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Bank OZK is pleased to report third quarter 2021 net income of $130.3 million and diluted earnings per common share of $1.00. Highlights of the quarter include: Strong Net Income. Our $130.3 million of net income and our $1.00 of diluted earnings per common share for the quarter just ended were among our best quarterly […]

Bank OZK is committed to a strong future for our customers—and for the world. That’s why we are proud to lead the industry by investing in sustainability initiatives. We recently broke ground on a 11,000-panel solar power plant in Arkansas, which will supply 100 percent of the electricity needed for our corporate headquarters and up […]

Bank OZK is pleased to report record second quarter 2021 earnings. Highlights of the quarter are as follows: Record Net Income. Our $150.5 million of net income and our $1.16 of diluted earnings per common share for the quarter just ended were both our best quarterly results ever. Record Net Interest Income and Improvement in Core […]

Bank OZK is pleased to share our 2020 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report outlining Bank OZK’s history and core values; our response to the COVID-19 pandemic; how we ensure strong corporate governance; our investments in our employees, customers and communities; and our focus on the environment. 2020 was a year like no other for […]

Commercial Observer, a leading commercial real estate publication, has recognized four Bank OZK executives among the most important commercial real estate finance professionals in the U.S. This marks the fifth 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 and […]

For the third consecutive year, Forbes has named Bank OZK to the World’s Best Banks. Banks around the globe were rated on key attributes including financial advice, trustworthiness, customer service, digital services, and terms and conditions. 2021 marks the third year Forbes has published the list of best banks in the world, and we’ve earned a […]

Bank OZK is pleased to report record first quarter 2021 earnings. Highlights Record Net Income. Our $148.4 million of net income for the quarter just ended was our best quarterly net income ever, and our diluted earnings per common share of $1.14 for the quarter matched our best ever. Solid Net Interest Income and Improved […]

Bank OZK has received regulatory approval to proceed with our $6 million investment in clean, solar energy. Our solar power plant will supply 100 percent of the electricity at our new corporate headquarters and up to 40 other Arkansas banking locations. We are pleased to be at the forefront of our industry as we make […]

It took Debra Tyler two years to agree to say yes, but the 14 years since she did have been more rewarding than she could have imagined. As President of our Professional Practice Group, Debra has a demanding schedule, but that hasn’t prevented her from making a difference mentoring young people. We caught up with […]

Forbes has again recognized Bank OZK as one of America’s Best Banks. For the third consecutive year, Bank OZK is recognized in Forbes’ America’s Best Banks. The 100 largest publicly traded banks and thrifts were ranked by Forbes based on growth, credit quality and profitability. Bank OZK was number 11 on the list. We’re no […]

Bank OZK’s conservative lending practices and extreme focus on detail in underwriting, structuring and closing loans has allowed us to continue lending during the pandemic, just as we did during the Great Recession. Our successful lending principles are the subject of a January 11 cover story in the Dallas Business Journal, “How Bank OZK has […]

Bank OZK announced fourth quarter 2020 net income of $120.5 million and diluted earnings per common share of $0.93. For the full year of 2020, net income was $291.9 million and diluted earnings per common share were $2.26. Highlights of the fourth quarter include: Outstanding Financial Results. Our $120.5 million of net income for the […]