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Investar Holding Corporation (NASDAQ: ISTR) is the financial holding company for Investar Bank, National Association, a community-focused commercial bank headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The news flow around Investar often centers on its financial performance, capital actions, and expansion activities, providing context for investors, depositors, and other stakeholders who follow ISTR stock.
Regular earnings releases are a key component of Investar’s news. The company reports quarterly results that include net income, net interest margin, return on average assets, efficiency ratio, loan and deposit trends, and credit quality metrics such as nonperforming loans and the allowance for credit losses. Management commentary in these releases discusses balance sheet optimization, funding costs, loan yields, and the mix between fixed- and variable-rate loans.
Corporate actions and strategic transactions also feature prominently in Investar’s announcements. In 2025 and early 2026, the company issued multiple press releases regarding its agreement to acquire Wichita Falls Bancshares, Inc., the holding company for First National Bank in Wichita Falls, Texas, the receipt of shareholder and regulatory approvals, and the eventual completion of the acquisition. Related news items describe the expansion of Investar’s footprint into the north Dallas and Wichita Falls markets and the integration of First National Bank’s branches and customer relationships.
Capital management updates are another recurring news theme. Investar has announced a private placement of its 6.5% Series A Non-Cumulative Perpetual Convertible Preferred Stock, with proceeds intended to support the Wichita Falls transaction and general corporate purposes. The company also issues press releases about its quarterly cash dividends on common stock and preferred stock, as well as share repurchases under its stock repurchase program.
Visitors to the ISTR news page can review these earnings announcements, merger updates, capital raises, dividend declarations, and other corporate disclosures in one place. This historical and ongoing news record helps users understand how Investar’s strategy, financial condition, and geographic footprint are evolving over time.
Investar Holding Corporation (Nasdaq: ISTR) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.095 per share, payable on April 28, 2023, to shareholders of record as of March 31, 2023. This marks the 38th quarterly dividend paid by the Company and follows an uninterrupted series of 11 cash dividends from its banking subsidiary, Investar Bank. The Bank operates 29 branches across Louisiana, Texas, and Alabama, with total assets of $2.8 billion as of December 31, 2022. The dividend payment reflects the Company’s commitment to returning value to its shareholders.
Investar Holding Corporation (NASDAQ:ISTR) reported a net income of $8.9 million or $0.88 per diluted share for Q4 2022, an increase from $7.3 million or $0.73 in Q3 2022 and $6.9 million or $0.67 in Q4 2021. Core earnings per diluted share were $0.62, down from $0.71 in Q3 2022. Total loans reached a record $2.1 billion, marking a 4.9% increase from the previous quarter. Credit quality improved, with nonperforming loans at 0.51% of total loans. However, net interest income decreased 4.0% to $22.5 million, and net interest margin fell to 3.50%. Total deposits grew 1.4% to $2.08 billion.
Investar Holding Corporation (NASDAQ:ISTR) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.095 per share, payable on January 31, 2023, to shareholders on record by January 2, 2023. This marks the 37th quarterly dividend issued by the Company, continuing a streak of 11 consecutive quarterly dividends from its banking subsidiary, Investar Bank. As of September 30, 2022, Investar Bank had total assets of $2.7 billion and employed 352 full-time equivalents.
Investar Holding Corporation (NASDAQ:ISTR) reported a net income of $7.3 million ($0.73 per diluted share) for Q3 2022, down from $9.4 million ($0.92 per share) in Q2 2022 and a loss of $10 million in Q3 2021. Core earnings per share improved to $0.71. Total loans grew to $2.01 billion, reflecting a 4.7% increase quarter-over-quarter, while net interest income rose by 6.8% to $23.5 million. Nonperforming loans decreased to 0.65% of total loans. The board authorized an additional 300,000 shares for repurchase, reflecting a focus on long-term shareholder value.
Investar Holding Corporation (Nasdaq: ISTR) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.095 per share, marking a 6% increase from the previous quarter. This dividend will be paid on October 31, 2022 to shareholders of record as of September 30, 2022. Additionally, the Board of Directors approved the repurchase of 300,000 shares under its stock repurchase program, enhancing shareholder value. To date, Investar has repurchased 2,280,082 shares at an average price of $19.32 since the program's inception in 2015.
Investar Holding Corporation (NASDAQ:ISTR) reported net income of $9.4 million ($0.92 per diluted share) for Q2 2022, down from $10.1 million ($0.97 per diluted share) in Q1 2022. Core earnings were $0.62 per diluted share, compared to $0.68 in the previous quarter. Total loans increased by $39 million (2.1%) to $1.92 billion, with a significant improvement in credit quality as nonperforming loans fell to 0.89%. Despite a decrease in total deposits by 5.6%, efficiency ratios improved, indicating effective cost management.
Investar Holding Corporation (NASDAQ:ISTR) announced the sale of two banking locations in Alice and Victoria, Texas, to First Community Bank. The deal includes approximately $23 million in loans and $27 million in deposits. This strategic move allows Investar to concentrate on its core markets, as these branches are the farthest from its Louisiana headquarters. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to close in Q1 2023. Investar currently operates 31 branches across Louisiana, Texas, and Alabama, with total assets of $2.6 billion.
Investar Holding Corporation (Nasdaq: ISTR) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.09 per share, reflecting a 6% increase from the prior quarter. The dividend is payable on July 29, 2022, to shareholders on record by June 30, 2022. This marks the 35th quarterly dividend distribution, following 11 consecutive dividend payments by Investar Bank. As of March 31, 2022, Investar Bank, the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, held total assets of $2.6 billion and operates 31 branches across Louisiana, Texas, and Alabama.
Investar Holding Corporation (NASDAQ:ISTR) reported record net income of $10.1 million, or $0.97 per diluted share, for Q1 2022, an increase from $6.9 million or $0.67 in Q4 2021 and from $5.4 million or $0.51 in Q1 2021. Core earnings were $0.68 per diluted share, up from $0.56 in Q4 2021. The Board approved an additional 400,000 shares for repurchase, totaling about 4% of outstanding stock. Total deposits rose 3.1% to $2.19 billion, while noninterest income surged 249% to $5.9 million. The efficiency ratio improved significantly to 55.74%.
Investar Holding Corporation (NASDAQ: ISTR) announced the completion of a $20 million private placement of its 5.125% Fixed-to-Floating Subordinated Notes due 2032. The notes will initially yield 5.125% interest for the first five years, transitioning to a floating rate thereafter. Proceeds will be used to refinance existing debt, fund possible share repurchases, and for general corporate purposes. The issuance received an investment grade rating of BBB from Egan Jones Ratings Company.