Bank OZK Stock Forecast, Price & News

Bank OZK (NASDAQ:OZK) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bank OZK a buy right now?

3 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Bank OZK in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" Bank OZK stock.
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How has Bank OZK's stock price been impacted by COVID-19 (Coronavirus)?

Bank OZK's stock was trading at $21.01 on March 11th, 2020 when COVID-19 (Coronavirus) reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization. Since then, OZK shares have increased by 110.6% and is now trading at $44.24.
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Are investors shorting Bank OZK?

Bank OZK saw a decrease in short interest in October. As of October 29th, there was short interest totaling 2,290,000 shares, a decrease of 19.4% from the October 14th total of 2,840,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 524,400 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 4.4 days. Currently, 1.9% of the company's stock are sold short.
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When is Bank OZK's next earnings date?

Bank OZK is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, January 20th 2022.
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How were Bank OZK's earnings last quarter?

Bank OZK (NASDAQ:OZK) announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, October, 20th. The company reported $1.00 EPS for the quarter, topping the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.97 by $0.03. Bank OZK had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 12.31% and a net margin of 46.64%. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $0.84 EPS.
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How often does Bank OZK pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Bank OZK?

Bank OZK declared a quarterly dividend on Friday, October 1st. Stockholders of record on Friday, October 15th will be paid a dividend of $0.29 per share on Friday, October 22nd. This represents a $1.16 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.62%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, October 14th. This is a positive change from Bank OZK's previous quarterly dividend of $0.29.
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Is Bank OZK a good dividend stock?

Bank OZK pays an annual dividend of $1.16 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.59%. Bank OZK has been increasing its dividend for 4 consecutive year(s), indicating that it does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio of Bank OZK is 27.42%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, Bank OZK will have a dividend payout ratio of 30.45% next year. This indicates that Bank OZK will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What price target have analysts set for OZK?

3 analysts have issued 1 year price objectives for Bank OZK's shares. Their forecasts range from $40.00 to $55.00. On average, they expect Bank OZK's share price to reach $46.80 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 5.8% from the stock's current price.
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Who are Bank OZK's key executives?

Bank OZK's management team includes the following people:

• George G. Gleason, Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer
• Gregory L. McKinney, Chief Financial Officer
• Dennis James, EVP, Director-Regulatory & Government Relations
• Christopher Lawton, Executive Vice President
• Timothy D. Hicks, Chief Administrative & Credit Officer

What is George G. Gleason's approval rating as Bank OZK's CEO?

132 employees have rated Bank OZK CEO George G. Gleason on Glassdoor.com. George G. Gleason has an approval rating of 92% among Bank OZK's employees. This puts George G. Gleason in the top 30% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

Who are some of Bank OZK's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Bank OZK include Citizens Financial Group (CFG), M&T Bank (MTB), Signature Bank (SBNY), Ally Financial (ALLY), Western Alliance Bancorporation (WAL), East West Bancorp (EWBC), First Citizens BancShares (FCNCA), Commerce Bancshares (CBSH), First Financial Bankshares (FFIN), Prosperity Bancshares (PB), Popular (BPOP), Glacier Bancorp (GBCI), South State (SSB), Silvergate Capital (SI) and Wintrust Financial (WTFC).
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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 a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (8.29%), Wasatch Advisors Inc. (7.57%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (5.00%), Principal Financial Group Inc. (1.95%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.22%) and Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.14%).

Which institutional investors are selling Bank OZK stock?

OZK stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Newport Trust Co, O Shaughnessy Asset Management LLC, Principal Financial Group Inc., UBS Group AG, Two Sigma Investments LP, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, Citigroup Inc., and BlackRock Inc..

Which institutional investors are buying Bank OZK stock?

OZK stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Wasatch Advisors Inc., Millennium Management LLC, Ziegler Capital Management LLC, Epoch Investment Partners Inc., Captrust Financial Advisors, Mackenzie Financial Corp, Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership, and Kovitz Investment Group Partners LLC.

How do I buy shares of Bank OZK?

Shares of OZK 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.
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What is Bank OZK's stock price today?

One share of OZK stock can currently be purchased for approximately $44.24.

How much money does Bank OZK make?

Bank OZK has a market capitalization of $5.72 billion and generates $1.19 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $291.90 million in net income (profit) each year or $4.23 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Bank OZK have?

Bank OZK employs 2,652 workers across the globe.

What is Bank OZK's official website?

The official website for Bank OZK is www.ozk.com.

Where are Bank OZK's headquarters?

Bank OZK is headquartered at 18000 CANTRELL ROAD, LITTLE ROCK AR, 72223.

How can I contact Bank OZK?

Bank OZK's mailing address is 18000 CANTRELL ROAD, LITTLE ROCK AR, 72223. The company can be reached via phone at (501) 978-2265, via email at [email protected], or via fax at 501-978-2224.