Zacks Investment Research·Sep 15, 2026
New Strong Sell Stocks for September 15thAPTV, AZN and OZK have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on September 15th, 2026.
Bank OZK's growth engine is decelerating as net interest margin compression from deposit repricing and rising provision expenses weigh on earnings, with EPS declining 5.7% year-over-year in 2026Q2. The bank maintains a healthy capital position with equity-to-a...
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q3 2026Latest Jul 21, 2026 | $1.49+0.7% vs $1.48 | $436M-0.1% vs $436M |
Q2 2026 Apr 21, 2026 | $1.44+0.7% vs $1.43 | $422M-0.2% vs $423M |
Q1 2026 Jan 20, 2026 | $1.53-1.9% vs $1.56 | $445M+2.3% vs $435M |
Q4 2025 Oct 16, 2025 | $1.59-3.6% vs $1.65 | $450M+0.6% vs $447M |
APTV, AZN and OZK have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on September 15th, 2026.
Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio purchased a new stake in Bank OZK (NASDAQ: OZK) in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor purchased 31,489 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $1,640,000. Other hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes
Bank OZK offers both undervalued common stock and a preferred with an unusually high, secure yield. OZK's diversification into corporate and institutional lending raises non-interest expenses but aims to reduce real estate concentration risk. Credit quality remains robust, with substandard loans at just 1.15% of the $32.5B portfolio, and loss provisions not signaling material weakness.
OZK, COLB and CAG have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on August 25th, 2026.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Bank OZK (OZK)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $47.02 | $5.13B | 7.62 | 4.2% | 41.41% | 12.09% | 3.73% | |
| $69.75 | $4.34B | 10.54 | 0.74% | 38.81% | 12.67% | — | |
| $22.50 | $3.26B | -7.63 | -86.6% | -63.53% | -10.51% | — | |
| $29.14 | $5.87B | 12.09 | -3.54% | 34.84% | 11.29% | — | |
| $32.31 | $4.63B | 18.25 | 16.23% | 31.14% | 14.2% | — | |
| $134.21 | $10.2B | 14.70 | 101.23% | 20.67% | 12.17% | — |
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Bank OZK (OZK) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Bank OZK (OZK) grew revenue by 4.2% over the past year. Growth has been modest.
Yes, Bank OZK (OZK) is profitable, generating $691.3M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (41.4% net margin).
Yes, Bank OZK (OZK) pays a dividend with a yield of 3.73%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
Bank OZK (OZK) has a return on equity (ROE) of 12.1%. This is reasonable for most industries.
Bank OZK (OZK) has a net interest margin (NIM) of 3.9%. This indicates healthy earnings from lending activities.
Bank OZK (OZK) has an efficiency ratio of 35.9%. This is excellent, indicating strong cost control.
