ZION Dividend History & Analysis | 3.4% Yield

ZION has a dividend yield of 3.4% and paid 2.21 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.38%
Payout Ratio 29.9%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 5.14%
Consistency Lifetime 93.5%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.39%
Payout FCF 28.4%
Streak Years 42
Dividend Rating 67.78%
Ex-Dividend in 4 days: Buy before Feb 12, 2026 to receive the next dividend.

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 15.9%
Total Return 5y: 59.2%

Top Dividend Payers in Regional Banks

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
VLK 2,560 M 7.68% 31.6%
BNP 120,308 M 9.55% 23.7%
GHI 187 M 12.2% 14.5%
NRIM 521 M 2.84% 30.4%
ACA 63,786 M 6.74% 15.8%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
USCB 342 M 100% 100%
CBK 46,157 M 80.3% 45.6%
BCML 327 M 65.1% 100%
DBK 75,081 M 50.4% 78.7%
CBNK 500 M 44.8% 100%

Quality Dividend Peers in Regional Banks

NECB
Northeast Community
 4.59% Yield
EWBC
East West Bancorp
 3.17% Yield
AMAL
Amalgamated Bank
 2.30% Yield
FSBC
Five Star Bancorp
 3.24% Yield
SPFI
South Plains Financial
 2.10% Yield
NWFL
Norwood Financial
 5.02% Yield

ZION Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-02-12 2026-02-12 2026-02-19 0.45 0% N/A
2025-11-13 2025-11-13 2025-11-20 Quarterly 0.45 0% 0.87%
2025-08-14 2025-08-14 2025-08-21 Quarterly 0.45 4.7% 0.85%
2025-05-15 2025-05-15 2025-05-22 Quarterly 0.43 0% 0.88%
2025-02-13 2025-02-13 2025-02-20 Quarterly 0.43 0% 0.78%
2024-11-14 2024-11-14 2024-11-21 Quarterly 0.43 4.9% 0.72%
2024-08-15 2024-08-15 2024-08-22 Quarterly 0.41 0% 0.89%
2024-05-15 2024-05-16 2024-05-23 Quarterly 0.41 0% 0.91%
2024-02-14 2024-02-15 2024-02-22 Quarterly 0.41 0% 1.04%
2023-11-08 2023-11-09 2023-11-16 Quarterly 0.41 0% 1.2%
2023-08-16 2023-08-17 2023-08-24 Quarterly 0.41 0% 1.16%
2023-05-17 2023-05-18 2023-05-25 Quarterly 0.41 0% 1.68%
2023-02-15 2023-02-16 2023-02-23 Quarterly 0.41 0% 0.79%
2022-11-09 2022-11-10 2022-11-17 Quarterly 0.41 0% 0.82%
2022-08-17 2022-08-18 2022-08-25 Quarterly 0.41 7.9% 0.71%
2022-05-18 2022-05-19 2022-05-26 Quarterly 0.38 0% 0.7%
2022-02-16 2022-02-17 2022-02-24 Quarterly 0.38 0% 0.52%
2021-11-09 2021-11-10 2021-11-18 Quarterly 0.38 0% 0.59%
2021-08-11 2021-08-12 2021-08-19 Quarterly 0.38 11.8% 0.69%
2021-05-12 2021-05-13 2021-05-20 Quarterly 0.34 0% 0.58%
2021-02-17 2021-02-18 2021-02-25 Quarterly 0.34 0% 0.67%
2020-11-10 2020-11-12 2020-11-19 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2020-08-12 2020-08-13 2020-08-20 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2020-05-07 2020-05-08 2020-05-21 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2020-02-12 2020-02-13 2020-02-20 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2019-11-13 2019-11-14 2019-11-21 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2019-08-14 2019-08-15 2019-08-22 Quarterly 0.34 13.3% N/A
2019-05-15 2019-05-16 2019-05-23 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2019-02-13 2019-02-14 2019-02-21 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2018-11-13 2018-11-14 2018-11-21 Other 0.3 0% N/A
2018-08-15 2018-08-16 2018-08-23 Quarterly 0.3 25% N/A
2018-05-16 2018-05-17 2018-05-24 Quarterly 0.24 20% N/A
2018-02-14 2018-02-15 2018-02-22 Quarterly 0.2 25% N/A
2017-11-14 2017-11-15 2017-11-22 Quarterly 0.16 33.3% N/A
2017-08-15 2017-08-17 2017-08-24 Quarterly 0.12 50% N/A
2017-05-16 2017-05-18 2017-05-25 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A
2017-02-14 2017-02-16 2017-02-23 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A
2016-11-14 2016-11-16 2016-11-23 Quarterly 0.08 0% N/A
2016-08-16 2016-08-18 2016-08-25 Quarterly 0.08 33.3% N/A
2016-05-17 2016-05-19 2016-05-26 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2016-02-16 2016-02-18 2016-02-25 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2015-11-16 2015-11-18 2015-11-25 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2015-08-18 2015-08-20 2015-08-27 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2015-05-19 2015-05-21 2015-05-28 Quarterly 0.06 50% N/A
2015-02-17 2015-02-19 2015-02-26 Quarterly 0.04 0% N/A
2014-11-18 2014-11-20 2014-11-26 Quarterly 0.04 0% N/A
2014-08-19 2014-08-21 2014-08-28 Quarterly 0.04 0% N/A
2014-05-20 2014-05-22 2014-05-29 Quarterly 0.04 0% N/A
2014-02-18 2014-02-20 2014-02-27 Quarterly 0.04 0% N/A
2013-11-20 2013-11-22 2013-11-29 Quarterly 0.04 0% N/A

ZION Dividend FAQ

Zions Bancorporation (NASDAQ: ZION) is a regional bank headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, operating across eleven western states through subsidiaries such as Zions Bank, California Bank & Trust, Amegy Bank, and others. Its product suite spans commercial and small-business banking, retail banking, wealth management, and capital-markets services, including loan syndications, FX, and CMBS conduit financing.

What is the Dividend Yield of ZION?

As of February 2026, ZION`s dividend yield is 3.38%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.21 USD by the current share price of 65.29.

Does ZION pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, ZION paid a dividend of 2.21 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-02-12 and the payout was 0.45 USD.

How often does ZION pay dividends?

ZION pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, ZION has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-02-12.

ZION dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for ZION for the next 4 payments are between 0.435 (-3.3%) and 0.456 (+1.3%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will ZION pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.45 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-02-12. The next Ex-Dividend date for Zions Bancorporation (ZION) is 2026-02-12.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for ZION?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Zions Bancorporation (ZION) is 2026-02-12.

What is the Dividend Growth of ZION?

ZION's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.14% per year.
Strong growth: ZION's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of ZION?

ZION's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.39%. If you bought ZION's shares at 41.02 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.21 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.39% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of ZION?

ZION Payout Consistency is 93.5%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Zions Bancorporation has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does ZION have a good Dividend Yield?

ZION`s 3.38% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of ZION?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of ZION is 29.9%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of ZION?

ZION`s Overall Dividend Rating is 67.78%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

ZION Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in ZION's Outstanding Shares?

Zions Bancorporation's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.18% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has ZION ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on May 15, 1997 with a ratio of 4:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 4 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 45,448,000
1986 45,624,000 +0.39%
1987 47,040,000 +3.1%
1988 47,040,000
1989 46,153,800 -1.88%
1990 48,571,000 +5.24%
1991 47,500,000 -2.21%
1992 50,556,000 +6.43%
1993 56,364,000 +11.49%
1994 59,259,000 +5.14%
1995 59,250,000 -0.02%
1996 59,333,000 +0.14%
1997 70,000,000 +17.98%
1998 80,164,000 +14.52%
1999 86,339,000 +7.7%
2000 88,247,000 +2.21%
2001 92,814,000 +5.18%
2002 90,648,000 -2.33%
2003 90,905,000 +0.28%
2004 91,494,000 +0.65%
2005 107,725,000 +17.74%
2006 110,107,000 +2.21%
2007 106,722,000 -3.07%
2008 114,106,000 +6.92%
2009 151,073,000 +32.4%
2010 178,098,000 +17.89%
2011 182,964,000 +2.73%
2012 183,456,000 +0.27%
2013 184,209,000 +0.41%
2014 203,278,000 +10.35%
2015 204,277,000 +0.49%
2016 205,446,000 +0.57%
2017 209,681,000 +2.06%
2018 199,048,000 -5.07%
2019 178,718,000 -10.21%
2020 163,900,000 -8.29%
2021 153,635,000 -6.26%
2022 148,829,000 -3.13%
2023 147,645,000 -0.8%
2024 147,329,000 -0.21%
2025 147,120,000 -0.14%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-04 02:38