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Why Is ZIONS BANCORP N A (ZION) Stock Down Today?

By the Top Tier Newswire AI Desk · July 21, 2026 at 9:47 AM ET · reviewed against 11 wire stories

ZIONS BANCORP N A (ZION) is down -5.33% in the latest session. Our newswire has captured 11 stories on ZION across 5 sources in the last 36 hours, with AI sentiment reading mixed (avg 53/100).

ZION stock fell 5.33% to $68.06 in morning trading on Tuesday as mixed analyst ratings and earnings details from the regional bank weighed on investor sentiment. The stock opened with a 4.3% gap down from the prior close and has traded in a wide range since. The Basis acquisition timeline and diverging analyst price targets have added to the uncertainty.

What Happened

Zions Bancorporation reported second quarter results that included a non-GAAP EPS of $1.74, which beat estimates by $0.17, and revenue of $1.14 billion, exceeding expectations by $263.48 million. However, the bank’s net interest income and margin fell short of analyst estimates, contributing to the stock’s decline. The company also outlined an adjusted PPNR target of $332 million for 2026, with expected operating leverage of 100-150 basis points, and provided a timeline for the Basis acquisition to close in the third quarter.

Analyst activity has been mixed. TD Cowen raised Zions’ price target citing concerns about net interest income guidance, while Stephens cut its price target due to a shortfall in NII. Baird also raised its price target to $75 but maintained a neutral stance. These conflicting signals have contributed to the stock’s volatility.

What The Data Shows

Intraday trading showed a wide range, with the stock peaking at $69.85 at the open and falling to a low of $67.10 before stabilizing near $68. Volume has been elevated at 0.6 million shares, or 0.4 times the 3-month average. The stock is currently trading within its 52-week range of $46.19 to $73.34. Recent insider transactions include a $263,000 sale by an executive on May 8. Retail traders on social media have highlighted the earnings beat but also noted the underperformance in NII.

What To Watch

The company’s full earnings call transcript and ongoing analyst coverage will be key to monitor. With the Basis acquisition expected to close in Q3, investors may look for further clarity on integration plans and financial impact in the coming quarters.

AI-assisted analysis composed exclusively from headlines and data on the Top Tier newswire. Not financial advice.

ZION by the numbers

Last: $68.06Session: -5.33%7 sessions: -2.28%Coverage: 11 stories / 5 sourcesAI sentiment: 53/100 (mixed)Mkt cap: $10.6BP/E: 11.252w: $46.19 to $73.34
ZION · Jul 21 session (5-min) · -3.95% vs prior close · updated 8:54 PM ET
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AI sentiment, last 36h · averaged over 11 stories · 53/100 neutral
AI sentiment 53/100 (neutral)0 · bearish50bullish · 100

The headlines behind the move

Story flow · 8 stories on the wire, last 36h · hover or tap a dot for the headline
36h ago24h ago12h agopublishStockTitan · sentiment 56 · Zions Bancorporation, National Association Reports Second Quarter Financial Results | ZION Stock NewsStockTitan · 56Zions Bancorporation, National Association Reports Second Quarter Financial Results | ZIO…Seeking Alpha · sentiment 34 · Zions' Q2 net interest income, margin fall short of expectations, shares down 2%Seeking Alpha · 34Zions' Q2 net interest income, margin fall short of expectations, shares down 2%Seeking Alpha · sentiment 50 · Zions Bancorporation, National Association (ZION) Q2 2026 Earnings Call TranscriptSeeking Alpha · 50Zions Bancorporation, National Association (ZION) Q2 2026 Earnings Call TranscriptSeeking Alpha · sentiment 58 · Zions targets $332M adjusted PPNR with 100-150 bps 2026 operating leverage as Basis deal nears Q3 closeSeeking Alpha · 58Zions targets $332M adjusted PPNR with 100-150 bps 2026 operating leverage as Basis deal …Seeking Alpha · sentiment 68 · Zions Bancorporation Non-GAAP EPS of $1.74 beats by $0.17, revenue of $1.14B beats by $263.48MSeeking Alpha · 68Zions Bancorporation Non-GAAP EPS of $1.74 beats by $0.17, revenue of $1.14B beats by $26…Seeking Alpha · sentiment 50 · Zions Bancorporation, National Association 2026 Q2 - Results - Earnings Call PresentationSeeking Alpha · 50Zions Bancorporation, National Association 2026 Q2 - Results - Earnings Call PresentationInvesting.com Analyst Ratings · sentiment 38 · Stephens cuts Zions Bancorp stock price target on NII shortfallInvesting.com Analyst Ratings · 38Stephens cuts Zions Bancorp stock price target on NII shortfallInvesting.com Analyst Ratings · sentiment 63 · TD Cowen raises Zions Bancorp price target on NII guidance concernsInvesting.com Analyst Ratings · 63TD Cowen raises Zions Bancorp price target on NII guidance concerns
8d agoInvesting.com Analyst RatingsBULLISH 63Analyst

TD Cowen raises Zions Bancorp price target on NII guidance concerns

TD Cowen raises Zions Bancorp price target on NII guidance concerns

8d agoInvesting.com Analyst RatingsBEARISH 38Analyst

Stephens cuts Zions Bancorp stock price target on NII shortfall

Stephens cuts Zions Bancorp stock price target on NII shortfall

9d agoSeeking AlphaNEUTRAL 50Earnings

Zions Bancorporation, National Association 2026 Q2 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation

2026-07-21. The following slide deck was published by Zions Bancorporation, National Association in conjunction with their 2026 Q2 earnings call.

9d agoSeeking AlphaBULLISH 68Earnings

Zions Bancorporation Non-GAAP EPS of $1.74 beats by $0.17, revenue of $1.14B beats by $263.48M

Zions Bancorporation (ZION) Q2 press release: Non-GAAP EPS $1.74 beat by $0.17; revenue $1.14B (+36% YoY) beat estimates.

9d agoSeeking AlphaBULLISH 58Earnings

Zions targets $332M adjusted PPNR with 100-150 bps 2026 operating leverage as Basis deal nears Q3 close

Zions Bancorporation (ZION) Q2 2026 earnings call: EPS, NII/NIM outlook, deposit competition and Basis acquisition timing.

9d agoSeeking AlphaNEUTRAL 50Earnings

Zions Bancorporation, National Association (ZION) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Zions Bancorporation, National Association (ZION) Q2 2026 Earnings Call July 20, 2026 5:30 PM EDTCompany ParticipantsDave RichesHarris Simmons - Chairman...

9d agoSeeking AlphaBEARISH 34Earnings

Zions' Q2 net interest income, margin fall short of expectations, shares down 2%

Zions Bancorporation (ZION) was trading lower after the regional bank reported Q2 net interest income and margin below consensus analyst estimates.

9d agoStockTitanBULLISH 56Earnings

Zions Bancorporation, National Association Reports Second Quarter Financial Results | ZION Stock News

Customer-related noninterest income increased 11% from a year earlier, while annualized linked-quarter loan growth was 8%; Zions will discuss results July 20.

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