Bank OZK (NASDAQ:OZK – Get Free Report) released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday. The company reported $1.49 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.48 by $0.01, Zacks reports. The business had revenue of $430.02 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $436.42 million. Bank OZK had a return on equity of 11.94% and a net margin of 24.95%.The company’s revenue was up .5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $1.47 EPS.
Bank OZK Trading Up 0.4%
Shares of OZK stock opened at $50.97 on Thursday. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $49.87 and a 200 day moving average price of $48.25. Bank OZK has a twelve month low of $42.37 and a twelve month high of $53.66. The company has a market capitalization of $5.70 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 8.42 and a beta of 0.89. The company has a current ratio of 1.00, a quick ratio of 1.00 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14.
Bank OZK Increases Dividend
The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, July 20th. Investors of record on Monday, July 13th were given a dividend of $0.48 per share. The ex-dividend date was Monday, July 13th. This represents a $1.92 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.8%. This is a boost from Bank OZK’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.47. Bank OZK’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 31.27%.
Analyst Ratings Changes
Bank OZK announced that its board has approved a share repurchase program on Monday, June 29th that authorizes the company to buyback $200.00 million in shares. This buyback authorization authorizes the company to buy up to 3.4% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are generally an indication that the company’s management believes its stock is undervalued.
Institutional Investors Weigh In On Bank OZK
A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of OZK. Sivia Capital Partners LLC purchased a new position in Bank OZK during the second quarter worth approximately $245,000. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Bank OZK by 563.7% in the 4th quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC now owns 3,564 shares of the company’s stock valued at $166,000 after purchasing an additional 3,027 shares during the last quarter. State of Wyoming grew its stake in shares of Bank OZK by 79.6% during the 4th quarter. State of Wyoming now owns 4,372 shares of the company’s stock valued at $201,000 after buying an additional 1,938 shares during the period. Prelude Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Bank OZK during the 3rd quarter valued at $238,000. Finally, Boothbay Fund Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Bank OZK during the 3rd quarter worth $228,000. 86.18% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Bank OZK News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting Bank OZK this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Bank OZK reported Q2 adjusted EPS of $1.49, edging past consensus, while fee income and record deposits helped offset some operating pressure. Bank OZK (OZK) Tops Q2 Earnings Estimates
- Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised its 2026 and early-2027 earnings estimates for Bank OZK, signaling confidence that earnings can hold up as the loan book grows. Bank OZK research note
- Positive Sentiment: Management said it expects mid-single-digit loan growth in 2026 and sees its CIB and RESG portfolios becoming equal in 2027, highlighting a longer-term diversification strategy. Bank OZK loan growth article
- Neutral Sentiment: The earnings call and transcript emphasized diversification gains, but also acknowledged headwinds, suggesting the market may be waiting for clearer evidence that growth can outpace pressure on margins. Bank OZK Earnings Call: Diversification Gains Amid Headwinds
- Negative Sentiment: Q2 net income fell 8.7% year over year and revenue came in below expectations, reinforcing concerns that earnings momentum is slowing. Bank OZK Announces Second Quarter 2026 Earnings
- Negative Sentiment: Investors also focused on lower net interest income and weaker credit quality, which added pressure despite the earnings beat. Bank OZK Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates on Higher Fee Income, Shares Fall
Bank OZK Company Profile
Bank OZK, formerly known as Bank of the Ozarks, is a regional commercial bank headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas. Established in 1903, the bank offers a full suite of banking products and services to both individual and corporate clients. Through a combination of organic growth and targeted acquisitions, Bank OZK has built a diversified lending portfolio and a strong deposit franchise.
The bank’s core operations focus on commercial real estate lending, including acquisition, development and construction financing.
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