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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.

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Published Sep 4, 2026, 4:12 PM UTC
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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

Sector

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

Regional

US regional banks may see slight sentiment drag.

Global

Negligible

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

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

Key entities

  • Company
    Associated Banc-Corp

    US regional bank (NASDAQ:ASB)

  • Executive
    Patrick Ahern

    Executive Vice President of Associated Banc-Corp

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