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Zions Bancorporation (ZION) — closed signal from May 21, 2026

Target reached Published before the outcome was known, scored automatically when the window closed on August 19, 2026 — +11.7% at the close.

Predicted vs. what happened

ZION price · publication thesis → realized outcomesplit-adjusted
$61.12 Published $67.39 Target $68.29 Window close $72.85 Peak
$58.22 – $61.18Entry zone — fair-value band
$61.12Published — price the day we called it
$67.39Target — the price the thesis aimed for
$72.85Peak — highest point inside the window, not a realized return
$68.29Window close — end-of-window price, context only

What happened

Target reached

Reached its target in 33 days.

At window close
+11.7%
realized, from the publication price to the last close inside the window
Peak gain
+19.2%
peak, from the publication price — not a realized return
S&P 500, same window
+3.8%
SPY over the identical days, dividend-adjusted
Window close
$68.29
last close inside the window, ended August 19, 2026
Peak price
$72.85
peak on July 16, 2026 — not a realized return
Days to target
33

The thesis — published May 21, 2026

Predicted growth
+11%
over the measurement window
Target price
$67.39
the price the thesis aimed for
Entry zone
$58.22 – $61.18
the fair-value band we waited for
Price at publication
$61.12
published May 21, 2026
Confidence
73%
how strongly the data lined up
Timeframe
Short-term (0–3 months)

Zions looks like a relatively safe regional bank pick because it has steady profits, a disciplined dividend, and stronger cash buffers than many rivals. Recent quarterly results were better than expected and support the income story. Growth potential is limited versus high-growth stocks, and low trading interest plus weak price momentum mean a cautious short-term view.

Primary drivers

  • Stock looks cheaper than many regional peers, offering value
  • Dividend is covered by earnings, supporting income reliability
  • Recent quarterly beat makes near-term outlook more credible
  • Healthy liquidity lowers some credit and funding risk concerns

How it played out

ZION: target reached in 33 days

Lyra published ZION at $61.12 with expected growth of 11% and a $67.39 target. The thesis pointed to its valuation against regional peers, a dividend covered by earnings, a recent quarterly beat, and healthy liquidity. It also noted weak price momentum and limited short-term growth potential.

The stock reached the target in 33 days. It later peaked at $72.85 on July 16, a gain of 19.2%. ZION ended the window at $68.29, still above the target. The thesis played out and the stock exceeded the published expectation within the measurement window.

What happened during the window

On July 20, 2026, Zions reported second-quarter net earnings of $452 million and diluted earnings per share of $3.05.

Prices are shown split- and dividend-adjusted, matching what public charts show today.

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