Associated Banc-Corp Q4 Earnings Beat as NII Rises, Provisions Fall

Associated Banc-Corp’s (ASB) fourth-quarter 2024 adjusted earnings of 57 cents per share surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 55 cents. Also, the bottom line compared favorably with 53 cents earned in the prior-year quarter.See the Zacks Earnings Calendar to stay ahead of market-making news.Results benefited from an increase in net interest income (NII) and adjusted non-interest income. A rise in deposit balance and lower provisions acted as tailwinds. However, higher adjusted expenses were the undermi ...