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

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Bank OZK (Nasdaq: OZK) announced a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.46 per share, up $0.01 (2.22%) from the prior quarter, payable Jan 20, 2026 to shareholders of record Jan 13, 2026. The bank said this marks 62 consecutive quarters of common dividend increases. The Board also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.28906 per share on its 4.625% Series A Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock (Nasdaq: OZKAP) for the period Nov 15, 2025–Feb 14, 2026, payable Feb 17, 2026 to holders of record Feb 2, 2026.

Bank OZK reported $41.6 billion in total assets as of Sept 30, 2025 and noted inclusion in the S&P High Yield Dividend Aristocrats index since Jan 2018.

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• Common dividend raised to $0.46 per share
• 62 consecutive quarters of dividend increases
• Included in S&P High Yield Dividend Aristocrats since Jan 2018
• Total assets $41.6 billion as of Sep 30, 2025
• Preferred dividend declared at $0.28906 per share

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• Quarterly common dividend increase was modest at 2.22%

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

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Jan. 02, 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 $0.46 per share, up $0.01, or 2.22% from the prior quarter. The common stock dividend is payable on January 20, 2026, to shareholders of record as of January 13, 2026. Bank OZK has increased its quarterly cash dividend on its common stock in each of the last sixty-two 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 November 15, 2025 through, but excluding February 15, 2026. The Series A Preferred Stock dividend is payable on February 17, 2026, to the holders of record of the Series A Preferred Stock at the close of business on February 2, 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 over 260 offices in nine states including Arkansas, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, Texas, Tennessee, New York, California and Mississippi and had $41.6 billion in total assets as of September 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 dividend did Bank OZK (OZK) declare for January 2026?

Bank OZK declared a quarterly common dividend of $0.46 per share, payable Jan 20, 2026 to shareholders of record Jan 13, 2026.

When is the Bank OZK preferred stock (OZKAP) dividend payable and how much is it?

The Series A preferred dividend of $0.28906 per share is payable Feb 17, 2026 for the period Nov 15, 2025 through Feb 14, 2026, to holders of record Feb 2, 2026.

How long has Bank OZK increased its common dividend consecutively?

Bank OZK has increased its quarterly common dividend for 62 consecutive quarters.

Does Bank OZK (OZK) appear in any dividend-focused index?

Yes, Bank OZK has been included in the S&P High Yield Dividend Aristocrats index since Jan 2018.

What asset size did Bank OZK report most recently in the press release?

Bank OZK reported $41.6 billion in total assets as of Sep 30, 2025.