Bank OZK announced a 2.1% increase in its quarterly cash dividend to 48 cents per share, marking its 64th consecutive quarterly dividend hike. The dividend will be paid on July 20, 2026, to shareholders of record as of July 13. The bank also initiated a new $200-million share buyback authorization effective July 1, 2026, replacing a prior $200-million program. Bank OZK maintains a conservative 30% dividend payout ratio and held $1.7 billion in cash against $813.9 million in total debt as of March 31, 2026.
Bank Ozkraised dividend and initiated $200M buyback
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