Welcome to our dedicated page for Investar Holding news (Ticker: ISTR), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on Investar Holding stock.
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 has announced a change to its 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, now to be held virtually on May 27, 2020, at 3:00 p.m. CT, due to COVID-19 safety concerns. Shareholders must register by May 22, 2020, to participate online. Voting can be done during the meeting, and those who have already voted can update their votes. Investar Holding operates Investar Bank with approximately $2.2 billion in total assets as of March 31, 2020, serving South Louisiana, Southeast Texas, and West Alabama.