Zions reports Q2 net earnings of $452 million, EPS $3.05, including Visa share sale gain
Zions Bancorporation reported second-quarter 2026 net earnings of $452 million, or $3.05 per diluted share, up from $243 million, or $1.63, a year earlier. The result includes a $215 million gain on the sale of Visa Class B-1 shares; excluding notable items, diluted EPS rose 10% to $1.74. The filing does not include forward guidance.
Key points
- Net earnings $452 million and diluted EPS $3.05, versus $243 million and $1.63 in 2Q25
- Visa Class B-1 share sale gain of $215 million, or $1.12 per share; EPS excluding notable items was $1.74, up from $1.58
- Net interest margin 3.27%, up from 3.17%; estimated CET1 ratio 11.8%, up from 11.0%
- Classified loans fell to $2.3 billion (3.72% of loans) from $2.7 billion (4.43%) a year earlier
The filing
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