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Investar(NASDAQ) ISTR

Market Cap$386.31MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (2014)+134%
5 Year+68%
1 Year+22%
1 Month-4%
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$28.01
-4.04%
-1.18Today
After hours$27.80-$0.21 (-0.75%)
Investar last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 28.042026-10-23
Investar stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-2.71%USD 28.822026-10-16
1 month-4.1%USD 29.242026-09-23
3 month-5.71%USD 29.742026-07-24
Year to date+6.23%USD 26.392025-12-31
1 year+22.06%USD 22.972025-10-23
3 year+209.16%USD 9.072023-10-24
5 year+68.03%USD 16.692021-10-22
Since inception+134.02%USD 11.982014-07-02

Investar Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$386.31MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$204.84M

Net Income (TTM)

$39.09M

EPS (TTM)

$2.52

P/E Ratio

11.11

Dividend

$0.46

Beta (Volatility)

0.49 (Low)

Price

$28.01

Volume

147,927

Open

$29.17

Previous Close

$28.04

Daily Range

$27.72 - $29.50

52-Week Range

$22.95 - $31.77

Estimated Earnings Date

Jan 28, 2027

ISTR News

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About Investar

Investar Holding Corporation NASDAQ:ISTR helps people and businesses manage money. It provides tools for saving, borrowing, and paying bills. The bank serves Louisiana, Texas, and Alabama communities.

A Wide Range of Banking Tools

  • Mortgage Loans: Real estate lending for homes and businesses, including construction and development projects.
  • Commercial and Industrial: Financing for business operations, equipment, and working capital needs.
  • Consumer Banking: Checking, savings, and individual retirement accounts for local residents.
  • Cash Management: Tools for businesses such as electronic deposits, wire transfers, and payroll services.
  • Digital Banking: Mobile and internet platforms for remote account management.

Strategic Steps and Recent Growth

  • Completed the acquisition of WFB on Jan. 1, 2026, which added branches in North Dallas and Wichita Falls, Texas.
  • Expanded the branch network to 36 full-service locations across Louisiana, Texas, and Alabama by June 30, 2026.
  • Raised $30.4 million in net proceeds through a private placement of Series A Preferred Stock on July 1, 2025.
  • Acquired $1.15 billion in assets and $1.02 billion in deposits through the WFB merger.

How Investar Operates

Investar maintains a strategy of originating high-quality, variable-rate loans to optimize its balance sheet. This approach allows the bank to adjust its lending yields as interest rates change while managing potential credit risks.

4 Key Financial Facts

  • Net interest income reached $33.4 million for the three-month period ended June 30, 2026, up 70.3% year over year.
  • Total assets grew 36.3% to $3.86 billion at June 30, 2026, compared to $2.83 billion at Dec. 31, 2025.
  • Total loans increased 40.6% to $3.06 billion at June 30, 2026, compared to $2.18 billion at Dec. 31, 2025.
  • Total deposits rose 36.7% to $3.21 billion at June 30, 2026, compared to $2.35 billion at Dec. 31, 2025.

Bottom Line

Investar has transitioned from a local bank into a regional financial institution through strategic mergers. Its focus on balance sheet optimization and high-quality lending supports its long-term growth objectives.

AI Generated • Aug 7, 2026

Industry

Banks

Sector

Financials

Employees

415

CEO

John J. D'Angelo

Website

www.investarbank.com

Headquarters

Baton Rouge, LA 70816, US

ISTR Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

63.15%

Operating Margin

21.02%

Net Income Margin

19.08%

Return on Equity

10.09%

Return on Capital

6.13%

Return on Assets

1.01%

Earnings Yield

9.00%

Dividend Yield

1.64%

Payout Ratio

16.21%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$386.31MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

13.78M

Volume

147.93K

Avg. Volume

105.25K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$129.35M

Operating Income

$43.07M

EBITDA

$67.28M

Operating Cash Flow

$27.14M

Capital Expenditure

-$2.15M

Free Cash Flow

$24.99M

Cash & ST Invst.

$444.41M

Total Debt

$234.68M

Investar Performance Analysis

Investar annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 123,267,00014.4%
20232023-12-31USD 141,127,00014.5%
20242024-12-31USD 156,108,00010.6%
20252025-12-31USD 153,226,000-1.8%
Investar sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42025-12-31-2.8%
Q12026-03-3136.5%
Q22026-06-305.8%
Q32026-09-300.1%
Investar annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 3.50361.2%
20232023-12-31USD 1.69-51.6%
20242024-12-31USD 2.0420.3%
20252025-12-31USD 2.03-0.5%
Investar sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42025-12-314.1%
Q12026-03-3151.0%
Q22026-06-30-20.8%
Q32026-09-3021.3%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q3 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$56.37M

+40.6%

Gross Profit

$36.95M

+53.9%

Gross Margin

65.55%

N/A

Market Cap

$386.31MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$930.86K

N/A

Employees

415

N/A

Net Income

$11.66M

+88.6%

EBITDA

$35.07M

+330.1%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q3 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$444.41M

+981.4%

Total Debt

$234.68M

+133.3%

Accounts Receivable

$19.34M

+30.2%

Inventory

$0.00

N/A

Long Term Debt

$224.24M

+162.2%

Short Term Debt

$10.44M

-30.7%

Return on Assets

1.01%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

1.12%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$6.09M

+105.6%

Operating Cash Flow

$6.64M

+108.8%

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Questions About ISTR

What is the current price of Investar?

Investar is trading at $28.04 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Investar?

Over the past 52 weeks, Investar has traded between $22.95 and $31.77.

How much debt does Investar have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Investar reported total debt of $234.68M.

How much cash does Investar have on hand?

Investar does not have cash on hand data available.

What is Investar’s dividend yield?

Investar currently has a dividend yield of 1.64%.

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