Catalyst Bancorp (CLST) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: CLST) is an Oklahoma-based bank holding company and the parent of Catalyst Bank, a community bank serving consumers and businesses across the state. Headquartered in Oklahoma City, the company offers a full suite of financial services designed to meet the needs of local individuals, families, professionals and commercial clients.

The company’s subsidiary provides traditional banking products including checking and savings accounts, certificates of deposit and digital banking services. On the commercial side, Catalyst Bank delivers lending solutions such as commercial real estate loans, equipment financing, SBA financing and lines of credit, along with treasury management, merchant services and wealth management capabilities.

Since rebranding its banking operations under the Catalyst Bank name in early 2022, the company has expanded its presence through a network of branch offices in key markets including Oklahoma City, Tulsa and other regional hubs. The franchise also offers specialized industry expertise in sectors such as energy, agriculture and healthcare, reflecting its commitment to serving the unique economic drivers of its local communities.

Catalyst Bancorp traces its roots to community banking institutions with long histories in Oklahoma and is governed by an experienced team of banking professionals. The company’s leadership has focused on leveraging local knowledge and personalized service to compete effectively in both retail and commercial markets, positioning Catalyst Bancorp for continued growth in its home state.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $13.04 to $13.15
• 50-Day Range: $12.25 to $13.15
• 52-Week Range: $10.67 to $14.23
• Volume: 1,144 shs
• Average Volume: 2,700 shs
• Market Capitalization: $53.94 million
• P/E Ratio: 22.86
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Catalyst Bancorp Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Catalyst Bancorp scored higher than 46% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 709th out of 925 stocks in the finance sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Catalyst Bancorp.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Catalyst Bancorp is 22.86, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 277.97.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Catalyst Bancorp is 22.86, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 232.42.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Catalyst Bancorp has a P/B Ratio of 0.71. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.16% of the float of Catalyst Bancorp has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Catalyst Bancorp has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Catalyst Bancorp has recently decreased by 22.86%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Catalyst Bancorp does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Catalyst Bancorp does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.16% of the float of Catalyst Bancorp has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Catalyst Bancorp has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Catalyst Bancorp has recently decreased by 22.86%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.2 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Sentiment

Catalyst Bancorp has a news sentiment score of 1.00. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Finance companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Catalyst Bancorp this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: Acquiring Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Catalyst Bancorp insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $21,490.00 in company stock and sold $0.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 8.20% of the stock of Catalyst Bancorp is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 33.09% of the stock of Catalyst Bancorp is held by institutions.

CLST Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have CLST shares performed this year?

Catalyst Bancorp's stock was trading at $11.77 at the start of the year. Since then, CLST shares have increased by 10.7% and is now trading at $13.03.

How were Catalyst Bancorp's earnings last quarter?

Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:CLST) issued its earnings results on Thursday, July, 24th. The company reported $0.14 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The company earned $2.81 million during the quarter. Catalyst Bancorp had a net margin of 13.74% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 2.70%.

When did Catalyst Bancorp IPO?

Catalyst Bancorp (CLST) raised $53 million in an initial public offering on Wednesday, October 13th 2021. The company issued 5,290,000 shares at a price of $10.00 per share.

Who are Catalyst Bancorp's major shareholders?

Top institutional investors of Catalyst Bancorp include Graham Capital Wealth Management LLC (4.76%) and Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. (0.24%). Insiders that own company stock include Joseph B Zanco and Kirk E Kleiser.
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How do I buy shares of Catalyst Bancorp?

Shares of CLST stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Catalyst Bancorp own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Catalyst Bancorp investors own include Analog Devices (ADI), Amgen (AMGN), Baidu (BIDU), CLST (CLHI), Costco Wholesale (COST), CrowdStrike (CRWD) and F5 (FFIV).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 7/24/2025
• Today: 9/06/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 10/23/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Finance
• Industry: BANKS - SOUTHEAST
• Sub-Industry: Banking
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:CLST
• CIK: 1849867
• Web: www.stlandryhomestead.com
• Phone: 337-948-3033
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 60
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $0.57
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 22.86
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$3.09 million
• Net Margins: 13.74%
• Pretax Margin: 16.89%
• Return on Equity: 2.70%
• Return on Assets: 0.79%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.12
• Current Ratio: 1.13
• Quick Ratio: 1.13

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $11.60 million
• Price / Sales: 4.65
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: $18.47 per share
• Price / Book: 0.71

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 4,139,000
• Free Float: 3,800,000
• Market Cap: $53.93 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.17