Associated Banc-Corp (ASB) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
ASB - Associated Banc-Corp
$30.04
-0.30 (-0.99%)
▼
5d:
-2.81%
30d:
-6.5%
90d:
+3.73%
BUY
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: Sep 11, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Oct 22, 2026
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Bottom Line:
💡 BUY OPPORTUNITY: ASB shows positive signals but monitor for confirmation. Market pricing in 0.4% growth. Moderate conviction.
💡 BUY OPPORTUNITY: ASB shows positive signals but monitor for confirmation. Market pricing in 0.4% growth. Moderate conviction.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$44.41
Based on 8.5% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$27.57
Trading above historical range
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 8.9x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: ASB is currently trading at $30.04, which is considered oversold relative to its 30-day fair value range of $30.45 to $31.72. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 9.0) is in line with its historical norms (8.9). At these levels, the market is pricing in 0.4% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, ASB is in a strong uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $29.77. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: ASB scores 64/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $34.40 (+14.5%). Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Technical Outlook: Technically, ASB is in a strong uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $29.77. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: ASB scores 64/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $34.40 (+14.5%). Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
OVERSOLD
Historical Trading Range
$30.45 -
$31.72
Company Quality Score
63/100
(BUY)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
91.4%
All Signals
- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (64/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading below Wall St target ($34.40)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 0.4% growth with 23.5% revenue growth
- BULLISH: Bottoming setup score 64/100 — corrected, stabilizing, and turning up
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$30.45 -
$31.72
Current vs Trading Range
OVERSOLD
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$29.77
Resistance Level
$31.20
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Sep 11, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
9.03
Wall Street Target
$34.40
(+14.5%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
23.5%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-3.1%
Profit Margin
32.5%
Valuation Premium vs History
+0.4% premium
PE vs Historical
9.0 vs 8.9
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+0.4%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$30.16
(+0%)
2-Year Target
$30.28
(+1%)
3-Year Target
$30.40
(+1%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 9→9)
PE COMPRESSION
$29.95
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 20.2, Growth: 13.0%)
$96.89
(+223%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 9.0, Growth: 13.0%)
$43.39
(+44%)
Bear:
(PE: 7.7, Growth: 13.0%)
$36.88
(+23%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (11x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (9x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 10.61 | Current EPS (TTM): $2.86
Bull Case
$38.81
(+29%)
Analyst growth 16.3%, PE expands to 11.7
Base Case
$35.28
(+17%)
Market implied 16.3%, PE stable at 10.6
Bear Case
$20.63
(-31%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 9.0
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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