Zacks Research Issues Positive Estimate for ZION Earnings

Zions Bancorporation, N.A. (NASDAQ:ZION) – Equities researchers at Zacks Research raised their Q1 2026 EPS estimates for shares of Zions Bancorporation, N.A. in a research report issued on Tuesday, February 10th. Zacks Research analyst Team now anticipates that the bank will post earnings per share of $1.40 for the quarter, up from their prior forecast of $1.30. The consensus estimate for Zions Bancorporation, N.A.’s current full-year earnings is $5.39 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Zions Bancorporation, N.A.’s Q2 2026 earnings at $1.53 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $1.60 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $6.00 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $1.48 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $1.60 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $1.54 EPS, FY2027 earnings at $6.30 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $7.51 EPS.

Several other equities research analysts also recently weighed in on ZION. Truist Financial increased their price target on Zions Bancorporation, N.A. from $61.00 to $63.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. TD Cowen increased their price target on shares of Zions Bancorporation, N.A. from $63.00 to $64.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Stephens upped their target price on shares of Zions Bancorporation, N.A. from $63.00 to $65.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Evercore upped their price target on Zions Bancorporation, N.A. from $65.00 to $68.00 and gave the stock an “in-line” rating in a report on Thursday, February 5th. Finally, Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Zions Bancorporation, N.A. from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research note on Tuesday, February 3rd. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, four have assigned a Buy rating, fifteen have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $63.32.

Zions Bancorporation, N.A. Stock Down 1.8%

Shares of NASDAQ ZION opened at $62.91 on Wednesday. The stock’s fifty day simple moving average is $59.85 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $56.19. Zions Bancorporation, N.A. has a 12-month low of $39.32 and a 12-month high of $66.18. The stock has a market capitalization of $9.29 billion, a PE ratio of 10.49 and a beta of 0.85. The company has a current ratio of 0.82, a quick ratio of 0.82 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.21.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Signaturefd LLC increased its holdings in Zions Bancorporation, N.A. by 17.1% during the fourth quarter. Signaturefd LLC now owns 1,192 shares of the bank’s stock worth $70,000 after buying an additional 174 shares during the last quarter. DAVENPORT & Co LLC increased its holdings in shares of Zions Bancorporation, N.A. by 2.7% during the third quarter. DAVENPORT & Co LLC now owns 7,500 shares of the bank’s stock worth $424,000 after purchasing an additional 200 shares during the period. Alta Capital Management LLC lifted its position in shares of Zions Bancorporation, N.A. by 0.7% during the 4th quarter. Alta Capital Management LLC now owns 27,838 shares of the bank’s stock valued at $1,630,000 after acquiring an additional 203 shares during the period. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust increased its holdings in Zions Bancorporation, N.A. by 7.6% in the 2nd quarter. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust now owns 2,926 shares of the bank’s stock valued at $152,000 after buying an additional 206 shares during the period. Finally, GAMMA Investing LLC lifted its stake in Zions Bancorporation, N.A. by 2.2% during the third quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 10,567 shares of the bank’s stock worth $598,000 after purchasing an additional 232 shares during the last quarter. 76.84% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Zions Bancorporation, N.A. news, EVP Jennifer Anne Smith sold 6,558 shares of Zions Bancorporation, N.A. stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, February 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $64.80, for a total value of $424,958.40. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 18,761 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,215,712.80. The trade was a 25.90% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. Also, EVP Steven Dan Stephens sold 15,476 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, February 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $65.90, for a total transaction of $1,019,868.40. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 41,127 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,710,269.30. This trade represents a 27.34% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last quarter, insiders have sold 53,302 shares of company stock worth $3,356,517. Insiders own 2.22% of the company’s stock.

Zions Bancorporation, N.A. Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, February 19th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, February 12th will be issued a $0.45 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, February 12th. This represents a $1.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.9%. Zions Bancorporation, N.A.’s dividend payout ratio is presently 30.00%.

Key Zions Bancorporation, N.A. News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised multiple quarterly and annual EPS forecasts for ZION across 2026–2028 (examples: Q1 2026 to $1.40 from $1.30; Q2 2026 to $1.53 from $1.42; FY2026 to $6.00 from $5.67; FY2027 to $6.30 from $5.85; FY2028 $7.51). These upgrades improve the earnings trajectory and support valuation upside.
• Positive Sentiment: The board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.45 (ex-dividend date Feb 12, payable Feb 19), implying a ~2.8% yield and a ~30% payout ratio — supportive for income-oriented investors and shareholder stability.
• Positive Sentiment: Short interest fell ~16.8% in January to ~5.33M shares (about 3.7% of float, ~2.4 days to cover), indicating reduced bearish positioning/short covering that can remove downward pressure on the stock.
• Positive Sentiment: Several institutional investors modestly increased or initiated positions in recent filings (e.g., Geode, LSV Asset Management), signaling ongoing institutional confidence and demand.
• Neutral Sentiment: Consensus analyst mix remains centered around an average “Hold” rating and an average target near $63.32 — suggests market expectations are mixed despite recent estimate upgrades.
• Negative Sentiment: Robert W. Baird lowered its rating on ZION to “Neutral” (reported by American Banking News), a sell-side downgrade that can weigh on sentiment and short-term flows. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: An executive vice president sold 6,558 shares on Feb. 6 at ~$64.80 (filed with the SEC), reducing her holding by ~25.9% — insider selling can be interpreted negatively by some investors even when part of routine portfolio moves. Article Title

About Zions Bancorporation, N.A.

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.