Associated Banc-Corp reports Q1 EPS 52c, consensus 49c

“During the first quarter, we continued to make strong progress against our strategic plan,” said President and CEO Andy Harmening. “We added talent in key areas, enhanced operational efficiency, and improved the customer experience through product and service enhancements. Here in April, our collective efforts were recognized when we were named #1 for Retail Banking Customer Satisfaction in the Upper Midwest Region by J.D. Power. Importantly, these efforts also contributed to the bottom line through balanced loan and deposit growth, net household growth, and expanding margins. As we look forward, macroeconomic question marks remain, but we feel well-positioned thanks to the stability of our markets, the resilience of our customer base, and the quarterly momentum from our initiatives. We’re excited to share our progress over the remainder of the year.”