Transaction overview
On February 10, 2026, Associated Banc-Corp Executive Vice President Patrick Edward Ahern sold 14,731 shares of the company’s common stock for aggregate proceeds of $427,682. The disposition occurred in two separate trades, executed at prices between $29.01 and $29.04 per share, slightly below the company’s 52-week high of $29.52.
Concurrent option exercise
On the same day, Ahern exercised stock options to acquire 11,193 shares at an exercise price of $26.00 per share, representing a total cost of $291,018. The dual activity - an exercise of options coupled with the sale of existing shares - left Ahern with a direct holding of 39,401 shares following the transactions. In addition, he retains an indirect interest of 5,505.21 shares held through a 401(k) plan.
Market context and valuation snapshot
Data referenced in the company snapshot shows Associated Banc-Corp trading at $28.81 and carrying a price-to-earnings ratio of 10.44. Over the past six months the bank’s common stock has appreciated by 23.12%.
Earnings, dividends and capital returns
The bank reported fourth-quarter 2025 earnings per share of $0.80, ahead of the $0.72 consensus forecast. Revenue for the quarter came in at $389 million versus projected revenue of $382.1 million.
The board declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.24 per common share, payable March 16, 2026, to shareholders of record as of March 2, 2026. Preferred shareholders will receive quarterly dividends as well - $0.3671875 per depositary share on the 5.875% Series E Perpetual Preferred Stock and $0.3515625 per depositary share on the 5.625% Series F Perpetual Preferred Stock - with the same payment and record dates.
Additionally, the company announced a new $100 million share repurchase program. The firm has maintained dividend distributions for 52 consecutive years and the common stock currently yields 3.32%.
Valuation note and investor resources
According to the valuation snapshot cited, the shares are assessed as appearing slightly undervalued using available fair value calculations. Additional detailed research and model outputs are available through the referenced research service for subscribers.
Bottom line
The combination of insider option exercises and share sales on a single day, an above-consensus quarterly report, sustained dividend payouts and a new $100 million repurchase authorization are the primary corporate developments. These actions collectively speak to recent executive-level portfolio activity and ongoing capital returns to shareholders.