Small-cap outperformance is persisting — and these 15 quality stocks pay rich dividends

Think large caps are still the best bet? The data say you are looking in the wrong place.

Market Watch • Jul 15, 2026

Bank OZK: The 7.2% Yielding Preferred Shares Are Still Interesting

Bank OZK remains highly profitable, with Q1 net income of $159.3M and robust coverage of preferred dividends. OZK's disciplined underwriting is reflected in a 46% average LTV ratio, manageable loan loss provisions, and transparent quarterly loan reviews. The $200M share buyback program and successful monetization of $150M in foreclosed assets support capital returns and future earnings.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 11, 2026

3 Dividend Stocks You Have to Buy Now to Get Paid in July

The window to lock in three July dividend checks is closing fast. Two of these stocks, Science Applications International and NetApp, go ex-dividend tomorrow, meaning today is the last trading day to buy shares and still qualify for the upcoming payment.

24/7 Wall Street • Jul 9, 2026

Dividend Announcements: June 27-July 3, 2026

In this article series, I summarize dividend announcements of the past week. Only one stock (OZK) announced a dividend increase this week. The increase is modest at 2.1% but extends a remarkable record of 64 consecutive quarterly increases, compounding to an annual dividend growth rate of around 9%. OZK maintains a low 29% earnings payout ratio and a B+ Dividend Safety Grade, supporting ongoing dividend growth.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 7, 2026

U.S. Bank Stocks Enjoy Banner Month In June

The US banking sector experienced a broad-based market rally in June. The market cap-weighted S&P US BMI Banks index's total return for the month was 9.3%, compared to a 1% decline in the S&P 500.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 7, 2026

Bank OZK Rewards Its Shareholders With Dividend Hike of 2.1%

OZK raises its quarterly dividend for the 64th straight quarter while continuing to return capital through a fresh $200-million share repurchase program.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 3, 2026

Bank OZK Announces Increase to Quarterly Common Stock Dividend and Announces Preferred Stock Dividend

Sixty-four consecutive quarters of increased quarterly cash dividend on its common stock Sixty-four consecutive quarters of increased quarterly cash dividend on its common stock

GlobeNewsWire • Jul 1, 2026

Bank OZK Announces Date for Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Conference Call

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., June 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bank OZK (the “Bank”) (Nasdaq: OZK) expects to report its second quarter 2026 earnings after the market closes on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Management comments on the second quarter of 2026 will be released simultaneously with the earnings press release and financial supplement which will be available on the Bank's investor relations website.

GlobeNewsWire • Jun 30, 2026

Bank OZK Rewards Shareholders With New $200M Buyback Plan

OZK launches a new $200 million share repurchase program through July 2027, extending its capital return strategy alongside steady dividend growth.

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 30, 2026

Bank OZK Announces $200 Million Stock Repurchase Program

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., June 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bank OZK (the “Bank”) (Nasdaq: OZK) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a stock repurchase program (the “Stock Repurchase Program”) authorizing the purchase of up to $200 million of outstanding common stock. The Stock Repurchase Program has received all necessary regulatory approvals and will become effective July 1, 2026, upon the expiration of the Bank's current stock repurchase program, and will remain in effect through July 1, 2027, unless extended or shortened by the Board of Directors.

GlobeNewsWire • Jun 29, 2026