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Investar Holding (ISTR)
NASDAQ:ISTR
ISTR Stock Chart & Stats
$27.94
-$0.17(-0.85%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$27.94
-$0.17(-0.85%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$15.39 - $31.77
Previous CloseN/A
Volume11.55K
Average Volume (3M)37.74K
Market Cap
$411.18M
Enterprise Value$420.09M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$41.09M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$100.60M
Price to Earnings (P/E)14.0
Beta0.90
Next Earnings
Apr 16, 2026EPS Estimate
0.69Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.57%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.58
Shares Outstanding13,765,769
10 Day Avg. Volume35,828
30 Day Avg. Volume37,740
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.49
Price to Book (P/B)0.89
Price to Sales (P/S)1.38
P/FCF Ratio13.98
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.02
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.71
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.50
Enterprise Value/Ebitda13.67
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
Revenue GrowthSustained 52.7% TTM revenue growth reflects durable expansion of core banking activities and successful loan/deposit growth. Such top-line momentum underpins net interest income, funds reinvestment, and supports longer-term earnings capacity beyond short-term cycles.
Improved ProfitabilityA 15.16% net margin indicates stronger profitability from operations and better expense or pricing discipline. Sustained margin improvement increases internally generated capital, improving the bank's ability to fund growth, absorb credit losses, and invest in strategic initiatives.
Strategic Acquisition Expands FootprintCompletion of Wichita Falls acquisition materially increases Texas scale, deposits and loan book, diversifying regional exposure and improving franchise economics. Board additions from the target support local relationships and potential revenue synergies over the medium term.
Bears Say
Declining Gross Margin (Cost Pressure)A falling gross margin signals structural cost or funding pressure that can compress net interest margins. If sustained, this undermines long-term profitability and requires either higher loan yields, tighter expense control, or strategic repricing to protect earnings.
Weak Operating Cash Flow ConversionLow OCFO-to-net-income suggests reported earnings are not fully converting to cash, possibly from loan timing or working-capital dynamics. Persistent weak cash conversion limits dividend capacity, internal investments, and reduces resilience to funding stress over months.
Merger Legal OverhangPending disclosure lawsuits over the merger create a legal and transactional overhang. Litigation can increase costs, delay integration, distract management, and raise governance risk, potentially slowing realization of scale benefits and increasing uncertainty for stakeholders.
Investar Holding News
ISTR FAQ
What was Investar Holding’s price range in the past 12 months?
Investar Holding lowest stock price was $15.39 and its highest was $31.77 in the past 12 months.
What is Investar Holding’s market cap?
Investar Holding’s market cap is $411.18M.
When is Investar Holding’s upcoming earnings report date?
Investar Holding’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 16, 2026 which is in 58 days.
How were Investar Holding’s earnings last quarter?
Investar Holding released its earnings results on Jan 22, 2026. The company reported $0.58 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.527 by $0.053.
Is Investar Holding overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Investar Holding’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Investar Holding pay dividends?
Investar Holding pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.11 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.57%. See more information on Investar Holding dividends here
What is Investar Holding’s EPS estimate?
Investar Holding’s EPS estimate is 0.69.
How many shares outstanding does Investar Holding have?
Investar Holding has 13,765,769 shares outstanding.
What happened to Investar Holding’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Investar Holding reported an EPS of $0.58 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.527. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.062%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Investar Holding?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in ISTR
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
Investar Holding Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 3.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
6.32%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
8.53%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-1.42%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Investar Holding
Investar Holding Corporation operates as the bank holding company for Investar Bank that provides a range of commercial banking products to individuals and small to medium-sized businesses in South Louisiana. The company offers various deposit products and services, such as savings, checking, money market, and individual retirement accounts, as well as various certificates of deposit; debit cards; and mobile banking services. It also provides commercial real estate loans; commercial and industrial loans, including working capital lines of credit and equipment loans; loans for the construction of commercial projects, and single family residential and multifamily properties; one-to-four family residential real estate lending, such as second mortgage loans; consumer loans, such as secured and unsecured installment and term loans, home equity loans and lines of credit, and auto loans, as well as loans for personal, family, and household purposes. In addition, the company offers cash management products, including remote deposit capture, virtual vault, electronic statements, positive pay, ACH origination and wire transfer, investment sweep accounts, and business Internet banking services. Further, it provides various other banking services, such as cashiers' checks, direct deposit of payroll and social security checks, night depository, bank-by-mail, automated teller machine, interactive teller machines, merchant card, and mobile wallet payment services. The company operates through a network of 24 full service branches. Investar Holding Corporation was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
5.35% Insiders
16.09% Mutual Funds
20.42% Other Institutional Investors
45.94% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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