Investar (ISTR) Surpasses Q3 Earnings Estimates

Investar (ISTR) reported Q3 2026 earnings of $0.77 per share, beating the consensus estimate of $0.76, but missed revenue expectations with $36.81 million versus the estimated $37.25 million. The stock has underperformed the S&P 500 year-to-date, gaining 7.6% compared to the market's 13.3%. With a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating, the stock is expected to perform in line with the market. The Banks - Southeast industry ranks in the top 27% of Zacks industries.