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title: "Top Executive’s Latest Stock Move Sends Signals on Zions Bancorporation"
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description: "Zions Bancorporation (ZION) EVP Derek Steward sold 894 shares on July 29, 2026. The bank reported strong Q2 earnings, beating expectations with healthy loan and deposit growth. However, JPMorgan downgraded the stock due to concerns over rising deposit costs from potential Fed rate hikes. Despite this, TipRanks' AI Analyst Spark rates ZION an 'Outperform,' citing improved balance sheet leverage and solid profitability, though risks include revenue declines and funding competition."
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# Top Executive’s Latest Stock Move Sends Signals on Zions Bancorporation

New insider activity at Zions Bancorporation National Association ( (ZION) ) has taken place on July 29, 2026.

EVP Derek Steward recently sold 894 shares of Zions Bancorporation National Association stock in a transaction valued at $62,267, signaling a notable insider move at the regional banking institution.

Zions Bancorporation shares reacted to a strong Q2 earnings report, with adjusted EPS and revenue modestly topping expectations and management emphasizing healthy loan and deposit growth, stable net interest margin, and solid credit and capital metrics. However, JPMorgan’s downgrade reflects concern that an expected Fed rate hike could push Zions’ deposit costs higher before asset yields catch up, particularly given its below‑peer deposit cost profile and only peer‑like growth outlook.

**Spark’s Take on ZION Stock**

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, ZION is a Outperform.

ZION scores well mainly on improved balance-sheet leverage, solid profitability and cash conversion, and supportive earnings-call guidance for modest NII/fee growth with positive operating leverage. Technicals also support the score given clear uptrend signals. The biggest risk tempering the score is the steep TTM revenue decline, alongside funding competition and expense inflation highlighted on the call.

To see Spark’s full report on ZION stock,  
 click here. 

**More about Zions Bancorporation National Association**

**YTD Price Performance:** 20.53%

**Average Trading Volume:** 1,650,435

**Technical Sentiment Signal:** Strong Buy

**Current Market Cap:** $10B

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