Investar (US:ISTR) ZACKSยท2025-05-28 16:50Company Overview - Investar (ISTR) is headquartered in Baton Rouge and has experienced a price change of -12.3% this year [3] - The company currently pays a dividend of $0.1 per share, resulting in a dividend yield of 2.18%, which is lower than the Banks - Southeast industry's yield of 2.4% and higher than the S&P 500's yield of 1.56% [3] Dividend Performance - Investar's current annualized dividend of $0.42 has increased by 2.4% from the previous year [4] - Over the past five years, Investar has raised its dividend five times, achieving an average annual increase of 12.44% [4] - The company's current payout ratio is 20%, indicating that it pays out 20% of its trailing 12-month earnings per share as dividends [4] Earnings Growth Expectations - For the fiscal year, Investar anticipates solid earnings growth, with the Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2025 projected at $1.95 per share, reflecting a year-over-year growth rate of 3.17% [5] Investment Considerations - Investar is considered a compelling investment opportunity due to its strong dividend profile and current Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold) [7]