Investar Holding Corp (ISTR)

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Investar Holding Corp is a bank holding company headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Through its subsidiary, Investar Bank, the company provides commercial banking products and related services to individuals, professionals, and small to medium-sized businesses across south Louisiana, southeast Texas, and Alabama. Its deposit offerings include savings, checking, money market, retirement, and certificate of deposit accounts, along with debit and credit cards, reciprocal deposit products, and digital banking channels such as internet, mobile, and video banking. The company also originates a range of loans, including commercial real estate, commercial and industrial, construction and development, residential real estate, consumer, and home equity lending. In addition, Investar offers treasury management and other banking services such as remote deposit capture, ACH origination, wire transfers, cash management tools, ATMs, online payments, and mobile wallet functionality. Founded in 2006, Investar Holding Corp is listed on NASDAQ under the ticker ISTR as common stock.


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Data update note: Fair value and stock analysis metrics are updated after regular market sessions when new data becomes available.
Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Upcoming Dividend Ex-Date Dividend Payment Date Upcoming Dividend Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NASDAQ-ISTR
$34.12
13.1% Upside
Fair
$33.92
12.5% Upside
Fair
Fair
June 30, 2026
July 31, 2026
0.48
1.6%
October 26, 2026
13.2x
1.1x
3.4x
407.7 M
30.7%
85.0%
-1.9
69.4%
Valuation • Fair Value

Investar Holding Corp (NASDAQ-ISTR) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Compare the primary fair value estimate for Investar Holding Corp (NASDAQ-ISTR) with model-based valuation references such as DCF, Ben Graham, DDM, EPV and comparable-company valuation.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$34.12

Estimated upside of 13.1% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

High

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

NM

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$25.37

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

DDM Fair Value

$58.23

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

EPV Fair Value

NM

Earnings power value estimate.

Comps Fair Value

$26.08

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$33.92

Analysts imply upside of 12.5%.

How to read these valuation models

Use this section to compare the primary fair value estimate for Investar Holding Corp (NASDAQ-ISTR) with several model-based valuation references. Different models can produce different outputs because each method relies on a different set of assumptions, so the primary fair value estimate should be read alongside the model spread rather than in isolation.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for Investar Holding Corp (NASDAQ-ISTR)

A compact read on revenue, forward revenue expectations, EBITDA and operating profitability trends.

Revenue

121.3 M

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

147.1 M

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

0 K

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review Investar Holding Corp (NASDAQ-ISTR) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for Investar Holding Corp (NASDAQ-ISTR)

Review financial health, earnings quality and balance-sheet risk through Piotroski, Beneish, Altman and cash conversion metrics.

Financial Health

Fair

Mixed or neutral financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

4

Mid-range quality score.

Beneish M-Score

NM

Forensic accounting screen.

Altman Z-Score

-1.9

Lower score that deserves closer risk review.

FCF / Net Income

69.4%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for Investar Holding Corp (NASDAQ-ISTR). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for Investar Holding Corp (NASDAQ-ISTR)

Track the next earnings date, ex-dividend date, dividend payment date, dividend yield and upcoming distribution details where available.

Next Earnings Date

October 26, 2026

Days to Earnings

97

Dividend Payment Date

July 31, 2026

Ex-Dividend Date

June 30, 2026

Dividend Yield

1.6%

Income yield reference.

Upcoming Dividend

0.48

Upcoming distribution amount.

Payment Type

Cash

Distribution type as reported in the data.

Dividend Currency

USD

Currency used for the distribution.

Payout Ratio

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for Investar Holding Corp (NASDAQ-ISTR), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

Investar Holding Corp (NASDAQ-ISTR) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review Investar Holding Corp (NASDAQ-ISTR) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

Switch between time frames to review the current technical signal for the stock.

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Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Strong Buy

The 15-minute technical read for Investar Holding Corp (NASDAQ-ISTR) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Strong Buy

The 1-hour technical read for Investar Holding Corp (NASDAQ-ISTR) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Strong Buy

The daily technical read for Investar Holding Corp (NASDAQ-ISTR) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Strong Buy

The weekly technical read for Investar Holding Corp (NASDAQ-ISTR) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Strong Buy

The monthly technical read for Investar Holding Corp (NASDAQ-ISTR) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for Investar Holding Corp (NASDAQ-ISTR)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Buy

Based on the available recommendation mix, Investar Holding Corp (NASDAQ-ISTR) has a Buy consensus, with 2 buy, 1 hold and 0 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 2
Hold 1
Sell 0
FAQ Fast Investor Answers

Investar Holding Corp (NASDAQ-ISTR) Stock FAQ

Quick answers about Investar Holding Corp (NASDAQ-ISTR) stock, including fair value, valuation rating, analyst price target, dividends, earnings dates, market capitalization, financial health and other key stock analysis metrics.

Fair Value
$34.12
Estimated upside 13.1%
Valuation Rating
Undervalued
Estimated upside of 13.1%
Analyst Target
$33.92
Implied upside 12.5%
Financial Health
Fair
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for Investar Holding Corp (NASDAQ-ISTR) is $34.12. This implies an estimated upside of 13.1% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears undervalued, with estimated upside of 13.1% versus the current market price.

The available analyst price target for Investar Holding Corp (NASDAQ-ISTR) is $33.92. The analyst target implies estimated upside of 12.5%.

The current financial health read for Investar Holding Corp (NASDAQ-ISTR) is Fair. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for Investar Holding Corp (NASDAQ-ISTR) is October 26, 2026.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 1.6%, upcoming dividend amount is 0.48, ex-dividend date is June 30, 2026, payment date is July 31, 2026.

The current P/E ratio listed for Investar Holding Corp (NASDAQ-ISTR) is 13.2x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for Investar Holding Corp is 407.7 M.

The ticker symbol for Investar Holding Corp is NASDAQ-ISTR, and the stock is listed on NASDAQ.

Investar Holding Corp (NASDAQ-ISTR) is listed on NASDAQ.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for Investar Holding Corp is 30.7%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for Investar Holding Corp is 85.0%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.