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Catalyst Bancorp (CLST)
NASDAQ:CLST
US Market
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Catalyst Bancorp (CLST) Price & Analysis

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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%)

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.

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CLST FAQ

What was Catalyst Bancorp’s price range in the past 12 months?
Catalyst Bancorp lowest stock price was $11.62 and its highest was $18.16 in the past 12 months.
    What is Catalyst Bancorp’s market cap?
    Catalyst Bancorp’s market cap is $64.47M.
      When is Catalyst Bancorp’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Catalyst Bancorp’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 23, 2026 which is in 59 days.
        How were Catalyst Bancorp’s earnings last quarter?
        Catalyst Bancorp released its earnings results on Apr 23, 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. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            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 -0.2%.
                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?
                Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

                  Catalyst Bancorp Stock Smart Score

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                  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. operates as a holding company for St. Landry Homestead Federal Savings Bank that provides banking products and services in the Acadiana region of south-central Louisiana. The company accepts various deposit products, including savings accounts, demand and NOW accounts, money market accounts, and certificates of deposit. It also offers one- to four-family residential mortgage, commercial real estate loans and multi-family residential, construction and land, commercial and industrial, and consumer loans. In addition, the company invests in various types of securities comprising mortgage-backed securities, the U.S. treasury obligations, securities of various federal agencies and of state and municipal governments, certificates of deposit at federally insured banks and savings institutions, and federal funds. It operates through six full-service branches located in Carencro, Eunice, Lafayette, Opelousas, and Port Barre. The company was founded in 1922 and is headquartered in Opelousas, Louisiana.

                  Catalyst Bancorp (CLST) Earnings & Revenues

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                  Ownership Overview

                  8.42%5.41%13.99%67.28%
                  13.99% Other Institutional Investors
                  67.28% Public Companies and
                  Individual Investors

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