{"ticker": {"uuid": "e3dff632-cce2-424e-9bad-728f1bfa4c47", "symbol": "ISTR", "name": "Investar Holding Corp", "exchange": "NASDAQ", "country": "US", "sector": "Financial Services", "industry": "Banks - Regional"}, "articles": [{"title": "Investar : Announces Lafayette, Oil Center Branch Expansion", "summary": "", "url": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirgFBVV95cUxOMzVhODdzQlpoTmpibC0tT25BQ25fZTRJeEE4RlRmdlY2ZlkxczNaeTJoTHhXVUVnU2V2Wm9QR251REFTNVEza3IzS0NXZmExTEViWGpZdVlRU1R1dnM2d1FQRF9Eb0dVQTdIQWhUSlRXX044aE8zc19iUW5xU2p6cEZ5RWJpaDJvV2RYYkFtUkIxbnhvMmJkejU1RlR3aEpRWENBcDBEb3RmWnFkZEE?oc=5", "source_name": "marketscreener.com", "published_at": "2026-07-14T15:12:09+00:00", "published_display": "14 Jul 2026 15:12", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 66, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Investar Holding Corp focuses on community banking growth. Regional lender leans on core deposits an", "summary": "Investar Holding Corp, parent company of Investar Bank, consistently emphasizes community banking, core deposits, and relationship-based lending within the U.S. regional banking landscape. The Louisiana-based institution focuses on providing tailored services to local businesses ", "url": "https://www.ad-hoc-news.de/boerse/news/ueberblick/investar-holding-corp-focuses-on-community-banking-growth-regional-lender/69723432", "source_name": "AD HOC NEWS", "published_at": "2026-07-08T11:41:04", "published_display": "08 Jul 2026 11:41", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 73, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Investar Holding Corp focuses on regional banking operations as investors watch profitability trends", "summary": "Investar Holding Corp (ISIN US46122T1060) is a US regional financial holding company focused on traditional banking services. Its profitability is driven by net interest income, influenced by interest rates, credit quality, and local economic conditions. Investors closely monitor", "url": "https://www.ad-hoc-news.de/boerse/news/ueberblick/investar-holding-corp-focuses-on-regional-banking-operations-as-investors/69681436", "source_name": "Ad-hoc-news.de", "published_at": "2026-07-03T16:09:10", "published_display": "03 Jul 2026 16:09", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 64, "event_type": "liquidity", "event_label": "Balance sheet", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Price to book forward of Investar Holding Corporation \u2013 NASDAQ:ISTR", "summary": "", "url": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinAFBVV95cUxOeU5uX0VEU1RKdVNIZEI0UlNqaHJ5SlVweEdYc3ZxWFRHT3pNQkxEMTVObTZ6MXJrU1ZLVldzX3VvdjZZMXVrX0dFeTFZZ0p0bmxEZjhYRGxDZnFadGlNN0VrQ2txamYtcVZfUTZZQUVlc1VsMWVNOFB4MjYyMllDcHVLUjdlcXpfZHZJZFFJSEhhTk1KVlRFbG5nSkE?oc=5", "source_name": "TradingView", "published_at": "2026-06-27T07:54:38+00:00", "published_display": "27 Jun 2026 07:54", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Investar Holding Corp Actuals & Estimates (LSX:A117KV)", "summary": "This article provides financial actuals and estimates for Investar Holding Corp (LSX:A117KV), including its stock ticker, analyst forecasts, historical price data, earnings reports, revenue, net income, and dividend information. It also details the company's employee count and me", "url": "https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/LSX-A117KV/forecast-actuals-and-estimates/?category=cash_flow", "source_name": "TradingView", "published_at": "2026-06-27T02:40:48", "published_display": "27 Jun 2026 02:40", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 69, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 61, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Price to earnings forward of Investar Holding Corp \u2013 FWB:7ZH", "summary": "This article provides financial information for Investar Holding Corp (FWB:7ZH) on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, specifically focusing on its forward price-to-earnings ratio. The content indicates that the market was closed at the time of viewing, with no trades observed. It appe", "url": "https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/FWB-7ZH/financials-statistics-and-ratios/price-earnings-fwd/", "source_name": "TradingView", "published_at": "2026-06-26T20:39:50", "published_display": "26 Jun 2026 20:39", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Investar Holding Corp appoints Wipfli as new auditor following BDO dismissal By Investing.com", "summary": "Investar Holding Corp (NASDAQ:ISTR) has appointed Wipfli LLP as its new independent auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, following the dismissal of BDO USA, P.C. The company confirmed that there were no disagreements with BDO regarding accounting principles or au", "url": "https://uk.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/investar-holding-corp-appoints-wipfli-as-new-auditor-following-bdo-dismissal-93CH-4739284", "source_name": "Investing.com UK", "published_at": "2026-06-26T14:40:22", "published_display": "26 Jun 2026 14:40", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "A117KV Forecast \u2014 Price Target \u2014 Prediction for 2027", "summary": "This article provides a forecast for Investar Holding Corp (A117KV) stock, including analyst price targets, earnings per share estimates, and revenue projections. It also covers dividend information, employee count, and guidance on how to buy the company's stock. The next earning", "url": "https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/LS-A117KV/forecast-price-target/", "source_name": "TradingView", "published_at": "2026-06-25T23:39:50", "published_display": "25 Jun 2026 23:39", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 61, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Investar Holding Corp Actuals & Estimates (NASDAQ:ISTR)", "summary": "This article provides an overview of Investar Holding Corporation (NASDAQ: ISTR) focusing on its financial actuals and estimates, stock performance, and analyst forecasts. It details the company's current stock price, market capitalization, earnings, revenue, dividends, and volat", "url": "https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/NASDAQ-ISTR/forecast-actuals-and-estimates/", "source_name": "TradingView", "published_at": "2026-06-25T19:11:17", "published_display": "25 Jun 2026 19:11", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 75, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 61, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "3 Stocks Estimated To Be Trading At Discounts Of Up To 43.4%", "summary": "The US market is rising, and this article highlights three stocks \u2013 Investar Holding (ISTR), Repligen (RGEN), and Pinnacle Financial Partners (PNFP) \u2013 that appear significantly undervalued based on future cash flow estimates. These companies operate in banking and life sciences, ", "url": "https://www.sahmcapital.com/news/content/3-stocks-estimated-to-be-trading-at-discounts-of-up-to-434-2026-06-22", "source_name": "Sahm", "published_at": "2026-06-24T00:41:04", "published_display": "24 Jun 2026 00:41", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 72, "event_type": "liquidity", "event_label": "Balance sheet", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Form 8K Investar Holding Corp For: 22 June By Investing.com", "summary": "This article reports on the filing of Form 8K by Investar Holding Corp on June 22. It provides the stock market publication details and an image credit to Reuters, alongside various financial market data and related news.", "url": "https://za.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/form-8k-investar-holding-corp-for-22-june-93CH-4338732", "source_name": "Investing.com South Africa", "published_at": "2026-06-22T23:02:00", "published_display": "22 Jun 2026 23:02", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "liquidity", "event_label": "Balance sheet", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Investar (NASDAQ: ISTR) replaces BDO with Wipfli as independent auditor", "summary": "Investar Holding Corporation (NASDAQ: ISTR) announced a change in its independent registered public accounting firm. On June 17, 2026, the audit committee dismissed BDO USA, P.C. and engaged Wipfli LLP to audit the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. The company stated there we", "url": "https://www.stocktitan.net/sec-filings/ISTR/8-k-investar-holding-corp-reports-material-event-0053a1ddec9d.html", "source_name": "Stock Titan", "published_at": "2026-06-22T21:09:36", "published_display": "22 Jun 2026 21:09", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Investar raises common dividend 9% to 12 cents, preferred at $16.25", "summary": "Investar Holding Corporation (ISTR) has increased its quarterly cash dividend for common stock by 9% to $0.12 per share, marking its 51st quarterly dividend. Additionally, the company declared a quarterly dividend of $16.25 per share for its 6.5% Series A Non-Cumulative Perpetual", "url": "https://www.stocktitan.net/news/ISTR/investar-holding-corporation-declares-quarterly-common-and-preferred-a5o76jlqyzhq.html", "source_name": "Stock Titan", "published_at": "2026-06-18T20:10:26", "published_display": "18 Jun 2026 20:10", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 76, "event_type": "capital_return", "event_label": "Capital return", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Investar Holding Corporation Declares Quarterly Common and Preferred Stock Cash Dividends", "summary": "Investar Holding Corporation (Nasdaq: ISTR) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per share for common stock holders, marking a 9% increase from the previous quarter and the company's 51st quarterly dividend. Additionally, the company declared a full quarterly cash dividen", "url": "https://www.sahmcapital.com/news/content/investar-holding-corporation-declares-quarterly-common-and-preferred-stock-cash-dividends-2026-06-18", "source_name": "Sahm", "published_at": "2026-06-18T11:09:49", "published_display": "18 Jun 2026 11:09", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 73, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Investar Holding Corp (ISTR) Financial Health: Profitability & Balance Sheet Analysis", "summary": "Investar Holding Corp (ISTR) has a current financial score of 5.35, ranking 334 out of 399 in the Banking Services industry, indicating a weak financial status and low operating efficiency. Despite this, its latest quarterly revenue increased by 76.36% year-over-year, and net pro", "url": "https://www.tradingkey.com/markets/stocks/nasdaq-istr/financial-health", "source_name": "TradingKey", "published_at": "2026-06-18T09:09:19", "published_display": "18 Jun 2026 09:09", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 71, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Investar Holding Corp (ISTR) Revenue Breakdown: Business Segments, Regional Revenue & Profit Contribution", "summary": "This article from TradingKey provides a revenue breakdown for Investar Holding Corp (ISTR). It notes that relevant data regarding business segments, regional revenue, and profit contribution have not yet been disclosed by the company. The page also presents basic stock informatio", "url": "https://www.tradingkey.com/markets/stocks/nasdaq-istr/revenue", "source_name": "TradingKey", "published_at": "2026-06-18T01:10:26", "published_display": "18 Jun 2026 01:10", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 61, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Investar Holding Corp (ISTR) Dividends & Stock Splits: Historical Payouts and Event Timeline", "summary": "This article provides a detailed historical overview of Investar Holding Corp's (ISTR) dividend payouts and stock splits. It lists various interim and final cash dividends with their respective record dates, payment dates, and ex-dividend dates, specifically noting future dividen", "url": "https://www.tradingkey.com/markets/stocks/nasdaq-istr/dividend-splits", "source_name": "TradingKey", "published_at": "2026-06-18T01:10:26", "published_display": "18 Jun 2026 01:10", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "capital_return", "event_label": "Capital return", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Investar Holding Corp (ISTR) Institutional Confidence", "summary": "Investar Holding Corp (ISTR) has an institutional shareholding score of 5.00, placing it 165th out of 399 in the Banking Services industry. Institutional shareholders currently hold 57.70% of shares, a 22.41% increase quarter-over-quarter. The largest institutional holder is Bill", "url": "https://www.tradingkey.com/markets/stocks/nasdaq-istr/sentiment", "source_name": "TradingKey", "published_at": "2026-06-17T20:40:31", "published_display": "17 Jun 2026 20:40", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 69, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Investar Holding Corp (ISTR) Earnings Forecast: Future EPS & Revenue Growth Estimates", "summary": "This article provides an earnings forecast for Investar Holding Corp (ISTR), highlighting its current earnings forecast score of 7.33, which ranks 154th in the Banking Services industry. Analysts have set an average price target of $29.00 for ISTR, with most recommending a \"Buy\" ", "url": "https://www.tradingkey.com/markets/stocks/nasdaq-istr/earnings", "source_name": "TradingKey", "published_at": "2026-06-17T16:41:04", "published_display": "17 Jun 2026 16:41", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 71, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 69, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Press Release: Investar Holding Corporation Declares Quarterly Common and Preferred Stock Cash Dividends", "summary": "", "url": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi8AFBVV95cUxNUmRfdWtpMzJ6UThRcmRMQlltUVdJaGFPOWxsVnhiaDRqbmkwUW9hanpXS0NqWGpCU1lFc1hnck1IMWRMSUJYN1JldFZ3UlVxZ3ZIdVJoaTdfVzlJdGZXTHBHSlJYRzd4MzU1d1RMRHRyZm1jcXd6Q0lmVUxRT0tLVXJpRG5jczhzYVVnWk16ODI3MnlhX2t0ZjgtbkNzTUlxUEhPQzVqM2sxNldIRDlCYUdOdGI2bVpnQ1hOcHV0SkltWUpYUmZTRVF1V0J4YUZ2SzR5WURmSktvYUZSWHU0N2JsTDkxWWNscXlBNExuOWc?oc=5", "source_name": "Moomoo", "published_at": "2026-06-17T07:00:00+00:00", "published_display": "17 Jun 2026 07:00", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "liquidity", "event_label": "Balance sheet", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Investar Holding Corp (ISTR) Risk Assessment: Volatility, Financial Risk & Investment Risk", "summary": "This article provides a risk assessment for Investar Holding Corp (ISTR), highlighting its current risk score, beta value, and various volatility and return metrics. The company's risk score is 6.48, ranking 225 out of 398 in the Banking Services industry, with a beta of 0.51, in", "url": "https://www.tradingkey.com/markets/stocks/nasdaq-istr/risk-assesment", "source_name": "TradingKey", "published_at": "2026-06-16T19:41:49", "published_display": "16 Jun 2026 19:41", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Investar Holding Corp Stock (US46122T1060): Valuation Metrics In Focus After Quiet Session", "summary": "Investar Holding Corp (ISTR) shares traded quietly, shifting investor focus to the bank's valuation, profitability, and balance sheet metrics rather than news. Key valuation ratios like P/E and P/B are essential for regional banks, alongside dividends, ROE, NIM, and asset quality", "url": "https://www.ad-hoc-news.de/boerse/news/ueberblick/investar-holding-corp-stock-us46122t1060-valuation-metrics-in-focus/69525320", "source_name": "AD HOC NEWS", "published_at": "2026-06-12T08:09:11", "published_display": "12 Jun 2026 08:09", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "ISTR - Investar Holding Corp Stock Price and Quote", "summary": "This article provides a detailed overview of Investar Holding Corp (ISTR) stock, including its current price, financial metrics, analyst ratings history, and recent news. It also lists insider transactions, key company executives, and a description of the company's banking servic", "url": "https://finviz.com/stock?t=ISTR", "source_name": "Finviz", "published_at": "2026-06-07T04:10:54", "published_display": "07 Jun 2026 04:10", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "analyst", "event_label": "Analyst action", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Investar Holding Corporation Approves Second Amended and Restated 2017 Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan", "summary": "Investar Holding Corporation (NASDAQ: ISTR) shareholders approved the Second Amended and Restated 2017 Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan at their 2026 Annual Meeting. This plan aims to motivate employees and directors through equity-based incentives like stock options and res", "url": "https://www.minichart.com.sg/2026/05/23/investar-holding-corporation-approves-second-amended-and-restated-2017-long-term-incentive-compensation-plan/", "source_name": "Minichart", "published_at": "2026-05-23T10:08:54", "published_display": "23 May 2026 10:08", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 71, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Shareholders back Investar (NASDAQ: ISTR) long-term incentive compensation plan", "summary": "Investar Holding Corporation (NASDAQ: ISTR) shareholders approved a Second Amended and Restated 2017 Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan at their 2026 Annual Meeting. The plan aims to align employee and director interests with stockholders through equity-based awards, authorizi", "url": "https://www.stocktitan.net/sec-filings/ISTR/8-k-investar-holding-corp-reports-material-event-edd976848a15.html", "source_name": "Stock Titan", "published_at": "2026-05-22T20:40:47", "published_display": "22 May 2026 20:40", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Investar Holding Corp stock (US46122T1060): regional bank focuses on stability amid credit quality t", "summary": "Investar Holding Corp (ISTR), a regional bank headquartered in Baton Rouge, focuses on maintaining strong credit quality and balance sheet stability. The article discusses how the bank navigates a higher-interest-rate environment, emphasizing its community banking model, key reve", "url": "https://www.ad-hoc-news.de/boerse/news/ueberblick/investar-holding-corp-stock-us46122t1060-regional-bank-focuses-on/69392167", "source_name": "AD HOC NEWS", "published_at": "2026-05-21T14:09:33", "published_display": "21 May 2026 14:09", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "liquidity", "event_label": "Balance sheet", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Net loan losses of Investar Holding Corp \u2013 FWB:7ZH", "summary": "This article provides financial information for Investar Holding Corp (FWB:7ZH), specifically focusing on its net loan losses. The content, sourced from TradingView, displays the company's performance metrics including period value, change, and percentage change. It highlights th", "url": "https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/FWB-7ZH/financials-balance-sheet/loan-losses-net/", "source_name": "TradingView", "published_at": "2026-05-21T01:09:01", "published_display": "21 May 2026 01:09", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Investar Holding Corp stock (US46122T1060): regional bank eyes growth after latest quarterly update", "summary": "Investar Holding Corp, parent of Investar Bank, reported its latest quarterly figures, highlighting solid loan growth despite ongoing margin pressure in the challenging US regional banking environment. The regional bank's business model focuses on community banking services in th", "url": "https://www.ad-hoc-news.de/boerse/news/ueberblick/investar-holding-corp-stock-us46122t1060-regional-bank-eyes-growth/69360032", "source_name": "AD HOC NEWS", "published_at": "2026-05-17T21:40:11", "published_display": "17 May 2026 21:40", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 61, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Independent Director of Investar Holding Robert Jordan Buys 3.6% More Shares", "summary": "", "url": 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Additionally, the company declared a full quarterly cash dividen", "url": "https://www.sahmcapital.com/news/content/investar-holding-corporation-declares-quarterly-common-and-preferred-stock-cash-dividends-2026-06-18", "source_name": "Sahm", "published_at": "2026-06-18T11:09:49", "published_display": "18 Jun 2026 11:09", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 73, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Investar Holding Corp (ISTR) Financial Health: Profitability & Balance Sheet Analysis", "summary": "Investar Holding Corp (ISTR) has a current financial score of 5.35, ranking 334 out of 399 in the Banking Services industry, indicating a weak financial status and low operating efficiency. 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