Jefferies has upgraded Zions Bancorporation NA (ZION) to a Buy rating from Hold, reflecting a more optimistic outlook on the bank's future prospects. This upgrade, effective November 18, 2025, may signal improved fundamentals or enhanced confidence in the company's strategic direction.
Currently trading at $49.34, Zions Bancorporation operates as a bank holding company, providing a wide range of banking products and services across the western United States. With a market capitalization of $7.6 billion, the company has a P/E ratio of 8.88 and an impressive dividend yield of 604.6%. Zions Bancorporation's recent earnings performance has shown positive surprises, including a Q3 2025 EPS of $1.48, surpassing estimates by 2.8%.
Analyst ratings, while informative, represent professional opinions based on various assumptions and projections. Investors are advised to consider a comprehensive set of factors, including company fundamentals and market conditions, when making decisions. Analyst opinions can evolve, as evidenced by recent actions, including upgrades from other firms like B of A Securities and Baird in the past month.
Zions Bancorporation is scheduled to report its next earnings on July 19, 2026, with estimates of $1.53 EPS on $884.0 million in revenue, further highlighting the company's ongoing relevance in the banking sector.