Zacks Research Has Bullish Forecast for ZION Q2 Earnings

Zions Bancorporation, N.A. (NASDAQ:ZION) – Zacks Research boosted their Q2 2026 EPS estimates for shares of Zions Bancorporation, N.A. in a report issued on Monday, May 11th. Zacks Research analyst Team now anticipates that the bank will post earnings per share of $1.55 for the quarter, up from their previous forecast of $1.53. The consensus estimate for Zions Bancorporation, N.A.’s current full-year earnings is $6.41 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Zions Bancorporation, N.A.’s Q4 2026 earnings at $1.60 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $6.31 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $1.53 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $1.59 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $1.69 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $1.75 EPS, FY2027 earnings at $6.56 EPS, Q1 2028 earnings at $1.70 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $7.34 EPS.

Several other equities research analysts have also recently issued reports on the stock. Morgan Stanley decreased their price target on shares of Zions Bancorporation, N.A. from $75.00 to $68.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, March 31st. Citigroup increased their price objective on shares of Zions Bancorporation, N.A. from $64.00 to $66.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Wednesday, April 22nd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price objective on shares of Zions Bancorporation, N.A. from $62.00 to $67.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Tuesday, April 21st. Barclays increased their price objective on shares of Zions Bancorporation, N.A. from $68.00 to $72.00 and gave the stock an “underweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, April 22nd. Finally, Truist Financial increased their price objective on shares of Zions Bancorporation, N.A. from $64.00 to $66.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, April 21st. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, five have issued a Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $65.53.

Zions Bancorporation, N.A. Price Performance

Zions Bancorporation, N.A. stock opened at $60.80 on Tuesday. Zions Bancorporation, N.A. has a 12-month low of $45.52 and a 12-month high of $66.18. The stock has a market capitalization of $8.94 billion, a P/E ratio of 9.46, a P/E/G ratio of 2.08 and a beta of 0.83. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $58.87 and its two-hundred day moving average is $57.90. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.27, a current ratio of 0.83 and a quick ratio of 0.83.

Zions Bancorporation, N.A. (NASDAQ:ZION) last released its quarterly earnings results on Monday, April 20th. The bank reported $1.56 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.43 by $0.13. Zions Bancorporation, N.A. had a net margin of 19.53% and a return on equity of 13.90%. The company had revenue of $859.00 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $853.73 million. During the same period last year, the company earned $1.13 EPS.

Zions Bancorporation, N.A. announced that its board has authorized a share repurchase program on Saturday, May 2nd that authorizes the company to buyback $225.00 million in shares. This buyback authorization authorizes the bank to buy up to 2.4% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback programs are usually a sign that the company’s management believes its shares are undervalued.

Zions Bancorporation, N.A. Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, May 21st. Investors of record on Thursday, May 14th will be issued a $0.45 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, May 14th. This represents a $1.80 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.0%. Zions Bancorporation, N.A.’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 27.99%.

Insider Activity at Zions Bancorporation, N.A.

In related news, EVP Jennifer Anne Smith sold 4,209 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, May 8th. The shares were sold at an average price of $62.50, for a total value of $263,062.50. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, CEO Harris H. Simmons purchased 4,500 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, February 24th. The stock was acquired at an average price of $59.03 per share, for a total transaction of $265,635.00. Following the acquisition, the chief executive officer directly owned 1,317,493 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $77,771,611.79. This trade represents a 0.34% increase in their position. Additional details regarding this purchase are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold 7,038 shares of company stock worth $439,948 in the last 90 days. 1.43% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Torren Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Zions Bancorporation, N.A. during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $32,000. Leonteq Securities AG purchased a new stake in shares of Zions Bancorporation, N.A. during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $32,000. Community Bank N.A. purchased a new stake in shares of Zions Bancorporation, N.A. during the third quarter valued at approximately $36,000. Atlas Capital Advisors Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Zions Bancorporation, N.A. during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $36,000. Finally, V Square Quantitative Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Zions Bancorporation, N.A. during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $42,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 76.84% of the company’s stock.

Zions Bancorporation, N.A. News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Zions Bancorporation, N.A. this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised several future earnings estimates for Zions Bancorporation, N.A. (NASDAQ: ZION), including FY2026 to $6.31 EPS, FY2027 to $6.56 EPS, FY2028 to $7.34 EPS, and multiple quarterly forecasts, signaling improved profit expectations. Zions Bancorporation, N.A. stock page
• Positive Sentiment: The bank recently approved a $225 million share repurchase authorization, which can support earnings per share and suggests management sees the stock as undervalued. Zions Bancorporation, N.A. insider trades
• Positive Sentiment: Zions Bancorporation, N.A. also reported better-than-expected quarterly results last month, beating analyst estimates on both earnings and revenue, which continues to reinforce a constructive view on fundamentals. Zions Bancorporation, N.A. stock page
• Neutral Sentiment: EVP Jennifer Anne Smith sold 4,209 shares at an average price of $62.50. While insider sales can attract attention, the size appears modest relative to the company and may be routine portfolio activity. Article: Zions Bancorporation, N.A. EVP Jennifer Anne Smith Sells 4,209 Shares of Stock
• Neutral Sentiment: Short-interest data showed no meaningful change, offering little new directional signal for the stock. Zions Bancorporation, N.A. stock page
• Negative Sentiment: One Zacks Research update trimmed FY2028 EPS slightly to $7.34 from $7.51, indicating a small long-term moderation in expectations. Zions Bancorporation, N.A. stock page

Zions Bancorporation, N.A. Company Profile

Zions Bancorporation, N.A. is a bank holding company headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, offering a full suite of banking and financial services to individuals, businesses and institutions. Through its primary subsidiary, Zions Bank, the company provides commercial banking, retail banking and wealth management solutions designed to serve the needs of small businesses, middle?market firms and high?net?worth clients. Its service portfolio includes deposit accounts, cash?management tools, lending products, mortgage origination, treasury services and investment advisory services.

The company’s commercial banking segment delivers custom credit and treasury management services, including working capital lines of credit, equipment financing and international trade finance.