Investar Holding Corporation (ISTR) Stock Forecast
ISTR analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.33 / 5 from 3 analysts
- Price target
- $34.25 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +18.8% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 19, 2026 EPS estimate $0.75
- 52-week range
- $22.61 – $31.10
ISTR analyst ratings
3 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
ISTR price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
ISTR earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.76 | $0.75 | $0.77 | $0.54 | +40.7% | 3 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $3.16 | $3.15 | $3.18 | $2.23 | +41.7% | 3 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $3.30 | $3.10 | $3.47 | $3.16 | +4.3% | 3 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
ISTR revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $37.5M | $37.3M | $37.6M | +57.0% | 2 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $147.5M | $147.1M | $147.9M | +63.6% | 2 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $154.8M | $153.0M | $156.5M | +4.9% | 2 |
ISTR EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
ISTR revenue: reported and forecast
ISTR EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.76 | $0.75 | $0.75 | $0.75 | $0.76 | 0.0% | 2 up · 1 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $3.18 | $3.12 | $3.12 | $3.12 | $3.16 | −0.6% | 2 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $3.44 | $3.26 | $3.26 | $3.26 | $3.30 | −4.2% | 2 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
ISTR earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; ISTR beat in 12 of 12.
What analysts expect from ISTR
3 analysts cover Investar; their consensus rating is buy (4.33 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $34.25, 18.8% above the latest close of $28.82. Analysts expect earnings of $3.16 per share for 2026, +41.7% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $3.30 per share on revenue of $154.8 million. Investar beat the EPS estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.
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ISTR forecast FAQ
What is Investar's price target?
The average analyst price target for Investar is $34.25, 18.8% above the latest close of $28.82.
Is Investar a buy, hold or sell?
Of 3 analysts covering Investar, 2 rate it a strong buy, 0 a buy, 1 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Investar's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $3.16 per share for 2026 (range $3.15 to $3.18); for 2027 the estimate is $3.30.
What is Investar's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $147.5 million, growth of 63.6%; for 2027 it is $154.8 million.
When does Investar report earnings?
Investar is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 19, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $0.75.
Does Investar usually beat earnings estimates?
Investar reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.