Zacks Research Issues Optimistic Outlook for ZION Earnings

Zions Bancorporation, National Association (NASDAQ:ZION) – Research analysts at Zacks Research raised their Q2 2025 earnings per share estimates for Zions Bancorporation, National Association in a note issued to investors on Wednesday, February 26th. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now forecasts that the bank will post earnings per share of $1.27 for the quarter, up from their prior estimate of $1.23. The consensus estimate for Zions Bancorporation, National Association’s current full-year earnings is $5.39 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Zions Bancorporation, National Association’s Q2 2025 earnings at $1.27 EPS, Q3 2025 earnings at $1.35 EPS, Q4 2025 earnings at $1.34 EPS, FY2025 earnings at $5.09 EPS, FY2025 earnings at $5.09 EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at $1.27 EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at $1.27 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $1.33 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $1.33 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $1.39 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $1.39 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $1.40 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $1.40 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $5.39 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $5.39 EPS, FY2027 earnings at $5.51 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $5.51 EPS.

Zions Bancorporation, National Association (NASDAQ:ZION) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, January 21st. The bank reported $1.34 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.26 by $0.08. The business had revenue of $820.00 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $787.70 million. Zions Bancorporation, National Association had a return on equity of 13.65% and a net margin of 15.70%. Zions Bancorporation, National Association’s quarterly revenue was up 12.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company earned $0.78 earnings per share.

ZION has been the subject of a number of other reports. Compass Point raised their price target on Zions Bancorporation, National Association from $54.00 to $66.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Tuesday, December 10th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their price target on Zions Bancorporation, National Association from $65.00 to $62.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, January 7th. The Goldman Sachs Group upgraded Zions Bancorporation, National Association from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $71.00 price target for the company in a research note on Tuesday, January 7th. DA Davidson raised their price target on Zions Bancorporation, National Association from $66.00 to $69.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 22nd. Finally, Royal Bank of Canada raised their price target on Zions Bancorporation, National Association from $61.00 to $63.00 and gave the company a “sector perform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 22nd. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, sixteen have issued a hold rating and three have assigned a buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Zions Bancorporation, National Association presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $60.71.

Zions Bancorporation, National Association Stock Up 0.7 %

NASDAQ:ZION opened at $54.04 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16, a quick ratio of 0.80 and a current ratio of 0.80. The company has a market cap of $7.98 billion, a PE ratio of 10.92, a PEG ratio of 1.61 and a beta of 1.11. Zions Bancorporation, National Association has a 52-week low of $38.01 and a 52-week high of $63.22. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $55.90 and a 200 day simple moving average of $53.36.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Zions Bancorporation, National Association

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in ZION. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC raised its holdings in Zions Bancorporation, National Association by 51.1% in the 4th quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 541 shares of the bank’s stock valued at $29,000 after acquiring an additional 183 shares in the last quarter. Covestor Ltd raised its holdings in Zions Bancorporation, National Association by 128.1% in the 4th quarter. Covestor Ltd now owns 853 shares of the bank’s stock valued at $46,000 after acquiring an additional 479 shares in the last quarter. SRS Capital Advisors Inc. raised its holdings in Zions Bancorporation, National Association by 120.8% in the 4th quarter. SRS Capital Advisors Inc. now owns 901 shares of the bank’s stock valued at $49,000 after acquiring an additional 493 shares in the last quarter. Millstone Evans Group LLC acquired a new position in Zions Bancorporation, National Association in the 4th quarter valued at $62,000. Finally, Natixis acquired a new position in Zions Bancorporation, National Association in the 4th quarter valued at $102,000. 76.84% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, EVP Jennifer Anne Smith sold 22,673 shares of Zions Bancorporation, National Association stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, February 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $56.47, for a total transaction of $1,280,344.31. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president now directly owns 29,313 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,655,305.11. This trade represents a 43.61 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, EVP Steven Dan Stephens sold 10,000 shares of Zions Bancorporation, National Association stock in a transaction on Wednesday, February 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $55.71, for a total value of $557,100.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president now directly owns 45,847 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,554,136.37. This represents a 17.91 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. In the last ninety days, insiders sold 32,713 shares of company stock valued at $1,839,686. Insiders own 2.22% of the company’s stock.

Zions Bancorporation, National Association Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, February 20th. Investors of record on Thursday, February 13th were issued a dividend of $0.43 per share. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, February 13th. This represents a $1.72 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.18%. Zions Bancorporation, National Association’s payout ratio is currently 34.75%.

Zions Bancorporation, National Association declared that its Board of Directors has authorized a stock buyback plan on Monday, February 24th that authorizes the company to repurchase $40.00 million in shares. This repurchase authorization authorizes the bank to repurchase up to 0.5% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase plans are generally a sign that the company’s board of directors believes its shares are undervalued.

Zions Bancorporation, National Association Company Profile

Zions Bancorporation, National Association provides various banking products and related services primarily in the states of Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. It operates through Zions Bank, California Bank & Trust, Amegy Bank, National Bank of Arizona, Nevada State Bank, Vectra Bank Colorado, and The Commerce Bank of Washington segments.