Investar (ISTR) News Today $16.21 +0.13 (+0.81%) Closing price 04/17/2025 04:00 PM EasternExtended Trading$16.19 -0.02 (-0.12%) As of 04/17/2025 04:05 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Polygon.io. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Headlines Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsHeadlinesInsider TradesOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsBuy This Stock All Sources Trusted Sources MarketBeat Benzinga Bloomberg GuruFocus MarketWatch Motley Fool NASDAQ PR Newswire Reuters Seeking Alpha TalkMarkets The Street TipRanks The Wall Street Journal Wall Street Zen Yahoo Finance Source Sentiment refers to the positivity or negativity of each headline according to our language processing algorithm. Sentiment All Sentiments Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Most Recent April 2025 March 2025 February 2025 January 2025 December 2024 November 2024 October 2024 September 2024 August 2024 July 2024 June 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 February 2024 January 2024 December 2023 November 2023 October 2023 September 2023 August 2023 July 2023 June 2023 May 2023 April 2023 March 2023 February 2023 January 2023 December 2022 November 2022 October 2022 September 2022 August 2022 July 2022 June 2022 May 2022 Time Period Banc Funds Co. LLC Has $11.47 Million Holdings in Investar Holding Co. (NASDAQ:ISTR)Banc Funds Co. LLC lowered its holdings in Investar Holding Co. (NASDAQ:ISTR - Free Report) by 10.6% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 522,117 shares of the financial services provider's stock after selling 6April 19 at 7:30 AM | marketbeat.comRussell Investments Group Ltd. Has $4.20 Million Stock Position in Investar Holding Co. (NASDAQ:ISTR)Russell Investments Group Ltd. boosted its stake in shares of Investar Holding Co. (NASDAQ:ISTR - Free Report) by 55.3% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 191,093 shares of the financial servicApril 18 at 3:32 AM | marketbeat.comInvestar Holding Co. (NASDAQ:ISTR) Shares Sold by Franklin Resources Inc.Franklin Resources Inc. lowered its stake in shares of Investar Holding Co. (NASDAQ:ISTR - Free Report) by 30.3% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 132,342 shares of the financial services pApril 15, 2025 | marketbeat.comWellington Management Group LLP Acquires 67,695 Shares of Investar Holding Co. (NASDAQ:ISTR)Wellington Management Group LLP boosted its holdings in Investar Holding Co. (NASDAQ:ISTR - Free Report) by 42.0% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 228,877 shares of the financial services provider's stApril 13, 2025 | marketbeat.comO Shaughnessy Asset Management LLC Acquires 27,254 Shares of Investar Holding Co. (NASDAQ:ISTR)O Shaughnessy Asset Management LLC raised its holdings in Investar Holding Co. (NASDAQ:ISTR - Free Report) by 38.4% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 98,293 shares of the financial services provider's stock afteApril 7, 2025 | marketbeat.comInvestar (NASDAQ:ISTR) Rating Lowered to "Hold" at StockNews.comStockNews.com cut Investar from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report on Sunday.April 7, 2025 | marketbeat.comInvestar (NASDAQ:ISTR) Upgraded by StockNews.com to Buy RatingStockNews.com raised shares of Investar from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a report on Saturday.March 30, 2025 | marketbeat.comInvestar Holding Corporation (NASDAQ:ISTR) is largely controlled by institutional shareholders who own 59% of the companyMarch 23, 2025 | finance.yahoo.comBoston Partners Sells 24,793 Shares of Investar Holding Co. (NASDAQ:ISTR)Boston Partners trimmed its holdings in Investar Holding Co. (NASDAQ:ISTR - Free Report) by 36.4% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 43,284 shares of the financial services provider's stock after selling 24,793 shares during the quMarch 23, 2025 | marketbeat.comInvestar (NASDAQ:ISTR) Raised to Buy at StockNews.comStockNews.com raised Investar from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a report on Thursday.March 21, 2025 | marketbeat.comInvestar Holding Co. Plans Quarterly Dividend of $0.11 (NASDAQ:ISTR)Investar Holding Co. (NASDAQ:ISTR) announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, March 20th. Investors of record on Monday, March 31st will be given a dividend of 0.105 per share by the financial services provider on Wednesday, April 30th. This represents a $0.42 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.42%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, March 31st.March 21, 2025 | marketbeat.comRoyce & Associates LP Has $4.90 Million Stock Holdings in Investar Holding Co. (NASDAQ:ISTR)Royce & Associates LP decreased its holdings in Investar Holding Co. (NASDAQ:ISTR - Free Report) by 13.7% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 223,172 shares of the financial services provider's stock after selMarch 20, 2025 | marketbeat.comWhy Investar Holding (ISTR) Is Plunging in 2025?March 18, 2025 | msn.comInvestar (NASDAQ:ISTR) Share Price Passes Below Two Hundred Day Moving Average - Should You Sell?Investar (NASDAQ:ISTR) Stock Crosses Below 200 Day Moving Average - Time to Sell?March 15, 2025 | marketbeat.comInvestar (NASDAQ:ISTR) Upgraded at StockNews.comStockNews.com raised Investar from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a research note on Friday.February 22, 2025 | marketbeat.comInvesting in Investar Holding (NASDAQ:ISTR) a year ago would have delivered you a 16% gainFebruary 22, 2025 | finance.yahoo.comPiper Sandler Begins Coverage on Investar (NASDAQ:ISTR)Piper Sandler started coverage on shares of Investar in a report on Friday. They issued a "neutral" rating and a $21.00 price target on the stock.February 22, 2025 | marketbeat.comInvestar Holding assumed with a Neutral at Piper SandlerFebruary 21, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comShort Interest in Investar Holding Co. (NASDAQ:ISTR) Grows By 21.7%Investar Holding Co. (NASDAQ:ISTR - Get Free Report) was the recipient of a large increase in short interest in the month of January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totalling 186,200 shares, an increase of 21.7% from the December 31st total of 153,000 shares. Approximately 2.2% of the company's shares are sold short. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 32,300 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 5.8 days.January 31, 2025 | marketbeat.comInvestar Holding Full Year 2024 Earnings: Revenues Beat Expectations, EPS LagsJanuary 27, 2025 | finance.yahoo.comInvestar Holding Corporation (ISTR)January 25, 2025 | ca.finance.yahoo.comInvestar Holding reports Q4 adjusted EPS 65c, two estimates 39cJanuary 24, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comInvestar (NASDAQ:ISTR) Announces Quarterly Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.26 EPSInvestar (NASDAQ:ISTR - Get Free Report) announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday. The financial services provider reported $0.65 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.39 by $0.26. Investar had a net margin of 11.35% and a return on equity of 6.94%.January 24, 2025 | marketbeat.comInvestar Holding announces board changes, new Audit Committee chairJanuary 23, 2025 | msn.comRitholtz Wealth Management Buys 20,196 Shares of Investar Holding Co. (NASDAQ:ISTR)Ritholtz Wealth Management lifted its stake in Investar Holding Co. (NASDAQ:ISTR - Free Report) by 51.7% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 59,233 shares of the financial services provider's stock afJanuary 19, 2025 | marketbeat.comShort Interest in Investar Holding Co. (NASDAQ:ISTR) Expands By 21.7%Investar Holding Co. (NASDAQ:ISTR - Get Free Report) was the target of a significant growth in short interest in the month of December. As of December 31st, there was short interest totalling 186,200 shares, a growth of 21.7% from the December 15th total of 153,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 32,300 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 5.8 days. Approximately 2.2% of the shares of the company are sold short.January 17, 2025 | marketbeat.comInvestar (ISTR) to Release Quarterly Earnings on ThursdayInvestar (NASDAQ:ISTR) will be releasing earnings before the market opens on Thursday, January 23, Financial Modeling Prep reports.January 16, 2025 | marketbeat.comInvestar Holding Co. (NASDAQ:ISTR) Sees Large Drop in Short InterestInvestar Holding Co. (NASDAQ:ISTR - Get Free Report) saw a significant decline in short interest during the month of December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totalling 153,000 shares, a decline of 8.7% from the November 30th total of 167,500 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 33,600 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 4.6 days. Currently, 1.8% of the company's shares are sold short.January 1, 2025 | marketbeat.comInvestar Holding Corporation (NASDAQ:ISTR) Passed Our Checks, And It's About To Pay A US$0.105 DividendDecember 26, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.comInvestar Holding's (NASDAQ:ISTR) Dividend Will Be $0.105December 24, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.comInvestar Holding Co. to Issue Quarterly Dividend of $0.11 (NASDAQ:ISTR)Investar Holding Co. (NASDAQ:ISTR) declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, December 19th. Investors of record on Tuesday, December 31st will be paid a dividend of 0.105 per share by the financial services provider on Friday, January 31st. This represents a $0.42 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.92%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, December 31st.December 19, 2024 | marketbeat.comInvestar Holding Co. (NASDAQ:ISTR) Shares Acquired by Wellington Management Group LLPWellington Management Group LLP boosted its holdings in Investar Holding Co. (NASDAQ:ISTR - Free Report) by 49.6% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 161,182 shares of the financial serviDecember 18, 2024 | marketbeat.comHotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC Sells 59,600 Shares of Investar Holding Co. (NASDAQ:ISTR)Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC reduced its holdings in shares of Investar Holding Co. (NASDAQ:ISTR - Free Report) by 30.5% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 135,850 shares of the financial servicesDecember 7, 2024 | marketbeat.comBanc Funds Co. LLC Sells 25,692 Shares of Investar Holding Co. (NASDAQ:ISTR)Banc Funds Co. LLC trimmed its position in Investar Holding Co. (NASDAQ:ISTR - Free Report) by 4.2% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 583,925 shares of the financial sDecember 2, 2024 | marketbeat.comConnor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. Acquires New Shares in Investar Holding Co. (NASDAQ:ISTR)Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. bought a new position in Investar Holding Co. (NASDAQ:ISTR - Free Report) during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 29,481 shares of the financial serNovember 30, 2024 | marketbeat.comScott Ginn Spends US$201k On Investar Holding StockNovember 27, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comInvestar Holding Co. (NASDAQ:ISTR) Director Buys $200,688.00 in StockNovember 26, 2024 | insidertrades.comShort Interest in Investar Holding Co. (NASDAQ:ISTR) Drops By 12.2%Investar Holding Co. (NASDAQ:ISTR - Get Free Report) was the recipient of a large decline in short interest in the month of October. As of October 31st, there was short interest totalling 224,700 shares, a decline of 12.2% from the October 15th total of 255,900 shares. Currently, 2.7% of the shares of the company are short sold. Based on an average trading volume of 39,700 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 5.7 days.November 18, 2024 | marketbeat.comInvestar (NASDAQ:ISTR) Stock Price Crosses Above 50 Day Moving Average - Should You Sell?Investar (NASDAQ:ISTR) Stock Price Crosses Above 50 Day Moving Average - Here's What HappenedNovember 16, 2024 | marketbeat.comInvestar (NASDAQ:ISTR) Shares Pass Above Fifty Day Moving Average - Here's What HappenedInvestar (NASDAQ:ISTR) Shares Pass Above 50 Day Moving Average - Time to Sell?November 7, 2024 | marketbeat.comInvestar (NASDAQ:ISTR) Downgraded to "Hold" at StockNews.comStockNews.com lowered shares of Investar from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Wednesday.October 30, 2024 | marketbeat.comStockNews.com Upgrades Investar (NASDAQ:ISTR) to "Buy"StockNews.com raised Investar from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a research report on Tuesday.October 22, 2024 | marketbeat.comInvestar (NASDAQ:ISTR) Releases Earnings Results, Beats Expectations By $0.12 EPSInvestar (NASDAQ:ISTR - Get Free Report) issued its earnings results on Monday. The financial services provider reported $0.45 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.33 by $0.12. The company had revenue of $40.39 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $20.07 million. Investar had a return on equity of 6.69% and a net margin of 10.04%.October 22, 2024 | marketbeat.comInvestar Holding Co. (NASDAQ:ISTR) Sees Large Increase in Short InterestInvestar Holding Co. (NASDAQ:ISTR - Get Free Report) saw a significant increase in short interest during the month of September. As of September 30th, there was short interest totalling 236,200 shares, an increase of 12.3% from the September 15th total of 210,400 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 54,700 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 4.3 days. Currently, 2.8% of the shares of the company are sold short.October 15, 2024 | marketbeat.comInvestar Holding Corporation (NASDAQ:ISTR) has caught the attention of institutional investors who hold a sizeable 49% stakeOctober 15, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comInvestar Holding Co. (NASDAQ:ISTR) Shares Purchased by Dimensional Fund Advisors LPDimensional Fund Advisors LP boosted its stake in Investar Holding Co. (NASDAQ:ISTR - Free Report) by 14.4% in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 251,235 shares of the financial services provider'sOctober 10, 2024 | marketbeat.comInvestar (NASDAQ:ISTR) Shares Cross Above Fifty Day Moving Average - Here's WhyInvestar (NASDAQ:ISTR) Stock Price Passes Above 50 Day Moving Average - Should You Sell?October 8, 2024 | marketbeat.comInvestar Holding Co. (NASDAQ:ISTR) Increases Dividend to $0.11 Per ShareInvestar Holding Co. (NASDAQ:ISTR) declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, September 18th. Stockholders of record on Monday, September 30th will be paid a dividend of 0.105 per share by the financial services provider on Thursday, October 31st. This represents a $0.42 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.20%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, September 30th. This is an increase from Investar's previous quarterly dividend of $0.10.September 20, 2024 | marketbeat.comInvestar (NASDAQ:ISTR) Stock Price Crosses Above 50-Day Moving Average of $16.97Investar (NASDAQ:ISTR) Stock Crosses Above 50 Day Moving Average of $16.97September 4, 2024 | marketbeat.comInvestors in Investar Holding (NASDAQ:ISTR) have seen favorable returns of 38% over the past yearSeptember 3, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com Get Investar News Delivered to You Automatically Sign up to receive the latest news and ratings for ISTR and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 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