) position, indicating continued confidence.

Relevance 4/10Novelty 4/10Timing: Sep 3 2026 after market close

Background

Associated Banc-Corp reported Q2 2026 earnings beating estimates, with strong lending income.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$ASBBearishMedium confidence
Context

Executive Vice President Patrick Ahern sold 1,309 shares of Associated Banc-Corp for $40,382 on Sep 3, 2026.

Expected impact

Potential short-term dip of 1-2% as market digests insider sell.

Evidence & confidence

Sale size is small relative to holdings, but insider transactions often influence perception.

Market effects

Minimal impact on regional banking sector; similar insider sales have limited broader effect.

US regional banks may see slight sentiment drag.

Negligible

Counterpoint

The sale could be routine diversification, not a bearish signal.

Key entities

  • Associated Banc-Corp

    US regional bank (NASDAQ:ASB)

  • Patrick Ahern

    Executive Vice President of Associated Banc-Corp

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