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Wall Street analysts expect Associated Banc-Corp (ASB) to post quarterly earnings of $0.57 per share in its upcoming report, which indicates a year-over-year increase of 9.6%. Revenues are expected to be $350.71 million, up 7.4% from the year-ago quarter.
The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days. This represents how the covering analysts, as a whole, have reassessed their initial estimates during this timeframe.
Ahead of a company's earnings disclosure, it is crucial to give due consideration to changes in earnings estimates. These revisions serve as a noteworthy factor in predicting potential investor reactions to the stock. Numerous empirical studies consistently demonstrate a strong relationship between trends in earnings estimate revision and the short-term price performance of a stock.
While investors usually depend on consensus earnings and revenue estimates to assess the business performance for the quarter, delving into analysts' forecasts for certain key metrics often provides a more comprehensive understanding.
Given this perspective, it's time to examine the average forecasts of specific Associated Banc-Corp metrics that are routinely monitored and predicted by Wall Street analysts.
The average prediction of analysts places 'Average Balance - Total earning assets' at 39.38 billion. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of 37.6 billion.
The consensus among analysts is that 'Total nonperforming assets' will reach $148.26 million. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported $188.03 million in the same quarter of the previous year.
Analysts expect 'Adjusted efficiency ratio' to come in at 58.1%. Compared to the present estimate, the company reported 61% in the same quarter last year.
The consensus estimate for 'Net Interest Income (FTE)' stands at $284.65 million. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of $257.86 million.
Analysts predict that the 'Capital markets, net' will reach $4.85 million. Compared to the present estimate, the company reported $4.05 million in the same quarter last year.
According to the collective judgment of analysts, 'Card-based fees' should come in at $11.99 million. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of $11.27 million.
Analysts' assessment points toward 'Service charges and deposit accounts fees' reaching $13.18 million. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of $12.44 million.
The combined assessment of analysts suggests that 'Wealth management fees' will likely reach $23.64 million. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of $21.69 million.