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SALT LAKE CITY - Zions Bancorporation, N.A. (NASDAQ:ZION) reported second quarter earnings that significantly exceeded analyst expectations, driving shares up 2% following the announcement.
The bank posted net earnings applicable to common shareholders of $243 million, or $1.63 per diluted common share, for the second quarter of 2025, handily beating the analyst estimate of $1.31. This represents a 27% increase from the $1.28 per share reported in the same quarter last year and a 44% improvement from the $1.13 per share in the first quarter of 2025.
The strong quarterly performance was driven by an improved net interest margin, which increased to 3.17% from 2.98% a year ago. Average loans grew 4% compared to last year, while customer-related noninterest income rose 7%. The bank maintained solid credit quality with net charge-offs of only 7 basis points of average loans.
"We’re very pleased with the quarter’s strong financial results, with earnings per share up 27% over the prior year period, and adjusted pre-provision net revenue up 14%," said Harris H. Simmons, Chairman and CEO of Zions Bancorporation.
Despite economic concerns earlier in the year, management expressed cautious optimism about future growth. "While there are some signs of moderate slowing, including a stabilization of housing costs in many western U.S. markets, the economy has performed somewhat better than might have been expected earlier in the year," Simmons noted.
Zions Bancorporation operates under local management teams and distinct brands in 11 western states with total assets of approximately $89 billion as of December 31, 2024.
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