Zions Bancorporation (NASDAQ:ZION) shares are soaring 5.22% in pre-market trading on Wednesday following the release of its first-quarter 2025 financial results. The regional bank reported significant improvements in revenue and profitability, despite a slight miss on earnings per share.

The company's Q1 2025 revenue came in at $777.0 million, up 6.6% from the same period last year and beating analyst estimates by 1.4%. This robust top-line growth was accompanied by a notable increase in profitability, with net income rising 20% year-over-year to $169.0 million. Zions' profit margin expanded from 19% to 22%, driven by the higher revenue.

While earnings per share (EPS) of $1.15 represented a significant improvement from $0.96 in Q1 2024, it fell short of analyst expectations by 4.4%. Despite this minor setback, investors appear to be focusing on the overall strength of the results, particularly the revenue beat and margin expansion. The positive market reaction suggests confidence in Zions' ability to navigate the current banking environment and deliver sustainable growth.