Investar Holding Corp (ISTR) Stock AnalysisISTRInvestar Holding Corp

Investar Holding Corporation is a financial holding company that conducts its operations primarily through its subsidiary, Investar Bank, National Association (the Bank). The Company offers a range 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. Its business lending products include owner-occupied commercial real estate loans, construction loans and commercial and industrial loans, such as term loans, equipment financing and lines of credit, while its loans to individuals include first and second mortgage loans, installment loans, and lines of credit. It offers a base of deposit products and services to individual and business clients, including savings, checking, and money market accounts, as well as a variety of certificates of deposit and individual retirement accounts. It also offers debit cards, Internet banking, direct deposit of payroll and social security checks. It operates in the Financials sector (STATE COMMERCIAL BANKS industry).

Investar Holding Corp is a good buy right now, primarily driven by its recent net income growth of 24.4%, which rose to $11.1 million in Q3 2026, and a forward P/E ratio of 9.84, suggesting that the stock is undervalued compared to its earnings potential. Additionally, the recent increase in quarterly dividends by 9.1% demonstrates a commitment to returning value to shareholders. However, the stock has seen a 5-day decline of 2.71%, indicating some short-term volatility that investors should consider.

4 analysts cover ISTR: 3 rate it Buy, 1 Hold and 0 Sell. The average price target is 29.00.