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Investar Holding Corp

22.43 USD
+0.61
2.80%
At close Jul 3, 4:00 PM EDT
1 day
2.80%
5 days
16.88%
1 month
18.18%
3 months
33.67%
6 months
5.65%
Year to date
5.60%
1 year
47.08%
5 years
57.62%
10 years
44.43%
 

About: Investar Holding Corp is a U.S.-based financial holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it offers a variety of commercial and retail lending products throughout its market areas, including business loans to small to medium-sized businesses, as well as loans to individuals. It has business operations spread across the United States and serves its customers through several service branches. The bank also offers cashiers' checks, direct deposit of payroll and Social Security checks, night depository, bank-by-mail, automated teller machines with deposit automation, and debit cards.

Employees: 329

0
Funds holding %
of 7,310 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

7% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 31 | Existing positions reduced: 29

0% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 9 | Existing positions closed: 9

1% less funds holding

Funds holding: 86 [Q4 2024] → 85 (-1) [Q1 2025]

2.89% less ownership

Funds ownership: 63.82% [Q4 2024] → 60.93% (-2.89%) [Q1 2025]

23% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $138M [Q4 2024] → $105M (-$32.3M) [Q1 2025]

Research analyst outlook

1 Wall Street Analyst provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$27
20%
upside
Avg. target
$27
20%
upside
High target
$27
20%
upside

1 analyst rating

positive
100%
neutral
0%
negative
0%
Piper Sandler
Stephen Scouten
20%upside
$27
Overweight
Maintained
2 Jul 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 7 articles about ISTR published over the past 30 days

Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 days ago
Investar (ISTR) Upgraded to Buy: What Does It Mean for the Stock?
Investar (ISTR) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
Investar (ISTR) Upgraded to Buy: What Does It Mean for the Stock?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 days ago
Investar (ISTR) Moves 5.8% Higher: Will This Strength Last?
Investar (ISTR) saw its shares surge in the last session with trading volume being higher than average. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions may not translate into further price increase in the near term.
Investar (ISTR) Moves 5.8% Higher: Will This Strength Last?
Neutral
Accesswire
4 days ago
Investar Holding Corporation Announces Completion of $32.5 Million Convertible Preferred Offering
BATON ROUGE, LA / ACCESS Newswire / July 1, 2025 / Investar Holding Corporation ("Investar") (NASDAQ:ISTR), the parent holding company of Investar Bank, National Association, today announced that it has completed a private placement of $32.5 million of its newly designated 6.5% Series A Non-Cumulative Perpetual Convertible Preferred Stock (the "Series A preferred stock"). Investar intends to use the net proceeds from the offering to support its recently-announced acquisition of Wichita Falls Bancshares, Inc. ("Wichita Falls") and for general corporate purposes, including organic growth and other potential acquisitions.
Investar Holding Corporation Announces Completion of $32.5 Million Convertible Preferred Offering
Neutral
Accesswire
4 days ago
Investar Holding Corporation Announces Merger with Wichita Falls Bancshares, Inc. and $32.5 Million Capital Raise
BATON ROUGE, LA / ACCESS Newswire / July 1, 2025 / Investar Holding Corporation ("Investar") (NASDAQ:ISTR), the holding company for Investar Bank, N.A., and Wichita Falls Bancshares, Inc. ("Wichita Falls"), the holding company for First National Bank, Wichita Falls, Texas, jointly announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which Investar will acquire Wichita Falls for cash and stock consideration.
Investar Holding Corporation Announces Merger with Wichita Falls Bancshares, Inc. and $32.5 Million Capital Raise
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
5 days ago
Are You Looking for a High-Growth Dividend Stock?
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Investar (ISTR) have what it takes?
Are You Looking for a High-Growth Dividend Stock?
Neutral
Accesswire
2 weeks ago
Investar Holding Corporation Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
BATON ROUGE, LA / ACCESS Newswire / June 18, 2025 / Investar Holding Corporation (the "Company") (Nasdaq:ISTR), the holding company of Investar Bank, National Association (the "Bank"), declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.11 per share to holders of the Company's common stock. The dividend is payable on July 31, 2025 to shareholders of record as of June 30, 2025.
Investar Holding Corporation Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
Why Investar (ISTR) is a Great Dividend Stock Right Now
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Investar (ISTR) have what it takes?
Why Investar (ISTR) is a Great Dividend Stock Right Now
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Investar (ISTR) Could Be a Great Choice
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Investar (ISTR) have what it takes?
Investar (ISTR) Could Be a Great Choice
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Are You Looking for a High-Growth Dividend Stock?
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Investar (ISTR) have what it takes?
Are You Looking for a High-Growth Dividend Stock?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
What Makes Investar (ISTR) a New Buy Stock
Investar (ISTR) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
What Makes Investar (ISTR) a New Buy Stock
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