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Adding Bank OZK Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. $44.82 +0.14 (+0.31%) (As of 01/27/2023 12:00 AM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$44.59▼$45.2550-Day Range$39.05▼$47.0852-Week Range$34.79▼$49.46Volume529,519 shsAverage Volume902,800 shsMarket Capitalization$5.62 billionP/E Ratio9.87Dividend Yield3.04%Price Target$47.56 ProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Bank OZK MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingHold2.13 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside6.1% Upside$47.56 Price TargetShort InterestBearish5.33% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainability-0.41Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.82Based on 14 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth5.33%From $5.82 to $6.13 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.07 out of 5 starsFinance Sector600th out of 900 stocksState Commercial Banks Industry139th out of 191 stocks 1.1 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingBank OZK has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.13, and is based on 1 buy rating, 7 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $47.56, Bank OZK has a forecasted upside of 6.1% from its current price of $44.82.Amount of Analyst CoverageBank OZK has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 1.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted5.33% of the float of Bank OZK has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverBank OZK has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 7.4.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Bank OZK has recently increased by 23.90%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 4.2 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldBank OZK pays a meaningful dividend of 3.04%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthBank OZK has been increasing its dividend for 27 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Bank OZK is 29.96%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Bank OZK will have a dividend payout ratio of 22.19% next year. This indicates that Bank OZK will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next 3.2 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreBank OZK has received a 32.80% net impact score from Upright. The largest positive contribution comes from its "Societal infrastructure" impact, which is mostly driven by its "Consumer transaction accounts provided by brick and mortar banks", "Corporate credit granting", "Consumer credit provided by brick and mortar banks", "Commercial deposit accounts", "Cash withdrawal services", and "Wire transfer services" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Bank OZK is -0.41. Previous Next 3.8 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentBank OZK has a news sentiment score of 0.82. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.65 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 14 news articles for Bank OZK this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.Search Interest15 people have searched for OZK on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 400% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows6 people have added Bank OZK to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Bank OZK insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 6.70% of the stock of Bank OZK is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions76.17% of the stock of Bank OZK is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Bank OZK are expected to grow by 5.33% in the coming year, from $5.82 to $6.13 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Bank OZK is 9.87, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 127.45.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Bank OZK is 9.87, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 181.42.Price to Book Value per Share RatioBank OZK has a P/B Ratio of 1.29. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Bank OZK (NASDAQ:OZK) StockBank OZK engages in the provision of community banking services. The firm offers deposit services such as checking, savings, money market, time deposit, and individual retirement accounts. It also provides loan services including types of real estate, consumer, commercial, industrial, and agricultural loans. The company was founded in 1903 and is headquartered in Little Rock, AR.Read More Receive OZK Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Bank OZK and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address OZK Stock News HeadlinesJanuary 26, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comBank OZK (NASDAQ:OZK) Receives $46.00 Average Target Price from AnalystsJanuary 25, 2023 | benzinga.comTruist Securities Maintains Hold on Bank OZK, Raises Price Target to $50January 28, 2023 | Porter & Company (Ad)The Next Big Crisis Is HereYou just can’t see it yet because it’s NOT a banking, financial, or economic crisis… it’s far worse and threatens every dollar in your retirement account.January 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comCan Bank OZK (OZK) Run Higher on Rising Earnings Estimates?January 25, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comBank OZK (NASDAQ:OZK) Price Target Increased to $51.00 by Analysts at Morgan StanleyJanuary 23, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comTruist Financial Raises Bank OZK (NASDAQ:OZK) Price Target to $50.00January 22, 2023 | benzinga.comBank OZK shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q4 EPS results.January 20, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comBank OZK (OZK) Gains on Q4 Earnings Beat, Revenues Rise Y/YJanuary 28, 2023 | Porter & Company (Ad)The Next Big Crisis Is HereYou just can’t see it yet because it’s NOT a banking, financial, or economic crisis… it’s far worse and threatens every dollar in your retirement account.January 19, 2023 | nz.finance.yahoo.comBank OZK Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 EarningsJanuary 19, 2023 | au.finance.yahoo.comBank OZK Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Management CommentsJanuary 19, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comBank OZK (OZK) Q4 Earnings and Revenues Top EstimatesJanuary 19, 2023 | msn.comBank OZK Q4 earnings exceed consensus as interest rates boost NIIJanuary 19, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comBank OZK Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 EarningsJanuary 19, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comBank OZK Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Management CommentsJanuary 18, 2023 | seekingalpha.comOZKAP Bank OZK 4.625% PER PFD AJanuary 18, 2023 | seekingalpha.comBank OZK Q4 2022 Earnings PreviewJanuary 18, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comGoldman Sachs Asset Management and Lane Partners Announce Recapitalization of Southline Phase I with Beacon Capital PartnersJanuary 18, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comBank OZK (OZK) to Release Earnings on ThursdayJanuary 17, 2023 | nz.finance.yahoo.comSignature Bank (SBNY) Lags Q4 Earnings and Revenue EstimatesJanuary 13, 2023 | msn.comBofA (BAC) Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates on Solid Trading & NIIJanuary 12, 2023 | nasdaq.comBank OZK Shares Cross Above 200 DMAJanuary 10, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAman Miami Beach Developers Secure Financing for Luxe Hotel and Condo ProjectJanuary 9, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWhy You Might Be Interested In Bank OZK (NASDAQ:OZK) For Its Upcoming DividendJanuary 6, 2023 | bizjournals.comRed Apple secures $250M construction loan for 400 Central tower in downtown St. PeteJanuary 6, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comBank OZK (OZK) Rides on Loan Growth, Higher Rates Amid Cost WoeJanuary 4, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comBank OZK (OZK) Announces 3% Increase in Quarterly DividendSee More Headlines View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart Receive OZK Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Bank OZK and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address OZK Company Calendar Last Earnings10/20/2021Ex-Dividend for 1/24 Dividend1/13/2023Dividend Payable1/24/2023Today1/28/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)4/20/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ Industry State commercial banks Sub-IndustryN/A SectorFinance Current SymbolNASDAQ:OZK CUSIPN/A CIK1569650 Webwww.ozk.com Phone(501) 978-2265Fax501-978-2224Employees2,542Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$47.56 High Stock Price Forecast$54.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$40.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+6.1%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.13 Research Coverage8 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$4.54 Trailing P/E Ratio9.87 Forward P/E Ratio7.70 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$564.14 million Net Margins40.86% Pretax Margin52.26% Return on Equity13.13% Return on Assets2.12% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.25 Current Ratio1.00 Quick Ratio0.98 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$1.38 billion Price / Sales4.07 Cash Flow$5.41 per share Price / Cash Flow8.28 Book Value$34.69 per share Price / Book1.29Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares125,440,000Free Float117,039,000Market Cap$5.62 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.38 Key ExecutivesGeorge G. GleasonChairman, President & Chief Executive OfficerGregory L. McKinneyChief Financial OfficerDennis JamesEVP, Director-Regulatory & Government RelationsChristopher LawtonExecutive Vice PresidentTimothy D. HicksChief Administrative & Credit OfficerKey CompetitorsWintrust FinancialNASDAQ:WTFCUnited BanksharesNASDAQ:UBSIGlacier BancorpNASDAQ:GBCISouthStateNASDAQ:SSBFirst Financial BanksharesNASDAQ:FFINView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsAlpha DNA Investment Management LLCBought 12,767 shares on 1/27/2023Ownership: 0.020%BTC Capital Management Inc.Sold 1,797 shares on 1/27/2023Ownership: 0.013%Comerica BankBought 35,186 shares on 1/26/2023Ownership: 0.072%Strs OhioBought 15,122 shares on 1/26/2023Ownership: 0.039%Steph & Co.Bought 578 shares on 1/26/2023Ownership: 0.007%View All Institutional Transactions OZK Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Bank OZK stock right now? 8 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Bank OZK in the last twelve months. There are currently 7 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" OZK shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in OZK, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View OZK analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Bank OZK's stock price forecast for 2023? 8 brokers have issued 1-year price targets for Bank OZK's shares. Their OZK share price forecasts range from $40.00 to $54.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $47.56 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 6.1% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for OZK or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have OZK shares performed in 2023? Bank OZK's stock was trading at $40.06 at the beginning of the year. Since then, OZK shares have increased by 11.9% and is now trading at $44.82. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. Are investors shorting Bank OZK? Bank OZK saw a increase in short interest during the month of January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totaling 6,480,000 shares, an increase of 23.9% from the December 31st total of 5,230,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 881,600 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 7.4 days. Approximately 5.3% of the shares of the stock are sold short. View Bank OZK's Short Interest. When is Bank OZK's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, April 20th 2023. View our OZK earnings forecast. How were Bank OZK's earnings last quarter? Bank OZK (NASDAQ:OZK) issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, October, 20th. The company reported $1.00 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.97 by $0.03. The business had revenue of $273.94 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $264.05 million. Bank OZK had a net margin of 40.86% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 13.13%. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $0.84 earnings per share. How often does Bank OZK pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Bank OZK? Bank OZK announced a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, January 3rd. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, January 17th will be paid a dividend of $0.34 per share on Tuesday, January 24th. This represents a $1.36 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.03%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, January 13th. This is a boost from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.33. Read our dividend analysis for OZK. Is Bank OZK a good dividend stock? Bank OZK (NASDAQ:OZK) pays an annual dividend of $1.36 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.04%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 27 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 29.96%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, OZK will have a dividend payout ratio of 22.19% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for OZK. What is George G. Gleason's approval rating as Bank OZK's CEO? 132 employees have rated Bank OZK Chief Executive Officer George G. Gleason on Glassdoor.com. George G. Gleason has an approval rating of 92% among the company's employees. This puts George G. Gleason in the top 30% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. What other stocks do shareholders of Bank OZK own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Bank OZK investors own include AbbVie (ABBV), Chevron (CVX), Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), InterDigital (IDCC), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Pfizer (PFE), AT&T (T), Verizon Communications (VZ), Exxon Mobil (XOM) and Altria Group (MO). What is Bank OZK's stock symbol? Bank OZK trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "OZK." Who are Bank OZK's major shareholders? Bank OZK's stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Copeland Capital Management LLC (1.44%), Wedge Capital Management L L P NC (0.62%), Ziegler Capital Management LLC (0.24%), QV Investors Inc. (0.15%), Kovitz Investment Group Partners LLC (0.10%) and Comerica Bank (0.07%). How do I buy shares of Bank OZK? Shares of OZK stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is Bank OZK's stock price today? One share of OZK stock can currently be purchased for approximately $44.82. How much money does Bank OZK make? Bank OZK (NASDAQ:OZK) has a market capitalization of $5.62 billion and generates $1.38 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $564.14 million in net income (profit) each year or $4.54 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Bank OZK have? The company employs 2,542 workers across the globe. How can I contact Bank OZK? Bank OZK's mailing address is 18000 CANTRELL ROAD, LITTLE ROCK AR, 72223. The official website for the company is www.ozk.com. The company can be reached via phone at (501) 978-2265, via email at info@bankozarks.com, or via fax at 501-978-2224. This page (NASDAQ:OZK) was last updated on 1/28/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Get 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access Free Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools: Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring View the latest news, buy/sell ratings, SEC filings and insider transactions for your stocks. 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