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Investar(NASDAQ) ISTR

Market Cap$417.31MMarket 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)+152%
5 Year+50%
1 Year+30%
1 Month+2%
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$30.29
+0.10%
+0.03Today
After hours$30.33+$0.04 (+0.13%)
Investar last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 30.292026-08-28
Investar stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-0.07%USD 30.312026-08-21
1 month+1.64%USD 29.802026-07-29
3 month+7.62%USD 28.152026-05-29
Year to date+14.29%USD 26.502025-12-31
1 year+30.49%USD 23.212025-08-28
3 year+141.4%USD 12.552023-08-29
5 year+49.61%USD 20.252021-08-27
Since inception+151.76%USD 12.032014-07-02

Investar Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$417.31MMarket 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)

$188.56M

Net Income (TTM)

$33.61M

EPS (TTM)

$2.27

P/E Ratio

13.33

Dividend

$0.45

Beta (Volatility)

0.48 (Low)

Price

$30.29

Volume

65,385

Open

$30.31

Previous Close

$30.29

Daily Range

$30.20 - $30.58

52-Week Range

$21.43 - $31.77

Estimated Earnings Date

Oct 19, 2026

ISTR News

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About Investar

Investar Holding Corporation 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

421

CEO

John J. D'Angelo

Website

www.investarbank.com

Headquarters

Baton Rouge, LA 70816, US

ISTR Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

61.74%

Operating Margin

19.27%

Net Income Margin

17.83%

Return on Equity

9.39%

Return on Capital

6.13%

Return on Assets

0.87%

Earnings Yield

7.50%

Dividend Yield

1.49%

Payout Ratio

18.86%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$417.31MMarket 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

65.39K

Avg. Volume

180.46K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$116.41M

Operating Income

$36.33M

EBITDA

$39.03M

Operating Cash Flow

$27.14M

Capital Expenditure

-$2.15M

Free Cash Flow

$24.99M

Cash & ST Invst.

$534.96M

Total Debt

$194.37M

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
Q32025-09-305.5%
Q42025-12-31-2.8%
Q12026-03-3136.5%
Q22026-06-305.8%
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
Q32025-09-308.9%
Q42025-12-314.1%
Q12026-03-3151.0%
Q22026-06-30-20.8%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$56.30M

+48.2%

Gross Profit

$36.27M

+63.9%

Gross Margin

64.43%

N/A

Market Cap

$417.31MMarket 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

$991.22K

N/A

Employees

421

N/A

Net Income

$9.47M

+110.8%

EBITDA

$11.84M

+92.8%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$534.96M

+30.2%

Total Debt

$194.37M

+82.5%

Accounts Receivable

$18.89M

+34.6%

Inventory

$0.00

N/A

Long Term Debt

$175.79M

+84.1%

Short Term Debt

$18.58M

+68.5%

Return on Assets

0.87%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

5.77%

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 $30.29 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Investar?

Over the past 52 weeks, Investar has traded between $21.43 and $31.77.

How much debt does Investar have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Investar reported total debt of $196.98M.

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 1.49%.

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