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Dec 31, 2020

Zions Q4 2020 Earnings Report

Zions Bancorporation reported net earnings of $275 million and diluted EPS of $1.66 for Q4 2020.

Key Takeaways

Zions Bancorporation reported a strong fourth quarter with net earnings of $275 million, resulting in a diluted EPS of $1.66. The quarter was characterized by stable revenue, solid credit results, and very low net loan losses. Deposits continued to exhibit strong growth, and the CET1 ratio increased to 10.8%.

Net earnings per diluted common share were $1.66, compared to $0.97 in 4Q19.

Net interest income was $550 million, compared to $559 million in 4Q19.

The CET1 capital ratio was 10.8%, compared to 10.2% in 4Q19.

Deposits were $69.7 billion, up $12.6 billion, or 22%, compared to 4Q19.

Total Revenue
$716M
Previous year: $711M
+0.7%
EPS
$1.66
Previous year: $1.13
+46.9%
Average Deposits
$68.3B
Previous year: $56.7B
+20.5%
Average Deposits
$10.8
Previous year: $56.7B
-100.0%
Gross Profit
$717M
Previous year: $711M
+0.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$543M
Previous year: $705M
-23.0%
Free Cash Flow
$123M
Previous year: $328M
-62.5%
Total Assets
$81.5B
Previous year: $69.2B
+17.8%

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Forward Guidance

We were quite pleased with the quarter, which was characterized by stable revenue despite the pressure of low interest rates and solid credit results, as reflected in very low net loan losses during a challenging time.