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NASDAQ:ISTR

Investar (ISTR) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$10.59
-0.10 (-0.94%)
(As of 09/29/2023 ET)
Compare
Today's Range
$10.47
$10.95
50-Day Range
$10.59
$14.85
52-Week Range
$10.47
$22.48
Volume
17,250 shs
Average Volume
13,484 shs
Market Capitalization
$104.10 million
P/E Ratio
3.98
Dividend Yield
3.78%
Price Target
$14.88

Investar MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.00 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
40.5% Upside
$14.88 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
0.53% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-0.75
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.89mentions of Investar in the last 14 days
Based on 3 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
-26.55%
From $1.77 to $1.30 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.71 out of 5 stars

Finance Sector

231st out of 879 stocks

State Commercial Banks Industry

59th out of 183 stocks


ISTR stock logo

About Investar (NASDAQ:ISTR) Stock

Investar Holding Corporation operates as the bank holding company for Investar Bank that provides a range of commercial banking products to individuals, professionals, 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, as well as credit cards. 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 loans, 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, lockbox payment processing, 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. Investar Holding Corporation was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

ISTR Price History

ISTR Stock News Headlines

Investar Holding: Dividend Insights
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Biden's Digital Dollar Nightmare
On July 20th, 2023, the Federal Reserve launched FedNow, which could spark the fuse for a Digital Dollar. If a Digital Dollar happens, the government could: Monitor every transaction, keep track of your spending habits, and potentially control your individual choices… Which MAY steal your freedoms in one way or another. And if you don’t plan for this now... Your retirement savings could be at risk of being frozen, hacked, or deleted. You’ll want to act fast... Because with Biden’s long history of voting against Americans... Who knows how much longer until Biden strikes again! Get your hands on this FREE Wealth Protection Kit today and learn how you could shield your savings and investments before it’s too late!
Piper Sandler Keeps Their Hold Rating on Investar Holding (ISTR)
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ISTR Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 7/31 Dividend
6/30/2023
Last Earnings
7/20/2023
Dividend Payable
7/31/2023
Ex-Dividend for 10/31 Dividend
9/29/2023
Today
10/01/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
10/23/2023
Dividend Payable
10/31/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
State commercial banks
Sub-Industry
N/A
Sector
Finance
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:ISTR
Employees
338
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$14.88
High Stock Price Forecast
$15.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$14.75
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+40.5%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.00
Research Coverage
1 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$35.71 million
Pretax Margin
25.21%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$122.92 million
Cash Flow
$3.25 per share
Book Value
$21.82 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
8,970,000
Market Cap
$104.10 million
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
0.52
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Key Executives

  • Mr. John Joseph D'Angelo (Age 63)
    Pres, CEO & Director
    Comp: $1.02M
  • Ms. Linda M. Crochet (Age 60)
    Exec. VP & COO
    Comp: $237.15k
  • Mr. Jeffrey Wayne Martin (Age 57)
    Exec. VP & Chief Credit Officer
    Comp: $217.55k
  • Mr. John R. Campbell (Age 56)
    Exec. VP & CFO
  • Mr. Corey E. Moore (Age 35)
    Sr. VP & Chief Accounting Officer
  • Ms. Rachel Pourciau Cherco (Age 63)
    Exec. VP & Treasurer
  • Mr. Jeffery L. Blum (Age 54)
    Exec. VP and Pres of Commercial & Industrial Banking
  • Ms. Katie G. Plaisance
    Company Sec.













ISTR Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Investar stock right now?

1 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Investar in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" ISTR shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in ISTR, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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What is Investar's stock price forecast for 2023?

1 Wall Street analysts have issued 12-month price targets for Investar's stock. Their ISTR share price forecasts range from $14.75 to $15.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $14.88 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 40.5% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for ISTR
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How have ISTR shares performed in 2023?

Investar's stock was trading at $21.53 at the start of the year. Since then, ISTR stock has decreased by 50.8% and is now trading at $10.59.
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When is Investar's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, October 23rd 2023.
View our ISTR earnings forecast
.

How were Investar's earnings last quarter?

Investar Holding Co. (NASDAQ:ISTR) released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July, 20th. The financial services provider reported $0.67 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.37 by $0.30. The financial services provider earned $20.46 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $21.11 million. Investar had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 11.69% and a net margin of 20.59%.

How often does Investar pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Investar?

Investar declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, September 20th. Investors of record on Monday, October 2nd will be paid a dividend of $0.10 per share on Tuesday, October 31st. This represents a $0.40 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.78%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, September 29th.
Read our dividend analysis for ISTR
.

Is Investar a good dividend stock?

Investar (NASDAQ:ISTR) pays an annual dividend of $0.40 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.78%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 9 consecutive years, indicating the company has a new, but growing committment to grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 15.04%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, ISTR will have a dividend payout ratio of 30.77% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for ISTR.

What is John J. D Angelo's approval rating as Investar's CEO?

2 employees have rated Investar Chief Executive Officer John J. D Angelo on Glassdoor.com. John J. D Angelo has an approval rating of 100% among the company's employees. This puts John J. D Angelo in the top 10% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

What other stocks do shareholders of Investar own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Investar investors own include AbbVie (ABBV), Boeing (BA), CenterPoint Energy (CNP), Harley-Davidson (HOG), International Paper (IP), Las Vegas Sands (LVS), Altria Group (MO), Shaw Communications (SJR), AT&T (T) and Verizon Communications (VZ).

What is Investar's stock symbol?

Investar trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "ISTR."

How do I buy shares of Investar?

Shares of ISTR stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Investar's stock price today?

One share of ISTR stock can currently be purchased for approximately $10.59.

How much money does Investar make?

Investar (NASDAQ:ISTR) has a market capitalization of $104.10 million and generates $122.92 million in revenue each year. The financial services provider earns $35.71 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.66 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Investar have?

The company employs 338 workers across the globe.

How can I contact Investar?

Investar's mailing address is 10500 COURSEY BLVD, BATON ROUGE LA, 70816. The official website for the company is www.investarbank.com. The financial services provider can be reached via phone at (225) 227-2222, via email at investors@investarbank.com, or via fax at 225-300-8527.

This page (NASDAQ:ISTR) was last updated on 10/1/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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