Bank OZK Analysts Recommend 'Hold' Rating

Eleven brokerages cover the regional bank, with mixed views on its stock performance

Apr. 12, 2026 at 7:09am

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Bank OZK (NASDAQ:OZK) has received a consensus 'Hold' rating from the eleven brokerages covering the company, according to MarketBeat Ratings. One analyst has a 'Sell' recommendation, five have 'Hold' ratings, and five recommend 'Buy'. The average 12-month price target is $56.89.

Why it matters

Bank OZK is a regional commercial bank based in Little Rock, Arkansas that has grown through a combination of organic expansion and targeted acquisitions. The mixed analyst views on the bank's stock reflect the broader uncertainty in the financial sector as interest rates and the economy continue to fluctuate.

The details

The analysts' ratings on Bank OZK stock are split, with one 'Sell', five 'Hold', and five 'Buy' recommendations. Price targets range from $48 to $62, with an average of $56.89. UBS Group initiated coverage with a 'Neutral' rating and $48 price target, while Citigroup maintained a 'Sell' on the stock. Morgan Stanley raised its price target to $61 and kept an 'Equal Weight' rating.

  • Bank OZK reported Q4 2025 earnings on January 20, 2026.
  • The company is scheduled to pay a quarterly dividend of $0.47 per share on April 20, 2026.

The players

Bank OZK

A regional commercial bank headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas that offers a full suite of banking products and services to individual and corporate clients.

UBS Group

A global financial services firm that initiated coverage of Bank OZK with a 'Neutral' rating and $48 price target.

Citigroup

A multinational investment bank that maintained a 'Sell' rating on Bank OZK stock.

Morgan Stanley

A global financial services firm that raised its price target for Bank OZK to $61 while keeping an 'Equal Weight' rating.

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What they’re saying

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— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

What’s next

Bank OZK is scheduled to report its first quarter 2026 earnings on April 21, 2026.

The takeaway

The mixed analyst views on Bank OZK reflect the broader uncertainty in the financial sector as interest rates and the economy continue to fluctuate. The bank's ability to navigate these challenges will be key to its future performance.