Zacks Research Issues Negative Estimate for ZION Earnings

Zions Bancorporation, National Association (NASDAQ:ZION) – Analysts at Zacks Research reduced their Q2 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of Zions Bancorporation, National Association in a research report issued to clients and investors on Thursday, January 2nd. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now anticipates that the bank will earn $1.13 per share for the quarter, down from their prior forecast of $1.14. The consensus estimate for Zions Bancorporation, National Association’s current full-year earnings is $4.85 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Zions Bancorporation, National Association’s Q3 2025 earnings at $1.22 EPS, FY2025 earnings at $4.66 EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at $1.17 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $1.23 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $1.31 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $1.32 EPS and FY2026 earnings at $5.03 EPS.

ZION has been the topic of a number of other reports. JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their target price on Zions Bancorporation, National Association from $65.00 to $62.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday. Robert W. Baird increased their price objective on shares of Zions Bancorporation, National Association from $52.00 to $55.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Tuesday, October 22nd. UBS Group began coverage on shares of Zions Bancorporation, National Association in a report on Tuesday, December 17th. They set a “neutral” rating and a $64.00 target price for the company. Barclays lifted their price target on Zions Bancorporation, National Association from $52.00 to $59.00 and gave the stock an “underweight” rating in a report on Monday. Finally, Evercore ISI upped their price objective on Zions Bancorporation, National Association from $56.00 to $61.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, October 30th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, sixteen have given a hold rating and two have issued a buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $58.25.

Zions Bancorporation, National Association Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ ZION opened at $55.40 on Monday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.81, a current ratio of 0.81 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.58. The business’s 50 day moving average price is $57.07 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $50.92. The company has a market cap of $8.18 billion, a PE ratio of 12.62, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 5.10 and a beta of 1.12. Zions Bancorporation, National Association has a twelve month low of $37.76 and a twelve month high of $63.22.

Zions Bancorporation, National Association (NASDAQ:ZION) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Monday, October 21st. The bank reported $1.37 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.16 by $0.21. Zions Bancorporation, National Association had a net margin of 14.09% and a return on equity of 13.89%. The firm had revenue of $1.28 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $781.63 million. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $1.13 earnings per share.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Zions Bancorporation, National Association

Hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. ORG Wealth Partners LLC acquired a new position in Zions Bancorporation, National Association during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $28,000. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC increased its holdings in shares of Zions Bancorporation, National Association by 68.9% during the second quarter. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC now owns 1,289 shares of the bank’s stock worth $56,000 after buying an additional 526 shares in the last quarter. Abich Financial Wealth Management LLC lifted its stake in shares of Zions Bancorporation, National Association by 26.4% in the 2nd quarter. Abich Financial Wealth Management LLC now owns 1,417 shares of the bank’s stock valued at $61,000 after acquiring an additional 296 shares during the last quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Zions Bancorporation, National Association by 33,980.0% during the 2nd quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 1,704 shares of the bank’s stock valued at $74,000 after acquiring an additional 1,699 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Acadian Asset Management LLC bought a new stake in Zions Bancorporation, National Association during the 2nd quarter worth $101,000. 76.84% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Insider Activity

In related news, VP Eric Ellingsen sold 1,238 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, November 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $60.84, for a total value of $75,319.92. Following the sale, the vice president now directly owns 35,878 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,182,817.52. This trade represents a 3.34 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, EVP Jennifer Anne Smith sold 4,385 shares of Zions Bancorporation, National Association stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, October 30th. The shares were sold at an average price of $53.46, for a total value of $234,422.10. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president now owns 24,714 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,321,210.44. This represents a 15.07 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. In the last ninety days, insiders sold 18,881 shares of company stock worth $1,108,184. 2.22% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Zions Bancorporation, National Association Increases Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, November 21st. Shareholders of record on Thursday, November 14th were issued a $0.43 dividend. This is a positive change from Zions Bancorporation, National Association’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.41. This represents a $1.72 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.10%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, November 14th. Zions Bancorporation, National Association’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 39.18%.

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.