Associated Banc-Corp Reports Strong Q1 Earnings with 18% YoY Net Income Surge, Updates 2026 Growth Outlook Post-Acquisition

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Associated Banc-Corp announced strong Q1 2026 earnings with an 18% year-over-year net income increase and provided an updated, positive 2026 growth outlook following its American National Corporation acquisition.

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• Strong Q1 2026 Financial Performance

  Net income available to common equity increased 18% year-over-year to $117 million, or $0.70 per diluted common share, compared to $99 million ($0.59 EPS) in Q1 2025. This follows a record 2025, though net income and EPS saw a sequential decline from Q4 2025.

• Updated 2026 Growth Outlook Post-Acquisition

  The company provided an updated full-year 2026 outlook, now including the impact of the American National Corporation acquisition. Projections include total loan growth of 17-19%, total C&I loan growth of 20-22%, and total deposit growth of 17-19%.

• Solid Loan and Deposit Growth

  Total period-end loans grew 2% sequentially and 5% year-over-year to $31.8 billion, driven by a 5% sequential increase in commercial & industrial loans. Total period-end deposits increased 1% sequentially and 2% year-over-year to $35.7 billion.

• Stable Credit Quality and Capital Position

  Provision for credit losses was $11 million, up from $7 million in the prior quarter but down from $13 million year-over-year. Nonaccrual loans increased 10% sequentially to $111 million but decreased 18% year-over-year. The CET1 capital ratio remained strong at 10.47%.

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Associated Banc-Corp reported robust first-quarter 2026 results, with net income available to common equity surging 18% year-over-year to $117 million, or $0.70 per diluted common share. While net income and EPS saw a sequential decline from the record fourth quarter of 2025, the company highlighted sustained growth momentum, particularly in commercial and industrial loans. Crucially, the filing provides an updated and significantly positive full-year 2026 outlook, incorporating the recently completed acquisition of American National Corporation, projecting substantial growth in total loans (17-19%) and deposits (17-19%). This updated guidance provides a clear growth trajectory for the company following its strategic expansion.