Bank Ozk Stock Price, News & Analysis

Bank OZK has appointed Terri Bunten Guthrie as the new Metro Atlanta Division President, managing Community Banking for its twelve offices in the region. Guthrie brings over 30 years of banking experience, previously serving as North Carolina Division President since 2018. She is active in community service and has been recognized as Marietta Citizen of the Year. Bank OZK, established in 1903, has over 250 offices across ten states and reported $26.38 billion in total assets as of June 30, 2020.

Bank OZK (Nasdaq: OZK) has released its management comments for the third quarter and first nine months of 2020, highlighting its robust position as a regional bank. With over 250 offices across multiple states, the Bank has garnered recognition as the Best Bank in the South for 2019-2020 by Money. Investors can access detailed financial reports and updates on the Bank’s investor relations website. This announcement underscores Bank OZK’s commitment to innovation and excellence in financial services.

Bank OZK reported a net income of $109.3 million for Q3 2020, up 5.2% from $103.9 million in Q3 2019. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) were $0.84, a 3.7% increase from the previous year. However, net income for the first nine months fell 47.3% to $171.4 million, with EPS down 47.6% to $1.32 compared to 2019. Pre-tax pre-provision net revenue for Q3 2020 was $145.7 million, a 1.0% increase year-over-year. The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a provision for credit losses of $7.2 million for Q3 and $196.9 million for the year-to-date, raising the allowance for credit losses to $377.3 million.

Bank OZK (Nasdaq: OZK) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.275 per share, payable on October 19, 2020, to shareholders recorded as of October 12, 2020. This marks a 0.92% increase compared to the previous quarter. The bank has consistently raised its dividend for the past forty-one quarters.

As of June 30, 2020, Bank OZK reported total assets of $26.38 billion and has established a reputation for providing innovative financial solutions across ten states.

Bank OZK (Nasdaq: OZK) announced its management comments for the second quarter and first half of 2020. Recognized as the #1 capitalized bank among the top 100 largest publicly traded U.S. banks by asset size, Bank OZK reported a strong Tier 1 Leverage Capital Ratio as of March 31, 2020. The bank operates over 250 offices across various states, providing innovative financial solutions. It was named Best Bank in the South for 2019-2020 by Money. For detailed financial reports, visit Bank OZK Investor Relations.

Bank OZK (OZK) reported a net income of $50.3 million for Q2 2020, marking a 54.5% decline year-over-year. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) fell to $0.39, down 54.7% from Q2 2019. For the first half of 2020, net income was $62.1 million, a 71.9% drop compared to the same period last year, with diluted EPS at $0.48. The COVID-19 pandemic severely impacted the financial results, leading to a $72.0 million provision for credit losses in Q2. Despite this, total assets grew 14.9% year-over-year to $26.38 billion.

Bank OZK (Nasdaq: OZK) has entered into a Purchase and Assumption Agreement to sell its two South Carolina branches to Sharonview Federal Credit Union. The branches, located in Hilton Head Island and Bluffton, had approximately $107 million in deposit balances and $3 million in loans as of March 31, 2020. The transaction is expected to close in Q4 2020, pending regulatory approval, and is anticipated to yield a small gain on sale. After this sale, Bank OZK will have no operations in South Carolina.

Bank OZK has announced the sale of its two Alabama branches, Mobile and Geneva, to Merchants & Marine Bank and 22nd State Bank, respectively. The transactions, subject to regulatory approval, are expected to close in Q4 2020 and may result in small gains. As of March 31, 2020, the Mobile Branch had approximately $26 million in deposits and $23 million in loans, while the Geneva Branch had $66 million in deposits and $8 million in loans. Post-sale, Bank OZK will no longer operate in Alabama, which has proven challenging with only two branches.

Bank OZK (Nasdaq: OZK) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.2725 per share, payable on July 20, 2020, to shareholders of record as of July 13, 2020. This marks a 0.9% increase from the previous quarter's dividend. Bank OZK has consistently raised its quarterly cash dividend for forty consecutive quarters. As of March 31, 2020, Bank OZK is recognized as the top capitalized bank among the U.S. top 100 publicly traded banks, with total assets of $24.57 billion.