Bank OZK (OZK) Quote

OZK: Article of interest/Zack's Research

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bank-ozk-ozk-great-momentum-160009239.html

Zacks Equity Research
Mon, May 6, 2024 at 11:00 AM CDT·4 min read

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Momentum investing revolves around the idea of following a stock's recent trend in either direction. In the 'long' context, investors will be essentially be "buying high, but hoping to sell even higher." With this methodology, taking advantage of trends in a stock's price is key; once a stock establishes a course, it is more than likely to continue moving that way. The goal is that once a stock heads down a fixed path, it will lead to timely and profitable trades.

While many investors like to look for momentum in stocks, this can be very tough to define. There is a lot of debate surrounding which metrics are the best to focus on and which are poor quality indicators of future performance. The Zacks Momentum Style Score, part of the Zacks Style Scores, helps address this issue for us.

Below, we take a look at Bank OZK (OZK), which currently has a Momentum Style Score of B. We also discuss some of the main drivers of the Momentum Style Score, like price change and earnings estimate revisions.

It's also important to note that Style Scores work as a complement to the Zacks Rank, our stock rating system that has an impressive track record of outperformance. Bank OZK currently has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy). Our research shows that stocks rated Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and #2 (Buy) and Style Scores of A or B outperform the market over the following one-month period.

You can see the current list of Zacks #1 Rank Stocks here >>>

Set to Beat the Market?

In order to see if OZK is a promising momentum pick, let's examine some Momentum Style elements to see if this bank holds up.

A good momentum benchmark for a stock is to look at its short-term price activity, as this can reflect both current interest and if buyers or sellers currently have the upper hand. It is also useful to compare a security to its industry, as this can help investors pinpoint the top companies in a particular area.

For OZK, shares are up 1.59% over the past week while the Zacks Banks - Northeast industry is up 1.59% over the same time period. Shares are looking quite well from a longer time frame too, as the monthly price change of 5.82% compares favorably with the industry's 0.59% performance as well.

Considering longer term price metrics, like performance over the last three months or year, can be advantageous as well. Over the past quarter, shares of Bank OZK have risen 9.87%, and are up 40.22% in the last year. In comparison, the S&P 500 has only moved 3.78% and 27.1%, respectively.

Investors should also take note of OZK's average 20-day trading volume. Volume is a useful item in many ways, and the 20-day average establishes a good price-to-volume baseline; a rising stock with above average volume is generally a bullish sign, whereas a declining stock on above average volume is typically bearish. Right now, OZK is averaging 1,199,850 shares for the last 20 days.

Earnings Outlook

The Zacks Momentum Style Score also takes into account trends in estimate revisions, in addition to price changes. Please note that estimate revision trends remain at the core of Zacks Rank as well. A nice path here can help show promise, and we have recently been seeing that with OZK.

Over the past two months, 4 earnings estimates moved higher compared to none lower for the full year. These revisions helped boost OZK's consensus estimate, increasing from $5.93 to $6.04 in the past 60 days. Looking at the next fiscal year, 5 estimates have moved upwards while there have been no downward revisions in the same time period.

Bottom Line

Taking into account all of these elements, it should come as no surprise that OZK is a #2 (Buy) stock with a Momentum Score of B. If you've been searching for a fresh pick that's set to rise in the near-term, make sure to keep Bank OZK on your short list.

OZK: Articles of interest

https://www.americanbankingnews.com/2024/04/23/bank-ozk-nasdaqozk-receives-equal-weight-rating-from-morgan-stanley.html

https://www.americanbankingnews.com/2024/04/23/bank-ozk-nasdaqozk-price-target-increased-to-47-00-by-analysts-at-keefe-bruyette-woods.html

OZK: Bank OZK (NASDAQ:OZK) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

https://www.insidermonkey.com/blog/bank-ozk-nasdaqozk-q1-2024-earnings-call-transcript-1289952/#q-and-a-session

Congratulations to Mr George Gleason and Team OZK

https://seekingalpha.com/news/4090716-bank-ozk-stock-gains-after-net-interest-income-buoys-q1-earnings

https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2024/apr/17/profits-soar-as-bank-ozk-delivers-record/


https://talkbusiness.net/2024/04/bank-ozk-quarterly-income-up-3-4-credit-loss-provisions-rise/

"“Our record net income and record diluted earnings per share in the quarter just ended are an excellent start to 2024. We feel that we are well positioned for the year, and we look forward to capitalizing on new opportunities,” George Gleason, Bank OZK chairman and CEO, said in a statement."

Awesome 1st quarter/24 for OZK!

(isn't it time for some r.e.s.p.e.c.t. x a forward PE of 10 ??)

https://ir.ozk.com/static-files/08b79eff-2407-4f46-a863-e32ce72e2653

OZK crushes earnings, again.

OZK: Zacks article of interest April 15/24

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/5-key-regional-bank-earnings-221300177.html

OZK: Article of interest

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/unlocking-q1-potential-bank-ozk-131523200.html

OZK: Bank OZK Announces Increase to Quarterly Common Stock Dividend and Announces Preferred Stock Dividend

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bank-ozk-announces-increase-quarterly-200900982.html

OZK: Bank OZK (OZK) Announces 2.6% Increase in Quarterly Dividend

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bank-ozk-ozk-announces-2-123700085.html

OZK: 1st quarter results - April 17/24

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bank-ozk-announces-date-first-200100194.html

Bank OZK
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bank OZK (the “Bank”) (Nasdaq: OZK) expects to report its first quarter 2024 earnings after the market closes on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Management’s comments on the first quarter of 2024 will be released simultaneously with the earnings press release and will be available on the Bank’s investor relations website.

Management will conduct a conference call to take questions at 9:00 a.m. CT (10:00 a.m. ET) on Thursday, April 18, 2024. Interested parties may access the conference call live via webcast on the Bank’s investor relations website at https://ir.ozk.com/news/event-calendar, or may participate via telephone by registering using this online form. Upon registration, all telephone participants will receive the dial-in number along with a unique PIN number that can be used to access the call. A replay of the conference call webcast will be archived on the Bank's website for at least 30 days.

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 approximately 240 offices in eight states including Arkansas, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, Texas, New York, California and Mississippi and had $34.24 billion in total assets as of December 31, 2023. For more information, visit www.ozk.com.

The Bank files annual, quarterly and current reports, proxy materials, and other information required by the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”), copies of which are available electronically at the FDIC’s website at https://efr.fdic.gov/fcxweb/efr/index.html and are also available on the Bank’s investor relations website at ir.ozk.com. To receive automated email alerts for these materials please visit https://ir.ozk.com/other/email-alerts to sign up.

OZK: https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/ozk-named-top-25-safe-dividend-stock-increasing-payments-for-decades-0

OZK Named Top 25 SAFE Dividend Stock Increasing Payments For Decades
March 26, 2024 — 07:20 am EDT

Written by BNK Invest for BNK Invest ->

Bank OZK (Symbol: OZK) has been named to the Dividend Channel ''S.A.F.E. 25'' list, signifying a stock with above-average ''DividendRank'' statistics including a strong 3.5% yield, as well as a superb track record of at least two decades of dividend growth, according to the most recent ''DividendRank'' report.
According to the ETF Finder at ETF Channel, Bank OZK is a member of the iShares S&P 1500 Index ETF (ITOT), and is also an underlying holding representing 0.31% of the SPDR S&P Dividend ETF (SDY), which holds $63,808,412 worth of OZK shares.

Bank OZK (Symbol: OZK) made the "Dividend Channel S.A.F.E. 25" list because of these qualities: S. Solid return — hefty yield and strong DividendRank characteristics; A. Accelerating amount — consistent dividend increases over time; F. Flawless history — never a missed or lowered dividend; E. Enduring — at least two decades of dividend payments.


The annualized dividend paid by Bank OZK is $1.52/share, currently paid in quarterly installments, and its most recent dividend ex-date was on 01/15/2024. Below is a long-term dividend history chart for OZK, which the report stressed as being of key importance.

OZK+Dividend+History+Chart

OZK operates in the Banking & Savings sector, among companies like JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM), and Bank of America Corp (BAC).

OZK: Article of interest March 13/24

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/makes-bank-ozk-ozk-stock-142300456.html

OZK: Article of interest February 12/24

https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/nasdaq-ozk-analyst-earnings-estimates-2024-02-12/

OZK: Zacks Equity Research

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bank-ozk-ozk-could-great-164505071.html

Zacks Equity Research
Mon, February 5, 2024 at 10:45 AM CST·2 min read

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Whether it's through stocks, bonds, ETFs, or other types of securities, all investors love seeing their portfolios score big returns. But for income investors, generating consistent cash flow from each of your liquid investments is your primary focus.

While cash flow can come from bond interest or interest from other types of investments, income investors hone in on dividends. A dividend is the distribution of a company's earnings paid out to shareholders; it's often viewed by its dividend yield, a metric that measures a dividend as a percent of the current stock price. Many academic studies show that dividends account for significant portions of long-term returns, with dividend contributions exceeding one-third of total returns in many cases.

Bank OZK in Focus

Bank OZK (OZK) is headquartered in Little Rock, and is in the Finance sector. The stock has seen a price change of -13.93% since the start of the year. The bank is paying out a dividend of $0.38 per share at the moment, with a dividend yield of 3.54% compared to the Banks - Northeast industry's yield of 2.83% and the S&P 500's yield of 1.61%.

Taking a look at the company's dividend growth, its current annualized dividend of $1.52 is up 7% from last year. In the past five-year period, Bank OZK has increased its dividend 5 times on a year-over-year basis for an average annual increase of 10.36%. Any future dividend growth will depend on both earnings growth and the company's payout ratio; a payout ratio is the proportion of a firm's annual earnings per share that it pays out as a dividend. Right now, Bank OZK's payout ratio is 25%, which means it paid out 25% of its trailing 12-month EPS as dividend.

Looking at this fiscal year, OZK expects solid earnings growth. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2024 is $5.94 per share, representing a year-over-year earnings growth rate of 1.19%.

Bottom Line

Investors like dividends for a variety of different reasons, from tax advantages and decreasing overall portfolio risk to considerably improving stock investing profits. However, not all companies offer a quarterly payout.

For instance, it's a rare occurrence when a tech start-up or big growth business offers their shareholders a dividend. It's more common to see larger companies with more established profits give out dividends. Income investors have to be mindful of the fact that high-yielding stocks tend to struggle during periods of rising interest rates. With that in mind, OZK is a compelling investment opportunity. Not only is it a strong dividend play, but the stock currently sits at a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold).

OZK: Article of interest:

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/investors-undervaluing-midland-states-bancorp-144011864.html

Bank OZK (OZK) may be another strong Banks - Northeast stock to add to your shortlist. OZK is a # 2 (Buy) stock with a Value grade of A.

Additionally, Bank OZK has a P/B ratio of 1.06 while its industry's price-to-book ratio sits at 1.32. For OZK, this valuation metric has been as high as 1.40, as low as 0.87, with a median of 1.03 over the past year.

These are only a few of the key metrics included in Midland States Bancorp and Bank OZK strong Value grade, but they help show that the stocks are likely undervalued right now. When factoring in the strength of its earnings outlook, MSBI and OZK look like an impressive value stock at the moment.

OZK: January 29/24 -article of interest

Bank OZK Takes the Lead in Fairholme Focused Income Fund's Latest Portfolio Update

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bank-ozk-takes-lead-fairholme-235315778.html

OZK: Article of interest January 25/24 - Regional Banks

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/why-one-giant-regional-bank-no-longer-wants-to-be-a-regional-bank-090015924.html

OZK: "Business as usual"

https://www.cnbc.com/video/2024/01/22/bank-ozk-ceo-2023-was-business-as-usual-despite-turmoil-in-the-industry.html

Congrats to Mr. George Gleason and Team OZK!

Awesome bank rooted in the fundamentals. Thank you OZK.

OZK: Record 4th Quarter/23 / Record Year/23 - Congrats OZK!

https://ih.advfn.com/stock-market/NASDAQ/bank-ozk-OZK/stock-news/93080742/bank-ozk-announces-record-fourth-quarter-and-full

I'll add an AMEN to that eloquent benediction.

.. and post this fine piece of literature regarding OZK - sett'in the standards around here, in the regional banking industry: enjoy

https://wallstreetwaves.com/bank-ozk-a-best-of-breed-for-2024/

May exceptional banks return to a minimum of 10x P/E in 2024.

2023 shook confidence in smaller banks, although the three failures I am aware of nationwide were miniscule compared to 2008.

OZK: Increase in Cash Dividend on Common Stock declared / Preferred Dividend declared

Happy New Year BEAR!

https://www.stocktitan.net/news/OZK/bank-ozk-announces-increase-to-quarterly-common-stock-dividend-and-onltft9xfo7m.html

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Jan. 02, 2024 (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 $0.38 per share, up $0.01, or 2.70% from the prior quarter. The common stock dividend is payable on January 23, 2024 to shareholders of record as of January 16, 2024. Bank OZK has increased its quarterly cash dividend on its common stock in each of the last fifty-four 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, 2023 through, but excluding February 15, 2024. The Series A Preferred Stock dividend is payable on February 15, 2024, to the holders of record of the Series A Preferred Stock at the close of business on February 1, 2024.

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.

OZK quarterly dividend is now at .38

OZK: Nice looking day chart my fellow bros y especialamente los bro-ettes!!

OZK: 2nd quarter earnings release - July 20/23

https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/bank-ozk-announces-date-second-200100051.html

https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/3-bank-stocks-to-buy-after-the-silicon-valley-bank-failure

https://zolmax.com/investing/focused-wealth-management-inc-invests-55000-in-bank-ozk-nasdaqozk/9164083.html

https://seekingalpha.com/article/4612765-bank-ozk-stable-profit-trends-following-banking-fallout-still-buy

OZK: Florida construction/development loan

https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/belpointe-oz-secures-130-million-200100264.html

Nice close at $41.62 on over 2.6 million shares = up $2.44

Earnings coming up / probably another dividend increase, imo

Bendita aqui Arkansanian amigas!/amigos!

Nice Close at $38.45

Up $2.86 on 1,200,000+ shares trading hands.

Solid rebound in the making, imo.

Down it goes

$49.07 AH CLOSE!

Good ole fashioned fundamental value banking here at OZK, imo.

Blessed here fellow bro's y fellow brro-ettes.

Gracias.

LAST AT $48.69

+ $2.31 Volume 1,182,447

OUTSTANDING! SUMTHING UP?

AMAZING DAY HERE AT OZK!

Ask gett'in annihilated allll day long!

Nice decrease in shares sold short:

November 15/22 - 4,040,000 shares short
October 31/22 - 4,770,000 shares short

Decrease of 730,000 short to Nov.15/22

https://www.marketbeat.com/stocks/NASDAQ/OZK/short-interest/

November 2022 Bank OZK power point presentation

Check it out here:

https://ir.ozk.com/static-files/aa728f93-1c91-4370-80bf-fc4a4ed69209

Look'in good Arkansanian bro's y especialmente los brro-ettes

More GREAT NEWS from Bank OZK:

https://ir.ozk.com/news-releases/news-release-details/bank-ozk-announces-300-million-stock-repurchase-program

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Nov. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bank OZK (the “Bank”) (Nasdaq: OZK) today announced that its Board of Directors approved a new stock repurchase program pursuant to which the Bank may repurchase up to $300 million of its outstanding common stock (the “Repurchase Program”). The Bank’s previous stock repurchase program expired on November 4, 2022.

The Repurchase Program, which has received all required regulatory approval, will expire on the earlier to occur of: (i) the Bank repurchasing shares of its common stock at an aggregate cost of $300 million, or (ii) November 9, 2023. The Repurchase Program may be suspended or discontinued at any time. Repurchases may be made at management’s discretion from time to time on the open market, through privately negotiated transactions or otherwise in accordance with applicable federal securities laws, including through Rule 10b5-1 trading plans and under Rule 10b-18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The number of shares to be repurchased and the timing of repurchases will be based on a variety of factors, including the Bank’s capital position, expected growth, alternative uses of capital, liquidity, financial performance, stock price, current and expected macroeconomic environment, regulatory requirements and other factors.

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 through over 240 offices in eight states including Arkansas, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, Texas, New York, California and Mississippi and had $26.23 billion in total assets as of September 30, 2022. Bank OZK can be found at www.ozk.com and on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn or contacted at (501) 978-2265 or P.O. Box 8811, Little Rock, Arkansas 72231-8811.

CAUTION ABOUT FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This release and certain other communications by the Bank contain statements that constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of, and subject to the protections of, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such statements are based on currently available information and are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Bank’s present expectations. Additional information regarding these risks and uncertainties is contained in the Bank’s filings with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Undue reliance should not be placed on such forward-looking statements, as such statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and the Bank undertakes no obligation to update such statements.

Pass the GRITS please.

Thanksgiv'in is just around the corner, i can smell it already!

OZK + $2.55 ARKANSAS CALLING..


We are blessed here my fellow bro's y especialmente los brro-ettes

GOLDEN CROSS BEAR!!

Check it out here:

https://www.marketbeat.com/stocks/golden-cross-stocks/

https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/should-you-buy-bank-ozk-ozk-after-golden-cross

Uptrend, imo

Your welcome y'all... Arkansanian bros, and especialmente los brro-ettes.

Dios te ama amigos!

GOLDEN CROSS BEAR!!

VOLUME A RRRIPPPP'INN!!

SUMM'THING UUPP?

Volume today 3x normal daily at 2,362,664 shares trading hands

Close at $42.98 - no change

CFR sitt'in at $155 - just say'in y'all.... Arkansanian bro's / broettes

Looking GOOD!

https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/BANK-OZK-44965059/news/Piper-Sandler-Adjusts-Price-Target-on-Bank-OZK-to-61-From-54-Reiterates-Overweight-Rating-42080606/

Looks like a smart guy:

https://www.pipersandler.com/2col.aspx?id=7&analystid=2802


Your welcome bro.

What a performance today!

Closed at $42.03 + $1.94

Check this out here: ( this could be a prelude advertisement for a possible takeover, imo )

https://ir.ozk.com/



Bank OZK is a respected and profitable banking organization, noted for its excellent loan and deposit growth, asset quality and earnings.

Named Overall Top Performer in Bank Director’s 2021 Performance Powerhouse Study
One of the highest capitalized banks in the U.S. in 2020 according to data from S&P Global
Best Bank in the South, Money Magazine 2020 Link
Forbes America’s Best Banks 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 Link
Forbes The World’s Best Banks 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 Link
Bank OZK has also been recognized as the top performing bank in the nation in its asset size 13 times in recent years (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018).
George Gleason is Chairman and CEO; Gleason has acted in that role since 1979.
Mr. Gleason was named American Banker magazine's Community Banker of the Year, 2010.
Charter dates back to 1903 in Jasper, Arkansas.
Publicly traded company on the Nasdaq Global Select Market, symbol OZK.
All information prior to June 26, 2017 refers to Bank of the Ozarks, Inc.
Changed name from Bank of the Ozarks to Bank OZK on July 16, 2018.

Zack's ranking #1 now!

https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/bank-ozk-ozk-stock-moves-215009050.html

Zack's upgrade here:

https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/bank-ozk-ozk-upgraded-strong-160004293.html

Nice!!

Interesting article on 601W Companies:

https://therealdeal.com/issues_articles/going-all-in-on-office/

Another interesting project - Bank OZK funding

https://www.stocktitan.net/news/OZK/lionheart-strategic-management-and-bank-ozk-provide-215-million-in-tpf5e4xwwkcl.html

It appears that somebody ( perhaps in Texas) is getting up in the morn'in ( Wednesday to Friday) and slapping the assk hard.

Didn't get enough Friday morning and went back in the afternoon to close out the day - for more assk.

Next week should be interest'in folks!!