Investar (ISTR) Q2 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

Core Insights - Investar (ISTR) reported revenue of $22.27 million for the quarter ended June 2025, marking an 11.6% year-over-year increase and exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $20.96 million by 6.28% [1] - The company's EPS for the same period was $0.47, up from $0.36 a year ago, representing a surprise of 17.5% compared to the consensus estimate of $0.40 [1] Financial Performance Metrics - Net Interest Margin was reported at 3%, surpassing the average estimate of 2.9% from two analysts [4] - Efficiency Ratio stood at 75%, better than the estimated 76.3% by two analysts [4] - Total Noninterest Income reached $2.63 million, exceeding the estimated $2.12 million [4] - Net Interest Income was reported at $19.64 million, compared to the average estimate of $18.86 million [4] Stock Performance - Investar's shares have returned +19.9% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +5.4% change [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating potential performance in line with the broader market in the near term [3]