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

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Bank OZK (NASDAQ: OZK) has announced its 61st consecutive quarterly dividend increase, raising its common stock dividend by 2.27% to $0.45 per share. The dividend will be paid on October 21, 2025, to shareholders of record as of October 14, 2025.

Additionally, the bank declared a quarterly dividend of $0.28906 per share on its Series A Preferred Stock, payable on November 17, 2025. Bank OZK's consistent dividend growth has earned it a place in the S&P High Yield Dividend Aristocrats index since 2018. The bank currently operates over 250 offices across nine states with total assets of $41.5 billion as of June 30, 2025.

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• 61 consecutive quarters of dividend increases demonstrating strong financial stability
• 2.27% increase in quarterly common stock dividend to $0.45 per share
• Inclusion in S&P High Yield Dividend Aristocrats index since 2018
• Substantial presence with $41.5B in total assets and operations across 9 states

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Sixty-one consecutive quarters of increased quarterly cash dividend on its common stock

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Oct. 01, 2025 (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 $0.45 per share, up $0.01, or 2.27% from the prior quarter. The common stock dividend is payable on October 21, 2025 to shareholders of record as of October 14, 2025. Bank OZK has increased its quarterly cash dividend on its common stock in each of the last sixty-one 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 August 15, 2025 through, but excluding November 15, 2025. The Series A Preferred Stock dividend is payable on November 17, 2025, to the holders of record of the Series A Preferred Stock at the close of business on November 3, 2025.

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 over 250 offices in nine states including Arkansas, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, Texas, Tennessee, New York, California and Mississippi and had $41.5 billion in total assets as of June 30, 2025. For more information, visit ozk.com.

Investor Relations Contact:
Jay Staley (501) 906-7842

Media Contact:
Michelle Rossow (501) 906-3922

FAQ

What is Bank OZK's new quarterly dividend for Q4 2025?

Bank OZK's new quarterly dividend is $0.45 per share, representing a 2.27% increase from the previous quarter.

When will Bank OZK (OZK) pay its Q4 2025 dividend?

Bank OZK will pay its common stock dividend on October 21, 2025 to shareholders of record as of October 14, 2025.

How many consecutive quarters has Bank OZK increased its dividend?

Bank OZK has increased its quarterly cash dividend for 61 consecutive quarters, demonstrating a consistent track record of dividend growth.

What is Bank OZK's preferred stock dividend payment for Q4 2025?

Bank OZK's Series A Preferred Stock dividend is $0.28906 per share, payable on November 17, 2025 to holders of record as of November 3, 2025.

How many locations does Bank OZK operate and what are its total assets?

Bank OZK operates over 250 offices across 9 states and had total assets of $41.5 billion as of June 30, 2025.