Press Releases March 31, 2026

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

Bank OZK raises quarterly common stock dividend and declares preferred stock dividend, continuing its track record of dividend growth.

By Nina Shah OZK
Bank OZK Announces Increase to Quarterly Common Stock Dividend and Announces Preferred Stock Dividend
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Bank OZK announced a 2.17% increase in its quarterly common stock dividend to $0.47 per share, marking the 63rd consecutive quarterly increase. Additionally, the bank declared a quarterly cash dividend on its Series A Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock. This consistent dividend growth has qualified Bank OZK for inclusion in the S&P High Yield Dividend Aristocrats index. The bank operates in nine states with $40.8 billion in assets as of December 31, 2025.

Key Points

  • Bank OZK increased its quarterly common stock dividend by $0.01 to $0.47 per share, continuing a 63-quarter streak of dividend increases.
  • Declared a quarterly dividend of $0.28906 per share on its 4.625% Series A Preferred Stock.
  • Bank OZK is included in the S&P High Yield Dividend Aristocrats index due to its long history of managed dividend increases.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., April 01, 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 $0.47 per share, up $0.01, or 2.17% from the prior quarter. The common stock dividend is payable on April 20, 2026 to shareholders of record as of April 13, 2026. Bank OZK has increased its quarterly cash dividend on its common stock in each of the last sixty-three 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 February 15, 2026 through, but excluding May 15, 2026. The Series A Preferred Stock dividend is payable on May 15, 2026, to the holders of record of the Series A Preferred Stock at the close of business on May 1, 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 268 offices in nine states including Arkansas, Georgia, Florida, Texas, North Carolina, Tennessee, New York, California and Mississippi and had $40.8 billion in total assets as of December 31, 2025. For more information, visit ozk.com.

Investor Relations Contact:Jay Staley (501) 906-7842Media Contact:Michelle Rossow (501) 906-3922  

Risks

  • Dividend increases depend on continued strong financial performance and regulatory approval, which can fluctuate with economic conditions.
  • Regional banking operations in multiple states expose the bank to localized economic risks and regulatory changes.
  • Market interest rate changes could affect the bank's profitability and ability to sustain dividends.

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