Zions' Q1 Earnings Top Estimates on Higher NII & Fee Income

Zions Bancorporation’s (ZION) first-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.24 beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of$1.20. Moreover, the bottom line surged 29.2% from the year-ago quarter.Results were primarily aided by higher net interest income (NII) and non-interest income. Also, higher loans were another positive. However, higher provisions and a rise in adjusted non-interest expenses were major headwinds. In light of these negatives, Zions' shares declined 3.9% in yesterday’s after-market ...