Zions Q3 net earnings rise to $262 million; EPS $1.78 vs. $1.48 a year ago
Zions Bancorporation reported third-quarter 2026 net earnings of $262 million, or $1.78 per diluted share, up from $221 million and $1.48 a year earlier. The increase was driven mainly by a lower provision for credit losses, which was an $8 million benefit versus a $49 million expense last year, and net loan charge-offs fell to $3 million from $56 million.
Key points
- Net earnings $262 million and diluted EPS $1.78, versus $221 million and $1.48 in third quarter 2025
- Net interest income $684 million, up 2%; net interest margin 3.23%, down from 3.28%
- Pre-provision net revenue $340 million, down 1%; net charge-offs $3 million versus $56 million
- Compared with second quarter 2026 net earnings of $452 million and EPS of $3.05, which included gains tied to Visa Class B-1 share sales
The filing
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