Zions Bancorporation Tops Q3 2026 EPS Forecast on Deposit Growth

Zions Bancorporation topped analysts' earnings-per-share forecast for the third quarter of 2026, according to the company's earnings call transcript and investor slides released this week. Management attributed the beat to growth in deposits and stronger capital markets revenue during the quarter. The result adds to a run of regional bank earnings this reporting season in which deposit trends have been a key swing factor for profitability. Banks that can grow deposits without paying up aggressively for them tend to protect net interest margins, which has been a focus for investors watching the regional banking sector since the 2023 stress episode. The transcript and slides did not break out the specific EPS figure or the margin by which Zions beat consensus. Full detail on loan growth and credit quality trends for the quarter was also not included in the material reviewed.