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Despite EPS growth outpacing share price increase, the market shows less enthusiasm for the stock, indicated by a low P/E ratio. The divergence between TSR and share price return is largely due to dividend payments. Over a five-year period, the stock's returns improve, suggesting the share price may be pausing while the business focuses on growth strategy.

Bank OZK's management anticipates more growth in average earning assets and further reductions in net interest margin in 2024. The bank's Real Estate Specialties Group originated $2.05B of loans in Q4, its highest of the year, and expects the group's origination volume in 2024 to match or exceed the $7.22B achieved in 2023.

Citi maintains a positive view on regional banks like Western Alliance, First Horizon, Popular and Bank OZK for the upcoming Q4 earnings season. Analyst Gerlinger believes these banks could utilize their high capital to fuel growth via share repurchases.

Despite high insider ownership aligning management's incentives with shareholders, increased insider selling over the past three months raises concern.

George Gleason believes Company's strategy for higher interest rates and turbulent environment led to record results. Bank OZK expects high origination volume in Q4, aligning with 2021 level.

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