Zions Bancorporation, N.A. (ZION) — closed signal from September 27, 2025
Partial Published before the outcome was known, scored automatically when the window closed on December 26, 2025.
Predicted vs. what happened
What happened
Reached 43% of the predicted growth at its peak, without hitting the target.
The thesis — published September 27, 2025
Zions looks like a bank stock that fell too far and is starting to recover. Recent results showed Q2 sales came in better than expected, and an independent service rates it well (Rank 2, Value grade A), which attracts value-focused buyers. With upbeat mood and a reasonable price tag, buying near the lower end of its recent range aims for a move back toward earlier levels in 1-3 months, while watching interest-rate and credit news.
Primary drivers
- Q2 sales were higher than expected, showing the business is holding up
- Price is turning up and the recent average price trend is improving
- Investor mood is positive and the stock looks reasonably priced
- A steadier economy and rates tend to help regional banks like this
How it played out
ZION: target was not reached
Lyra published ZION at 57.05 on September 27, 2025, with expected growth of 15% over a short-term window. The thesis pointed to better-than-expected Q2 sales, an improving price trend, positive investor mood, a reasonable valuation, and a steadier economy and rates as helpful for regional banks.
Inside the window, ZION rose but stayed below the 65.04 target. The peak was 60.77 on December 22, 2025, with a peak gain of 6.5%. It never got there. The stock ended the window at 59.51, above the publication price but short of the target. The thesis partially played out.
What happened during the window
On October 16, 2025, MarketWatch reported that Zions disclosed a 50 million loss on two commercial loans and planned a 60 million provision for credit losses. On October 20, 2025, The Wall Street Journal reported third-quarter profit of 221 million, or 1.48 per share, and net interest income of 672 million.
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