Bank OZK Boosted Its Dividend and Is Poised to Keep Raising It

Bank OZK has raised its dividend for 65 consecutive quarters (16+ years) and recently increased it to $0.49 per share. With a 4.2% dividend yield, a low 30% payout ratio, and strong liquidity of $19.7 billion, the bank is well-positioned to continue its dividend growth streak. Unlike larger banks constrained by stricter regulations, Bank OZK maintained dividend increases through the dot-com crash, Great Recession, and COVID-19 pandemic.