Seeking Alpha: Bank of the Ozarks Thriving; Consider Buying On Dips

There is no shortage of critics who will bitterly complain about how the Bush and Obama administrations have handled the near-meltdown of the U.S. banking system. One company that is not likely to complain at all is Arkansas's Bank of the Ozarks
(OZRK) as this company has feasted on FDIC-assisted acquisitions and continues to thrive by zigging where others zag. The question, though, is whether the potential returns are still worth the risk.

A Strong Close To The Year
Relative to larger banks like M&T Bank (MTB) or Wells Fargo (WFC), Bank of the Ozarks' earnings are relatively clean and simple. Although net earnings did slide about 7% from the third quarter, the bank nevertheless beat the average analyst guess by about two cents.

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Bank Of The Ozarks Thriving; Consider Buying On Dips