Investar (ISTR) News Today $18.56 -0.42 (-2.21%) Closing price 02/21/2025 04:00 PM EasternExtended Trading$18.58 +0.03 (+0.13%) As of 02/21/2025 04:03 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 ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends 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 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 April 2022 March 2022 Time Period Investar Holding assumed with a Neutral at Piper SandlerFebruary 21 at 5:37 AM | 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.comShort Interest in Investar Holding Co. (NASDAQ:ISTR) Increases By 11.7%Investar Holding Co. (NASDAQ:ISTR - Get Free Report) was the target of a significant increase in short interest in the month of July. As of July 31st, there was short interest totalling 248,200 shares, an increase of 11.7% from the July 15th total of 222,200 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 70,100 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 3.5 days. Currently, 3.0% of the shares of the stock are short sold.August 17, 2024 | marketbeat.comInvestar (NASDAQ:ISTR) Rating Lowered to Hold at StockNews.comStockNews.com cut shares of Investar from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report on Monday.August 5, 2024 | marketbeat.comInvestar Holding Co. (NASDAQ:ISTR) Stock Position Lifted by Kennedy Capital Management LLCKennedy Capital Management LLC lifted its stake in shares of Investar Holding Co. (NASDAQ:ISTR - Free Report) by 36.3% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 214,513 shares ofJuly 30, 2024 | marketbeat.comInvestar (NASDAQ:ISTR) Releases Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.06 EPSInvestar (NASDAQ:ISTR - Get Free Report) released its quarterly earnings data on Monday. The financial services provider reported $0.36 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.30 by $0.06. Investar had a return on equity of 8.17% and a net margin of 12.02%.July 23, 2024 | marketbeat.comInvestar Holding (NASDAQ:ISTR) Stock, Short Interest ReportJuly 22, 2024 | benzinga.comSNV Aug 2024 45.000 call (SNV240802C00045000)July 21, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comInvestar Holding Co. (NASDAQ:ISTR) Short Interest Up 25.4% in JuneInvestar Holding Co. (NASDAQ:ISTR - Get Free Report) was the recipient of a significant increase in short interest in June. As of June 30th, there was short interest totalling 47,900 shares, an increase of 25.4% from the June 15th total of 38,200 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 52,700 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.9 days. Approximately 0.6% of the company's stock are sold short.July 14, 2024 | marketbeat.comInvestar (NASDAQ:ISTR) Stock Price Crosses Below 50 Day Moving Average of $15.68Investar (NASDAQ:ISTR) Share Price Passes Below Fifty Day Moving Average of $15.68July 9, 2024 | marketbeat.comInvestar Holding Co. (NASDAQ:ISTR) Short Interest Up 15.4% in JuneInvestar Holding Co. (NASDAQ:ISTR - Get Free Report) saw a significant growth in short interest in the month of June. As of June 15th, there was short interest totalling 38,200 shares, a growth of 15.4% from the May 31st total of 33,100 shares. Currently, 0.5% of the shares of the stock are short sold. Based on an average daily volume of 27,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 1.4 days.July 1, 2024 | marketbeat.comInvestar Holding Co. (NASDAQ:ISTR) Plans Quarterly Dividend of $0.10Investar Holding Co. (NASDAQ:ISTR) declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, June 19th. Stockholders of record on Monday, July 1st will be paid a dividend of 0.10 per share by the financial services provider on Wednesday, July 31st. This represents a $0.40 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.71%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, July 1st.June 21, 2024 | marketbeat.comInvestar Holding Co. (NASDAQ:ISTR) Sees Significant Growth in Short InterestInvestar Holding Co. (NASDAQ:ISTR - Get Free Report) saw a significant increase in short interest in May. As of May 31st, there was short interest totalling 33,100 shares, an increase of 8.9% from the May 15th total of 30,400 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 23,600 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 1.4 days. Approximately 0.4% of the shares of the stock are short sold.June 17, 2024 | marketbeat.comInvestar (NASDAQ:ISTR) Stock Price Passes Below 200 Day Moving Average of $15.72Investar (NASDAQ:ISTR) Share Price Crosses Below Two Hundred Day Moving Average of $15.72June 15, 2024 | marketbeat.comInsider Selling: Investar Holding Co. (NASDAQ:ISTR) CEO Sells 650 Shares of StockJune 8, 2024 | insidertrades.comJohn J. D'angelo Sells 650 Shares of Investar Holding Co. (NASDAQ:ISTR) StockInvestar Holding Co. (NASDAQ:ISTR - Get Free Report) CEO John J. D'angelo sold 650 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, June 7th. The stock was sold at an average price of $15.41, for a total transaction of $10,016.50. Following the sale, the chief executive officer now owns 218,564 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $3,368,071.24. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link.June 7, 2024 | marketbeat.comInvestar (NASDAQ:ISTR) Downgraded by StockNews.comStockNews.com cut Investar from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report on Wednesday.May 29, 2024 | marketbeat.comInvestar (NASDAQ:ISTR) Share Price Crosses Below Fifty Day Moving Average of $16.11Investar (NASDAQ:ISTR) Stock Price Passes Below Fifty Day Moving Average of $16.11May 28, 2024 | marketbeat.comFavourable Signals For Investar Holding: Numerous Insiders Acquired StockMay 21, 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. Email Address ISTR Media Mentions By Week ISTR Media Sentiment Learn about the media sentiment score. Each headline receives a score ranging from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). 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