Stephens Rates ZION buy, $79 Price Target

Stephens analyst Matt Olney raised Zion Bancorp to a 'buy' with a $79 price target, a 17.47% upside from the current price.

By EarningsIQ Research Desk · Published Jun 15, 2026, 2:01 PM EDT · Updated Jun 16, 2026, 1:00 AM EDT

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Stephens rated Zions Bancorporation, National Association ($ZION) "buy" with a $79 price target on June 15, 2026.

Since the rating, $ZION is up 1.3% after 1 week, up 8.0% after 1 month and down 3.7% to date (from the $65.83 close on Jun 15, 2026).

ZION Zions Bancorporation, National Association

$63.37 +9.28% year to date

Daily close · Oct 16, 2026

Key Points

Stephens upgraded Zion Bancorp to a 'buy' rating with a price target of $79, as announced on June 15, 2026.
Stephens's $79 price target implies 17.47% upside from Zions Bancorporation, National Association's ($ZION) current $67.25 share price.
ZION shares recently traded at $67.25, reflecting diverse institutional and insider activities.
Insiders and institutional investors have adjusted their positions in ZION, with notable transactions by BlackRock and State Street.

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On June 15, 2026, Stephens analyst Matt Olney upgraded Zion Bancorp (ticker: ZION) to a 'buy' rating, setting a price target of $79. This move signals confidence in the company's potential, as ZION shares recently traded at $67.25.

What Changed in Stephens' Zion Bancorp Position

Stephens' decision to upgrade Zion Bancorp to a 'buy' comes with a new price target of $79. This change indicates a positive outlook on the company's future performance.

Other Institutional Activity in Zion Bancorp

BlackRock, Inc. increased its holdings in Zion Bancorp by 279,696 shares, ending with 14,020,532 shares valued at approximately $807.9 million. Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC established a new position with 10,855,578 shares worth about $625.5 million. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP also added 56,438 shares, bringing its total to 7,477,126 shares valued at $430.8 million. Meanwhile, State Street Corp trimmed its stake by 200,817 shares, holding 5,883,024 shares valued at $339.0 million.

Zions Bancorporation, National Association Stock Up 3.1%

Shares of Zion Bancorp recently traded at $67.25. The stock is influenced by various institutional and insider activities, reflecting diverse investor sentiments and strategic moves.

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$ZION price target

Zions Bancorporation, National Association daily closes and this analyst's $79 target. Not advice.

Insider Buying and Selling at Zions Bancorporation, National Association

Several insider transactions occurred recently at Zion Bancorp. On June 2, 2026, Ryan Daniel Joseph purchased 1,921 shares at $62.02 each. On the same day, Nathan Callister, Executive Vice President, sold 922 shares at the same price. Earlier, on May 8, 2026, Jennifer Anne Smith, another Executive Vice President, sold 4,209 shares at $62.50.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On June 15, 2026, Stephens & Co. reinstated its rating on Zion Bancorp to 'buy' with a $79 price target. Previously, on April 22, 2026, Citigroup maintained a 'hold' rating with a $66 target, while Barclays kept a 'sell' rating with a $72 target. DA Davidson maintained a 'buy' rating with a $78 target.

About Zion Bancorp

Zion Bancorp is a financial services company headquartered in the United States. It operates in the banking sector, providing a range of financial products and services to individual and business clients.

Bottom Line

Stephens' upgrade of Zion Bancorp to a 'buy' with a $79 target reflects a positive outlook on the company's potential. The stock's recent trading activities and institutional movements show diverse investor strategies. As always, it's important to note that analyst ratings and institutional filings are backward-looking and may not reflect current positions.