Bank OZK News & Insights

  The National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) has recognized Peter Kenny as an NACD Board Leadership Fellow. NACD Fellowship is the highest standard of credentialing for directors and governance professionals. NACD Fellows, who earn the NACD Fellowship – The Gold Standard Director Credential®, stand within the highest echelon of those committed to excellence in […]

Bank OZK was named “Best Places to Work” by Arkansas Business, a distinction awarded by, and because of, our incredible team members. “We’ve always known that our employees are the foundation for our success,” stated Tim Hicks, Chief Administrative Officer and Executive Director of Investor Relations. “Our shared values of teamwork, excellence, high ethical standards, […]

Highlights Excellent Asset Quality. Our ongoing focus on asset quality showed very well in the current environment as demonstrated by our annualized net charge-off ratio for the quarter of 0.09% for both non-purchased loans (loans we originated) and total loans. Increasing Net Interest Income. Our net interest income for the quarter was $224.7 million, an […]

Bank OZK’s newly designed mobile banking app features a new modern look and additional user-friendly navigation tools. The app offers streamlined access to commonly used features, customized for each account type. “Mobile banking usage has accelerated in recent months, and that trend will continue,” stated Carmen McClennon, Chief Retail Banking Officer at Bank OZK. Our […]

Bank OZK today announced that net income for the second quarter of 2020 was $50.3 million, and diluted earnings per common share for the second quarter of 2020 were $0.39. George Gleason, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer stated, “We have continued our long-standing focus on our team members, our customers, serving the communities in which […]

Commercial Observer, a leading commercial real estate publication, has recognized four Bank OZK executives among the most influential commercial real estate finance professionals in the U.S. This marks the fourth consecutive year Commercial Observer has named Bank OZK leaders to their Power Finance roll. Chairman and CEO George Gleason, Real Estate Specialties Group (RESG) President […]

Bank OZK is pleased to announce our 40th consecutive quarterly cash dividend increase. In addition to increasing our quarterly dividend in the past 40 quarters, Bank OZK has paid quarterly cash dividends to shareholders every quarter since going public in 1997.Bank OZK shareholders continue to share in our profitability through our regular quarterly dividend payments, […]

Forbes has named Bank OZK the #1 bank in Georgia in their Best-in-State annual ratings for each state. This is the second year Forbes has published their Best-in-State ratings, and the second year for Bank OZK to earn the top spot in Georgia. Forbes’ America’s Best Bank in Each State rankings are based on consumer […]

Bank OZK is pleased to share our inaugural Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, detailing key environmental, social and governance initiatives we adopted in 2019 in our quest to improve our performance in every way, every day. Our report, titled “Better to the X-Power,” reflects our commitment to implement new ideas and initiatives to improve […]

Bank OZK is honored to be named to Forbes’ World’s Best Banks for the second consecutive year. Banks around the globe were rated on key attributes including trust, fees, digital services, financial advice and general satisfaction by the market research firm Statisca, producing the list of the best banks in 23 different countries. Earlier this […]

I have long believed that our highly talented and diverse workforce is one of Bank OZK’s greatest strengths.  This strength, combined with the incredible diversity of our customer base, our communities and our board of directors, contributes to our Bank’s success. Recent events throughout our country have jolted us as a nation.  The tragic and […]

Bank OZK is supporting 25 food banks in communities Bank OZK serves across the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas and New York. “The COVID-19 pandemic has affected public health and the economic livelihood of so many in our communities. Bank OZK is directing resources to 25 community food banks […]