Bank OZK (OZK)
Bank OZK: The 7.2% Yielding Preferred Shares Are Still Interesting
Bank OZK remains highly profitable, with Q1 net income of $159.3M and robust coverage of preferred dividends. OZK's disciplined underwriting is reflected in a 46% average LTV ratio, manageable loan loss provisions, and transparent quarterly loan reviews. The $200M share buyback program and successful monetization of $150M in foreclosed assets support capital returns and future earnings.
Dividend Announcements: June 27-July 3, 2026
In this article series, I summarize dividend announcements of the past week. Only one stock (OZK) announced a dividend increase this week. The increase is modest at 2.1% but extends a remarkable record of 64 consecutive quarterly increases, compounding to an annual dividend growth rate of around 9%. OZK maintains a low 29% earnings payout ratio and a B+ Dividend Safety Grade, supporting ongoing dividend growth.
Bank OZK Rewards Its Shareholders With Dividend Hike of 2.1%
OZK raises its quarterly dividend for the 64th straight quarter while continuing to return capital through a fresh $200-million share repurchase program.
Bank OZK Rewards Shareholders With New $200M Buyback Plan
OZK launches a new $200 million share repurchase program through July 2027, extending its capital return strategy alongside steady dividend growth.
Bank OZK (OZK) Up 1.6% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
Bank OZK (OZK) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
Bank OZK: Valuation Discount Is Unjustified
Bank OZK remains a "Strong Buy" as CRE overhang fades and diversification accelerates. OZK's credit quality holds firm, with reserves covering over three years of current charge-offs and a CET1 ratio of 11.6%. Loan growth is muted near-term but expected to reaccelerate toward 10% by 2027 as real estate exposure declines.
Bank OZK (OZK) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Bank OZK (OZK) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Bank OZK Q1 Earnings Miss Estimates, Expenses & Provision Rise Y/Y
OZK's Q1 EPS misses estimates on higher credit costs and expenses, while NII growth and loan and deposit gains offer some support.
Bank OZK (OZK) Reports Q1 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say
The headline numbers for Bank OZK (OZK) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended March 2026, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
Bank OZK (OZK) Lags Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Bank OZK (OZK) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.44 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.46 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.47 per share a year ago.
Analysts Estimate Bank OZK (OZK) to Report a Decline in Earnings: What to Look Out for
Bank OZK (OZK) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Bank OZK: Part Of The Regional Banking Undervaluation, I Say 'BUY'
Bank OZK presents solid fundamentals and growth but faces significant CRE loan exposure, tempering its upside potential. OZK's CRE exposure exceeds 54% of its loan portfolio, raising risk concerns despite management's claims of high-quality projects. I assign a 'hold' rating with a $125/share price target, reflecting insufficient risk/reward-adjusted upside at current valuations.
