Zacks Research Issues Optimistic Estimate for ZION Earnings

Zions Bancorporation, National Association (NASDAQ:ZION - Free Report) - Equities research analysts at Zacks Research raised their Q2 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Zions Bancorporation, National Association in a report issued on Monday, May 12th. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now forecasts that the bank will earn $1.28 per share for the quarter, up from their previous forecast of $1.27. 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 Q3 2025 earnings at $1.31 EPS, Q4 2025 earnings at $1.33 EPS, FY2025 earnings at $5.16 EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at $1.22 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $1.31 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $1.35 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $1.44 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $5.32 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $1.33 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $5.58 EPS.

A number of other equities research analysts have also weighed in on ZION. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods lowered their price objective on Zions Bancorporation, National Association from $65.00 to $58.00 and set a "market perform" rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, April 22nd. Argus raised Zions Bancorporation, National Association from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating and set a $55.00 price target on the stock in a report on Monday, April 28th. Wells Fargo & Company cut their price target on Zions Bancorporation, National Association from $58.00 to $47.00 and set an "equal weight" rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, April 22nd. Royal Bank of Canada cut their price target on Zions Bancorporation, National Association from $63.00 to $53.00 and set a "sector perform" rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, April 22nd. Finally, Truist Financial started coverage on Zions Bancorporation, National Association in a report on Tuesday, May 13th. They issued a "hold" rating and a $52.00 price target on the stock. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, fourteen have issued a hold rating and four have assigned a buy rating to the company's stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of "Hold" and a consensus target price of $58.47.

Zions Bancorporation, National Association Stock Down 0.3%

Shares of NASDAQ:ZION traded down $0.14 during mid-day trading on Thursday, hitting $49.08. 1,162,854 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 1,580,777. The firm has a market cap of $7.24 billion, a P/E ratio of 9.92, a PEG ratio of 1.61 and a beta of 0.88. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16, a quick ratio of 0.80 and a current ratio of 0.80. Zions Bancorporation, National Association has a 52-week low of $39.32 and a 52-week high of $63.22. The firm's 50 day simple moving average is $46.48 and its 200 day simple moving average is $52.88.

Zions Bancorporation, National Association (NASDAQ:ZION - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Monday, April 21st. The bank reported $1.24 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.20 by $0.04. The company had revenue of $795.00 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $792.49 million. Zions Bancorporation, National Association had a return on equity of 13.65% and a net margin of 15.70%. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $0.96 earnings per share.

Zions Bancorporation, National Association declared that its board has authorized a stock repurchase program on Monday, February 24th that allows the company to buyback $40.00 million in shares. This buyback authorization allows the bank to reacquire up to 0.5% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback programs are often a sign that the company's board believes its shares are undervalued.

Zions Bancorporation, National Association Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, May 22nd. Stockholders of record on Thursday, May 15th will be issued a dividend of $0.43 per share. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, May 15th. This represents a $1.72 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.50%. Zions Bancorporation, National Association's dividend payout ratio is 33.59%.

Insider Activity

In related news, EVP Jennifer Anne Smith sold 22,673 shares of Zions Bancorporation, National Association stock in a transaction 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 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 ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. 2.22% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Trading of Zions Bancorporation, National Association

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Curat Global LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Zions Bancorporation, National Association in the first quarter worth about $25,000. Picton Mahoney Asset Management acquired a new stake in shares of Zions Bancorporation, National Association in the first quarter worth about $25,000. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of Zions Bancorporation, National Association by 51.1% in the fourth quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 541 shares of the bank's stock worth $29,000 after buying an additional 183 shares during the last quarter. New Age Alpha Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Zions Bancorporation, National Association in the first quarter worth about $40,000. Finally, Covestor Ltd lifted its position in shares of Zions Bancorporation, National Association by 128.1% in the fourth quarter. Covestor Ltd now owns 853 shares of the bank's stock worth $46,000 after buying an additional 479 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 76.84% of the company's stock.

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.