Catalyst Bancorp (CLST)
NASDAQ:CLST
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CLST Stock Chart & Stats
$15.74
-$0.02(-0.17%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$15.74
-$0.02(-0.17%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$11.91 - $18.16
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.00
Average Volume (3M)4.74K
Market Cap
$65.11M
Enterprise Value$69.37M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$4.90M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$9.76M
Price to Earnings (P/E)27.7
Beta0.14
Next Earnings
Jul 23, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.56
Shares Outstanding4,051,896
10 Day Avg. Volume6,130
30 Day Avg. Volume4,742
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.17
Price to Book (P/B)0.72
Price to Sales (P/S)3.82
P/FCF Ratio18.92
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.07
Enterprise Value/Revenue4.51
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit6.15
Enterprise Value/Ebitda23.99
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance Sheet / Low LeverageA low debt-to-equity range and declining debt provide durable financial flexibility: supports lending, cushions downturns, and enables opportunistic investment or acquisitions without forcing equity raises. This stability underpins funding of long-term strategy and risk management.
Consistent Positive Free Cash Flow GenerationReliable positive free cash flow and alignment with net income indicate quality earnings and internal funding capacity. Over 2–6 months this supports capital allocation for organic initiatives, funding acquisitions or paydowns, and reduces reliance on external financing for growth.
Strategic Accretive Acquisition Expanding ScaleThe Lakeside deal materially increases scale, deposits and loans while targeting cost savings and EPS accretion. Greater scale improves competitive position in Southwest Louisiana, enhances revenue potential, and—if integration succeeds—raises structural capacity for growth without diluting capital.
Bears Say
Low Return On EquityPersistently low ROE signals limited ability to convert equity into profit and constrains shareholder value creation over time. Even with recent margin improvement, a ~2.5% ROE implies returns may lag peers, reducing attractiveness for capital and limiting long-term compounding.
Earnings Volatility And Historical LossesLarge multi-year swings and a recent loss demonstrate earnings sensitivity to operating conditions. Such volatility impairs planning, weakens confidence in recurring profitability, and makes sustaining dividends or funding growth internally more uncertain during adverse cycles.
Weak Recent Revenue TrendA substantial reported revenue contraction indicates fragile organic top-line momentum. Without stable revenue growth, margin gains and cash generation may be dependent on one-offs or M&A, raising execution risk and making durable profit expansion harder to rely upon.
Catalyst Bancorp News
CLST FAQ
What was Catalyst Bancorp’s price range in the past 12 months?
Catalyst Bancorp lowest stock price was $11.91 and its highest was $18.16 in the past 12 months.
What is Catalyst Bancorp’s market cap?
Catalyst Bancorp’s market cap is $65.11M.
When is Catalyst Bancorp’s upcoming earnings report date?
Catalyst Bancorp’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 23, 2026 which is in 39 days.
How were Catalyst Bancorp’s earnings last quarter?
Catalyst Bancorp released its earnings results on Apr 30, 2026. The company reported $0.153 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by $0.153.
Is Catalyst Bancorp overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Catalyst Bancorp’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Catalyst Bancorp pay dividends?
Catalyst Bancorp does not currently pay dividends.
What is Catalyst Bancorp’s EPS estimate?
Catalyst Bancorp’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Catalyst Bancorp have?
Catalyst Bancorp has 4,051,896 shares outstanding.
What happened to Catalyst Bancorp’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Catalyst Bancorp reported an EPS of $0.153 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.808%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Catalyst Bancorp?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CLST
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Catalyst Bancorp Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 27.7K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $42.3K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
14.60%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
2.48%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
6.21%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Catalyst Bancorp
Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. functions as the parent entity for St. Landry Homestead Federal Savings Bank, providing a comprehensive suite of financial products and services across the Acadiana region in south-central Louisiana. The institution offers diverse deposit options for its clientele, encompassing savings accounts, checking and negotiable order of withdrawal (NOW) accounts, money market accounts, and certificates of deposit. Additionally, it originates various types of loans, including mortgages for one-to-four-family homes, commercial real estate and multi-family residential financing, construction and land development loans, commercial and industrial loans, and consumer loans. Beyond its core banking activities, the company allocates capital into a broad spectrum of securities. These investments include mortgage-backed instruments, obligations issued by the U.S. Treasury, securities from various federal agencies and state/municipal governments, certificates of deposit placed with federally insured financial institutions, and federal funds. Catalyst Bancorp maintains a physical presence through six full-service branches located in Carencro, Eunice, Lafayette, Opelousas, and Port Barre. The company, which traces its origins back to 1922, is headquartered in Opelousas, Louisiana.
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
8.92% Insiders
5.41% Mutual Funds
14.44% Other Institutional Investors
66.33% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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