Zions Bancorporation, N.A. (NASDAQ:ZION) Stock: Insider Christopher Kyriakakis Sells 2,703 Shares

Zions Bancorporation, N.A. (NASDAQ:ZION) EVP Christopher Kyriakakis sold 2,703 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, November 9th. The shares were sold at an average price of $67.05, for a total value of $181,236.15. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 36,700 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,460,735. This represents a 6.86% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink.

Zions Bancorporation, N.A. Trading Up 0.3%

ZION opened at $66.54 on Thursday. Zions Bancorporation, N.A. has a one year low of $48.50 and a one year high of $73.34. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32, a current ratio of 0.86 and a quick ratio of 0.86. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $65.09 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $64.05. The firm has a market capitalization of $9.64 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 8.16, a PEG ratio of 1.10 and a beta of 0.85.

Zions Bancorporation, N.A. (NASDAQ:ZION) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Monday, October 19th. The bank reported $1.78 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.64 by $0.14. Zions Bancorporation, N.A. had a return on equity of 13.77% and a net margin of 24.81%. The firm had revenue of $887.00 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $889.52 million. During the same period last year, the company earned $1.48 EPS. Analysts predict that Zions Bancorporation, N.A. will post 6.73 EPS for the current year.

Zions Bancorporation, N.A. Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, November 19th. Investors of record on Thursday, November 12th will be paid a $0.48 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, November 12th. This represents a $1.92 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.9%. Zions Bancorporation, N.A.’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 23.56%.

Zions Bancorporation, N.A. announced that its Board of Directors has approved a share repurchase program on Thursday, July 30th that allows the company to repurchase $75 million in outstanding shares. This repurchase authorization allows the bank to repurchase up to 0.7% of its shares through open market purchases. Share repurchase programs are typically an indication that the company’s leadership believes its shares are undervalued.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

ZION has been the topic of a number of research analyst reports. Evercore downgraded shares of Zions Bancorporation, N.A. from an “outperform” rating to an “in-line” rating and set a $68.00 price objective on the stock. in a research report on Thursday, July 23rd. Citigroup cut their target price on shares of Zions Bancorporation, N.A. from $73.00 to $70.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, October 21st. Cantor Fitzgerald reduced their price target on shares of Zions Bancorporation, N.A. from $80.00 to $76.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, October 14th. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price target on shares of Zions Bancorporation, N.A. from $66.00 to $73.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 21st. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada reissued a “sector perform” rating and issued a $76.00 price target on shares of Zions Bancorporation, N.A. in a research note on Tuesday, October 20th. Seven research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have assigned a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, Zions Bancorporation, N.A. has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $73.44.

Top Zions Bancorporation, N.A. Stories

Investors following ZION have been watching these stories:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised its FY2026 EPS estimate to $6.75 from $6.51 and FY2027 to $6.64 from $6.54, while lifting several quarterly forecasts. These revisions point to improved profit expectations overall. Zions Bancorporation research and estimates
• Positive Sentiment: A Zacks article characterized ZION as a potential long-term growth stock, which may reinforce an optimistic view, though the article primarily discusses the firm’s stock-ranking methodology. Zacks growth-stock article
• Negative Sentiment: EVP Christopher Kyriakakis sold 2,703 shares for about $181,000, reducing his direct stake by 6.86%. He still held 36,700 shares after the transaction; insider sales can nevertheless prompt some investor caution. SEC filing

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Zions Bancorporation, N.A.

Several hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Bessemer Group Inc. raised its holdings in Zions Bancorporation, N.A. by 5.2% in the first quarter. Bessemer Group Inc. now owns 3,159 shares of the bank’s stock worth $182,000 after purchasing an additional 157 shares in the last quarter. Allworth Financial LP lifted its position in Zions Bancorporation, N.A. by 5.7% during the second quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 2,978 shares of the bank’s stock valued at $206,000 after buying an additional 161 shares during the period. Evergreen Capital Management LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Zions Bancorporation, N.A. by 3.9% during the 3rd quarter. Evergreen Capital Management LLC now owns 4,814 shares of the bank’s stock valued at $302,000 after buying an additional 182 shares in the last quarter. Modern Wealth Management LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Zions Bancorporation, N.A. by 4.7% during the 1st quarter. Modern Wealth Management LLC now owns 4,670 shares of the bank’s stock valued at $272,000 after buying an additional 209 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Arizona State Retirement System grew its position in shares of Zions Bancorporation, N.A. by 0.6% in the 2nd quarter. Arizona State Retirement System now owns 40,807 shares of the bank’s stock worth $2,823,000 after buying an additional 254 shares during the period. 76.84% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

About Zions Bancorporation, N.A.

Zions Bancorporation, N.A. is a national bank providing commercial and retail banking services to individuals, businesses, and institutions. Its offerings include business and consumer lending, deposit accounts, treasury management, and related banking services. The bank serves customers across 11 western states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. It operates through regional banking brands, including Zions Bank, Amegy Bank, California Bank & Trust, and National Bank of Arizona.