Bank OZK announced a quarterly cash dividend increase, continuing a 62-quarter trend of rising dividends.
Quiver AI Summary
Bank OZK announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.46 per share on its common stock, an increase of $0.01 from the previous quarter, set to be paid on January 20, 2026, to shareholders on record by January 13, 2026. This marks the sixty-third consecutive quarter that the bank has raised its common stock dividend. Additionally, a dividend of $0.28906 per share on its Series A Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock will be paid on February 17, 2026, to shareholders of record by February 2, 2026. Bank OZK has maintained a strong reputation, being part of the S&P High Yield Dividend Aristocrats® index since January 2018, thanks to its consistent dividend growth. Established in 1903, Bank OZK operates over 260 offices across nine states and had total assets of $41.6 billion as of September 30, 2025.
Potential Positives
- Bank OZK declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.46 per share, marking a 2.22% increase from the previous quarter.
- The bank has successfully increased its quarterly cash dividend for sixty-two consecutive quarters, demonstrating a strong commitment to returning value to shareholders.
- Bank OZK has maintained its inclusion in the S&P High Yield Dividend Aristocrats® index since January 2018, highlighting its reliability and consistency in dividend payouts.
- The bank continues to show strong financial stability, with total assets reaching $41.6 billion as of September 30, 2025, underscoring its growth and operational success.
Potential Negatives
- The increase in the cash dividend may indicate a reliance on dividend payouts to attract and retain investors rather than focusing on reinvestment or growth strategies, which could be viewed negatively by some analysts.
- The announcement does not address any potential concerns about the bank's financial health or challenges it may be facing, leaving investors wanting more transparency.
FAQ
What is the recent dividend declared by Bank OZK?
Bank OZK declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.46 per share, an increase of $0.01 from the prior quarter.
When is the dividend payable to shareholders?
The dividend is payable on January 20, 2026, to shareholders of record as of January 13, 2026.
How long has Bank OZK been increasing its dividend?
Bank OZK has consistently increased its quarterly cash dividend for the last sixty-two quarters.
What is the Series A Preferred Stock dividend amount?
The dividend on Series A Preferred Stock is $0.28906 per share, payable on February 17, 2026.
Why is Bank OZK included in the S&P High Yield Dividend Aristocrats index?
Bank OZK is included for consistently increasing its common stock dividends for at least 20 years.
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$OZK Hedge Fund Activity
We have seen 289 institutional investors add shares of $OZK stock to their portfolio, and 189 decrease their positions in their most recent quarter.
Here are some of the largest recent moves:
- WASATCH ADVISORS LP added 1,924,387 shares (+34.9%) to their portfolio in Q3 2025, for an estimated $98,105,249
- SENVEST MANAGEMENT, LLC removed 1,581,582 shares (-100.0%) from their portfolio in Q3 2025, for an estimated $80,629,050
- WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT GROUP LLP removed 893,314 shares (-29.0%) from their portfolio in Q3 2025, for an estimated $45,541,147
- MORGAN STANLEY added 620,794 shares (+56.5%) to their portfolio in Q3 2025, for an estimated $31,648,078
- STATE STREET CORP removed 468,684 shares (-7.2%) from their portfolio in Q3 2025, for an estimated $23,893,510
- AQR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC removed 426,971 shares (-17.8%) from their portfolio in Q3 2025, for an estimated $21,766,981
- QUANTINNO CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LP added 390,368 shares (+70.1%) to their portfolio in Q3 2025, for an estimated $19,900,960
To track hedge funds' stock portfolios, check out Quiver Quantitative's institutional holdings dashboard.
$OZK Analyst Ratings
Wall Street analysts have issued reports on $OZK in the last several months. We have seen 1 firms issue buy ratings on the stock, and 0 firms issue sell ratings.
Here are some recent analyst ratings:
- TD Cowen issued a "Buy" rating on 09/25/2025
To track analyst ratings and price targets for $OZK, check out Quiver Quantitative's $OZK forecast page.
$OZK Price Targets
Multiple analysts have issued price targets for $OZK recently. We have seen 7 analysts offer price targets for $OZK in the last 6 months, with a median target of $58.0.
Here are some recent targets:
- Nicholas Holowko from UBS set a target price of $50.0 on 10/28/2025
- Catherine Mealor from Keefe, Bruyette & Woods set a target price of $50.0 on 10/20/2025
- Manan Gosalia from Morgan Stanley set a target price of $63.0 on 09/29/2025
- Timur Braziler from Wells Fargo set a target price of $50.0 on 09/29/2025
- Janet Lee from TD Cowen set a target price of $67.0 on 09/25/2025
- Matt Olney from Stephens & Co. set a target price of $65.0 on 08/20/2025
- Daniel Tamayo from Raymond James set a target price of $58.0 on 07/08/2025
Full Release
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Jan. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bank OZK (the “Bank”) (Nasdaq: OZK) announced its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend on the Bank’s common stock of $0.46 per share, up $0.01, or 2.22% from the prior quarter. The common stock dividend is payable on January 20, 2026, to shareholders of record as of January 13, 2026. Bank OZK has increased its quarterly cash dividend on its common stock in each of the last sixty-two quarters.
The Board of Directors also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.28906 per share on the Bank’s 4.625% Series A Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock (“Series A Preferred Stock”) (Nasdaq: OZKAP) for the period covering November 15, 2025 through, but excluding February 15, 2026. The Series A Preferred Stock dividend is payable on February 17, 2026, to the holders of record of the Series A Preferred Stock at the close of business on February 2, 2026.
Bank OZK’s consistent track record of increasing its common stock dividend has led to it being included in the S&P High Yield Dividend Aristocrats ® index (Ticker: SPHYDA) since January 2018. The index consists of members of the S&P Composite 1500 ® that have followed a managed-dividends policy of consistently increasing common stock dividends every year for at least 20 years, and that meet minimum float-adjusted market capitalization and liquidity requirements. For more information on the index, visit www.spglobal.com/spdji .
GENERAL INFORMATION
Bank OZK (Nasdaq: OZK) is a regional bank providing innovative financial solutions delivered by expert bankers with a relentless pursuit of excellence. Established in 1903, Bank OZK conducts banking operations in over 260 offices in nine states including Arkansas, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, Texas, Tennessee, New York, California and Mississippi and had $41.6 billion in total assets as of September 30, 2025. For more information, visit
ozk.com
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Investor Relations Contact: Jay Staley (501) 906-7842
Media Contact: Michelle Rossow (501) 906-3922
