OZK
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Bank OZK (OZK) closed at $43.84 as of 2026-03-20, trading 7.6% above its 200-week moving average of $40.74. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 6.7% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 39, indicating neutral momentum.
A big jump in activity this week — 2.5x the usual volume, and the price went up. Significantly more people than usual decided to buy. This kind of surge, especially on a stock already below its 200-week average, can be an early sign that sentiment is shifting.
Over the past 1448 weeks of data, OZK has crossed below its 200-week moving average 10 times. On average, these episodes lasted 41 weeks. Historically, investors who bought OZK at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +1.8%.
With a market cap of $4.9 billion, OZK is a mid-cap stock. Return on equity stands at 12.1%. The stock trades at 0.8x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 5.8% over the past three years.
Over the past 27.8 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in OZK would have grown to $4300, compared to $930 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 14.5% vs 8.3% for the index — confirming OZK as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -0.2% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: OZK vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After OZK Crosses Below the Line?
Across 10 historical episodes, buying OZK when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +3.9% after 12 months (median +13.0%), compared to +10.7% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 50% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +0.8% vs +11.8% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment OZK crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
OZK has crossed below its 200-week MA 10 times with an average 1-year return of +1.8% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1998 | Jun 2001 | 149 | 48.7% | -15.0% | +5050.2% |
| Mar 2007 | Apr 2007 | 4 | 1.7% | -22.8% | +869.6% |
| May 2007 | Aug 2007 | 14 | 7.4% | -16.8% | +849.2% |
| Oct 2007 | Oct 2008 | 54 | 48.8% | -0.2% | +843.4% |
| Nov 2008 | Dec 2009 | 56 | 40.1% | -9.0% | +858.1% |
| Jul 2018 | Jan 2021 | 130 | 57.8% | -25.8% | +39.7% |
| Apr 2023 | Apr 2023 | 2 | 1.3% | +37.9% | +47.7% |
| May 2023 | May 2023 | 2 | 5.6% | +45.3% | +45.8% |
| Jun 2024 | Jun 2024 | 1 | 0.1% | +22.9% | +23.9% |
| Mar 2025 | Apr 2025 | 2 | 5.0% | N/A | +19.5% |
| Average | 41 | — | +1.8% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is OZK below its 200-week moving average?
No. Bank OZK (OZK) is currently 7.6% above its 200-week moving average of $40.74. It would need to fall to $40.74 to cross below the line.
What is OZK's 200-week moving average price?
Bank OZK's 200-week moving average is $40.74 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when OZK drops below its 200-week moving average?
OZK has crossed below its 200-week moving average 10 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +1.8%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 41 weeks on average.
Is OZK a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about OZK as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 39. Return on equity is 12.1%. Price-to-book is 0.8x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does OZK compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 27.8 years, $100 invested in OZK would have grown to $4300, compared to $930 for the S&P 500. That's 14.5% annualized vs 8.3% for the index. OZK has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does OZK pay a dividend?
Yes. Bank OZK currently pays a dividend yield of 406.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20