Zions' Q4 Earnings Top Estimates on Higher NII & Fee Income

Zions Bancorporation’s (ZION) fourth-quarter 2024 earnings per share (EPS) of $1.34 surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.26. Moreover, the bottom line surged 71.8% from the year-ago quarter.Stay up-to-date with all quarterly releases: See Zacks Earnings Calendar.Results were primarily aided by higher net interest income (NII) and non-interest income. Also, higher loans and deposits were other positives. However, higher provisions and a rise in adjusted non-interest expenses were major headwinds.Resu ...