For its third fiscal quarter (ending September 30), Investar Holding Corp (NASDAQ: ISTR) has reported a 4% increase in E.P.S. from $0.55 a year ago to $0.57 in the current quarter. Relative to the consensus estimate of $0.46, this was a premium of $0.11. For the latest four quarters through September 30, E.P.S. were $2.29 versus $1.80 for the same period a year ago — an increase of 27%.
Recent Price Action
Investar Holding Corp (NASDAQ: ISTR) stock enjoyed a very large increase of 5.1% on 10/20/25. The shares closed at $22.61. Moreover, this advance was accompanied by above average trading volume at 120% of normal. The stock has risen 2.3% during the last week and has been strong relative to the market over the last nine months.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
Investar Holding has a current Value Trend Rating of A (Highest Rating). The Value Trend Rating reflects highly consistent signals from PTR’s two proprietary measures of a stock’s attractiveness. Investar Holding has a good Power Rating of 75 and a good Appreciation Score of 78, leading to the Highest Value Trend Rating.
Rating Review
In light of this encouraging new earnings information and positive market action we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of A. We would continue to view the shares with optimism pending completion of this review in the next several days.
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