Bank OZK (OZK) – One of the 13 Bank Stocks with Highest Dividends

Bank OZK (NASDAQ:OZK) is included among the 13 Bank Stocks with Highest Dividends.

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On March 31, Morgan Stanley analyst Manan Gosalia lowered the firm’s price recommendation on Bank OZK (NASDAQ:OZK) to $54 from $61. It maintained an Equal Weight rating on the shares. He noted that the median bank stock in the firm’s coverage has declined about 5% over the past 30 days. The move reflects concerns around the potential impact of the ongoing Middle East conflict on economic growth and inflation, along with market worries tied to private credit. As a result, the firm is reducing price targets across the group by about 9% on average, applying lower valuation multiples to reflect a higher-risk environment.

On April 1, Bank OZK said its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.47 per share on its common stock. This marks an increase of $0.01, or 2.17%, from the prior quarter. The dividend will be paid on April 20, 2026, to shareholders of record as of April 13, 2026. The bank has now raised its quarterly dividend for sixty-three consecutive quarters.

This consistent track record has led to its inclusion in the S&P High Yield Dividend Aristocrats since January 2018. The index includes companies within the S&P Composite 1500 that have increased their dividends every year for at least 20 years, while meeting certain size and liquidity requirements.

Bank OZK (NASDAQ:OZK) operates as a regional bank, offering a range of financial services. It runs more than 260 offices across nine states, including Arkansas, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, Texas, Tennessee, New York, California, and Mississippi.

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