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22 Jun 2026, 16:46 UTC · 2h ago
Why Associated Banc-Corp (ASB) is a Great Dividend Stock Right Now
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Zacks Investment Research
22 Jun 2026, 16:46 UTC · 2h ago
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Associated Banc-Corp (ASB) has a Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 earnings of $2.92 per share, representing a 5.42% year-over-year growth rate. — Positive earnings growth forecasts typically support a higher stock valuation and investor confidence in the company's fundamentals.
+0.30Associated Banc-Corp maintains a dividend yield of 3.29%, which is higher than both the Banks - Midwest industry average (2.59%) and the S&P 500 (1.43%). — A superior yield relative to benchmarks makes the stock more attractive to income-focused investors.
+0.20Associated Banc-Corp's current payout ratio is 33%, meaning it distributes approximately one-third of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends. — A low payout ratio suggests the dividend is sustainable and has significant room for future growth.
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The company shows a positive price change of 13.35% YTD, a dividend yield higher than its industry and the S&P 500, and expected solid earnings growth.
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