Investar (ISTR) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions
ISTR Stock Forecast
Investar stock forecast is as follows: an average price target of $13.50 (represents a -35.13% downside from ISTR’s last price of $20.81) and a rating consensus of 'Buy', based on 2 wall street analysts offering a 1-year stock forecast.
ISTR Price Target
The average price target for Investar (ISTR) is $13.50 based on 1-year price targets from 2 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months, with a price target range of $13.50 to $13.50. This represents a potential -35.13% downside from ISTR's last price of $20.81.
ISTR Analyst Ratings
According to 2 Wall Street analysts, Investar's rating consensus is 'Buy'. The analyst rating breakdown for ISTR stock is 0 'Strong Buy' (0.00%), 2 'Buy' (100.00%), 0 'Hold' (0.00%), 0 'Sell' (0.00%), and 0 'Strong Sell' (0.00%).
Investar Price Target by Analyst
| Date | Analyst | Company | Price Target | Price when Published | Price Target/Price when Published | Price Target/Last Closing Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 05, 2023 | Graham Dick | Piper Sandler | $13.50 | $11.30 | 19.47% | -35.13% |
The latest Investar stock forecast, released on Oct 05, 2023 by Graham Dick from Piper Sandler, set a price target of $13.50, which represents a 19.47% increase from the stock price at the time of the forecast ($11.30), and a -35.13% decrease from ISTR last price ($20.81).
Investar Price Target by Period
| 1M | 3M | 12M | |
|---|---|---|---|
| # Anlaysts | - | - | - |
| Avg Price Target | - | - | - |
| Last Closing Price | $20.81 | $20.81 | $20.81 |
| Upside/Downside | -100.00% | -100.00% | -100.00% |
In the current month, the average price target of Investar stock is -, according to 0 Wall Street analyst offering twelve months forecast. The average price target represents a -100.00% decrease as opposed to Investar's last price of $20.81. This month's average price target is down NaN% compared to last quarter, and down NaN% compared to last year.
Analyst Ratings Upgrades/Downgrades
| Date | Company | Previous Rating | New Rating | Rating Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 05, 2023 | Johnson Rice | - | Buy | Initialise |
| Oct 05, 2023 | Piper Sandler | - | Overweight | Upgrade |
Investar's last stock rating was published by Johnson Rice on Oct 05, 2023. The company Initialise its ISTR rating from "null" to "Buy".
Investar Financial Forecast
Investar Revenue Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $38.44M | $19.47M | $20.52M | $22.11M | $26.03M | $26.23M | $28.82M | $27.31M | $23.55M | $25.46M | $25.25M | $22.00M | $22.86M | $22.11M | $22.27M | $18.42M | $18.54M | $17.98M |
| Avg Forecast | $25.40M | $25.00M | $24.50M | $23.90M | $23.80M | $23.10M | $22.10M | $20.90M | $20.60M | $20.10M | $19.60M | $19.10M | $20.40M | $20.11M | $21.07M | $23.55M | $26.02M | $25.17M | $24.27M | $23.07M | $23.42M | $23.77M | $24.11M | $22.23M | $21.20M | $20.58M | $19.16M | $18.91M | $18.88M | $18.12M |
| High Forecast | $25.40M | $25.00M | $24.50M | $23.90M | $23.80M | $23.10M | $22.10M | $20.90M | $20.60M | $20.35M | $19.70M | $19.20M | $20.72M | $20.11M | $21.07M | $23.55M | $26.02M | $25.17M | $24.27M | $23.07M | $23.42M | $23.77M | $24.11M | $22.23M | $21.20M | $20.58M | $19.16M | $18.91M | $18.88M | $18.12M |
| Low Forecast | $25.40M | $25.00M | $24.50M | $23.90M | $23.80M | $23.10M | $22.10M | $20.90M | $20.60M | $19.85M | $19.50M | $19.00M | $20.07M | $20.11M | $21.07M | $23.55M | $26.02M | $25.17M | $24.27M | $23.07M | $23.42M | $23.77M | $24.11M | $22.23M | $21.20M | $20.58M | $19.16M | $18.91M | $18.88M | $18.12M |
| # Analysts | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.88% | 0.97% | 0.97% | 0.94% | 1.00% | 1.04% | 1.19% | 1.18% | 1.01% | 1.07% | 1.05% | 0.99% | 1.08% | 1.07% | 1.16% | 0.97% | 0.98% | 0.99% |
Investar's average Quarter revenue forecast for Mar 24 based on 1 analysts is $19.10M, with a low forecast of $19.00M, and a high forecast of $19.20M. ISTR's average Quarter revenue forecast represents a -50.31% decrease compared to the company's last Quarter revenue of $38.44M (Dec 23).
Investar EBITDA Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
| EBITDA | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $909.00K | $4.27M | $8.97M | $16.54M | $18.70M | $13.63M | $15.34M | $15.90M | $12.10M | $-8.44M | $11.63M | $11.33M | $10.74M | $11.45M | $11.90M | $8.08M | $11.67M | $13.13M |
| Avg Forecast | $6.95M | $6.84M | $6.70M | $6.54M | $6.51M | $6.32M | $6.04M | $5.72M | $5.63M | $5.50M | $5.36M | $15.93M | $5.58M | $5.50M | $5.76M | $14.48M | $13.07M | $6.88M | $6.64M | $13.16M | $6.40M | $6.50M | $6.59M | $10.59M | $5.80M | $5.63M | $5.24M | $11.81M | $5.16M | $4.95M |
| High Forecast | $6.95M | $6.84M | $6.70M | $6.54M | $6.51M | $6.32M | $6.04M | $5.72M | $5.63M | $5.57M | $5.39M | $19.11M | $5.67M | $5.50M | $5.76M | $17.37M | $15.69M | $6.88M | $6.64M | $15.79M | $6.40M | $6.50M | $6.59M | $12.71M | $5.80M | $5.63M | $5.24M | $14.17M | $5.16M | $4.95M |
| Low Forecast | $6.95M | $6.84M | $6.70M | $6.54M | $6.51M | $6.32M | $6.04M | $5.72M | $5.63M | $5.43M | $5.33M | $12.74M | $5.49M | $5.50M | $5.76M | $11.58M | $10.46M | $6.88M | $6.64M | $10.53M | $6.40M | $6.50M | $6.59M | $8.47M | $5.80M | $5.63M | $5.24M | $9.45M | $5.16M | $4.95M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.16% | 0.78% | 1.56% | 1.14% | 1.43% | 1.98% | 2.31% | 1.21% | 1.89% | -1.30% | 1.76% | 1.07% | 1.85% | 2.03% | 2.27% | 0.68% | 2.26% | 2.65% |
1 analysts predict ISTR's average Quarter EBITDA for Mar 24 to be $15.93M, with a high of $19.11M and a low of $12.74M. This is 1652.03% upper than Investar's previous annual EBITDA (Dec 23) of $909.00K.
Investar Net Income Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
| Net Income | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $3.54M | $2.78M | $6.55M | $3.81M | $8.90M | $7.30M | $9.40M | $10.10M | $6.94M | $-9.98M | $5.69M | $5.36M | $4.54M | $4.47M | $4.27M | $608.00K | $3.33M | $4.66M |
| Avg Forecast | $6.41M | $6.26M | $5.75M | $5.41M | $5.46M | $5.12M | $4.49M | $3.89M | $3.89M | $4.45M | $3.17M | $10.12M | $3.00M | $3.30M | $3.79M | $9.20M | $7.49M | $6.71M | $6.04M | $8.36M | $5.42M | $-10.42M | $5.50M | $5.01M | $3.22M | $2.87M | $2.18M | $889.20K | $4.78M | $4.77M |
| High Forecast | $6.41M | $6.26M | $5.75M | $5.41M | $5.46M | $5.12M | $4.49M | $3.89M | $3.89M | $4.45M | $3.29M | $12.14M | $3.48M | $3.30M | $3.79M | $11.04M | $8.99M | $6.71M | $6.04M | $10.03M | $5.42M | $-10.42M | $5.50M | $6.01M | $3.22M | $2.87M | $2.18M | $1.07M | $4.78M | $4.77M |
| Low Forecast | $6.41M | $6.26M | $5.75M | $5.41M | $5.46M | $5.12M | $4.49M | $3.89M | $3.89M | $4.45M | $3.05M | $8.09M | $2.40M | $3.30M | $3.79M | $7.36M | $5.99M | $6.71M | $6.04M | $6.69M | $5.42M | $-10.42M | $5.50M | $4.01M | $3.22M | $2.87M | $2.18M | $711.36K | $4.78M | $4.77M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.18% | 0.84% | 1.73% | 0.41% | 1.19% | 1.09% | 1.56% | 1.21% | 1.28% | 0.96% | 1.03% | 1.07% | 1.41% | 1.56% | 1.96% | 0.68% | 0.70% | 0.98% |
Investar's average Quarter net income forecast for Mar 24 is $10.12M, with a range of $8.09M to $12.14M. ISTR's average Quarter net income forecast represents a 185.95% increase compared to the company's last Quarter net income of $3.54M (Dec 23).
Investar SG&A Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
| SG&A | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $9.55M | $9.43M | $9.40M | $5.03M | $10.29M | $9.87M | $10.05M | $7.93M | $10.54M | $10.96M | $9.48M | $9.53M | $9.13M | $9.44M | $8.68M | $8.39M | $8.09M |
| Avg Forecast | $8.95M | $8.81M | $8.64M | $8.43M | $8.39M | $8.14M | $7.79M | $7.37M | $7.26M | $7.09M | $6.91M | $10.06M | $7.19M | $7.09M | $7.43M | $9.15M | $8.56M | $8.87M | $8.55M | $8.32M | $8.26M | $8.38M | $8.50M | $8.86M | $7.47M | $7.26M | $6.75M | $12.69M | $6.66M | $6.39M |
| High Forecast | $8.95M | $8.81M | $8.64M | $8.43M | $8.39M | $8.14M | $7.79M | $7.37M | $7.26M | $7.17M | $6.94M | $12.07M | $7.31M | $7.09M | $7.43M | $10.98M | $10.28M | $8.87M | $8.55M | $9.98M | $8.26M | $8.38M | $8.50M | $10.64M | $7.47M | $7.26M | $6.75M | $15.23M | $6.66M | $6.39M |
| Low Forecast | $8.95M | $8.81M | $8.64M | $8.43M | $8.39M | $8.14M | $7.79M | $7.37M | $7.26M | $7.00M | $6.87M | $8.05M | $7.07M | $7.09M | $7.43M | $7.32M | $6.85M | $8.87M | $8.55M | $6.65M | $8.26M | $8.38M | $8.50M | $7.09M | $7.47M | $7.26M | $6.75M | $10.15M | $6.66M | $6.39M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.35% | 1.27% | 1.03% | 0.59% | 1.16% | 1.15% | 1.21% | 0.96% | 1.26% | 1.29% | 1.07% | 1.28% | 1.26% | 1.40% | 0.68% | 1.26% | 1.27% |
Investar's average Quarter SG&A projection for Dec 23 is $7.19M, based on 2 Wall Street analysts, with a range of $7.07M to $7.31M. The forecast indicates a -24.66% fall compared to ISTR last annual SG&A of $9.55M (Sep 23).
Investar EPS Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
| EPS | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0.36 | $0.28 | $0.67 | $0.38 | $0.90 | $0.74 | $0.92 | $0.98 | $0.67 | $-0.95 | $0.54 | $0.51 | $0.42 | $0.41 | $0.39 | $0.05 | $0.33 | $0.46 |
| Avg Forecast | $0.65 | $0.63 | $0.58 | $0.55 | $0.55 | $0.52 | $0.45 | $0.39 | $0.39 | $0.45 | $0.32 | $0.33 | $0.30 | $0.33 | $0.38 | $0.56 | $0.71 | $0.68 | $0.61 | $0.59 | $0.55 | $-1.05 | $0.56 | $0.46 | $0.33 | $0.29 | $0.22 | $0.40 | $0.48 | $0.48 |
| High Forecast | $0.65 | $0.63 | $0.58 | $0.55 | $0.55 | $0.52 | $0.45 | $0.39 | $0.39 | $0.45 | $0.33 | $0.33 | $0.35 | $0.33 | $0.38 | $0.56 | $0.71 | $0.68 | $0.61 | $0.59 | $0.55 | $-1.05 | $0.56 | $0.46 | $0.33 | $0.29 | $0.22 | $0.40 | $0.48 | $0.48 |
| Low Forecast | $0.65 | $0.63 | $0.58 | $0.55 | $0.55 | $0.52 | $0.45 | $0.39 | $0.39 | $0.45 | $0.31 | $0.33 | $0.24 | $0.33 | $0.38 | $0.56 | $0.71 | $0.68 | $0.61 | $0.59 | $0.55 | $-1.05 | $0.56 | $0.46 | $0.33 | $0.29 | $0.22 | $0.40 | $0.48 | $0.48 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.19% | 0.84% | 1.75% | 0.68% | 1.27% | 1.09% | 1.51% | 1.65% | 1.22% | 0.90% | 0.97% | 1.10% | 1.29% | 1.41% | 1.77% | 0.13% | 0.68% | 0.96% |
According to 1 Wall Street analysts, Investar's projected average Quarter EPS for Mar 24 is $0.33, with a low estimate of $0.33 and a high estimate of $0.33. This represents a -9.72% decrease compared to ISTR previous annual EPS of $0.36 (Dec 23).
Investar Peer Comparison by Price Target
| Ticker | Company | Last Closing Price | Avg Price Target | Upside/Downside | Avg Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FNWB | First Northwest Bancorp | $9.75 | $11.00 | 12.82% | Hold |
| ISTR | Investar | $20.81 | $13.50 | -35.13% | Buy |
ISTR Forecast FAQ
Is Investar a good buy?
Yes, according to 2 Wall Street analysts, Investar (ISTR) is considered a 'Buy'. The rating consensus is based on 0 'Strong Buy' and 2 'Buy' recommendations, accounting for 100.00% of ISTR's total ratings.
What is ISTR's price target?
Investar (ISTR) average price target is $13.5 with a range of $13.5 to $13.5, implying a -35.13% from its last price of $20.81. The data is based on 2 Wall Street analysts who provided a twelve-month price target estimate in the last three months.
Will Investar stock go up soon?
According to Wall Street analysts' prediction for ISTR stock, the company can go down by -35.13% (from the last price of $20.81 to the average price target of $13.5), down by -35.13% based on the highest stock price target, and down by -35.13% based on the lowest stock price target.
Can Investar stock reach $30?
ISTR's average twelve months analyst stock price target of $13.5 does not support the claim that Investar can reach $30 in the near future.
What are Investar's analysts' financial forecasts?
Investar's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Dec 2025) are as follows: average revenue is $89.9M (high $89.9M, low $89.9M), average EBITDA is $24.59M (high $24.59M, low $24.59M), average net income is $18.96M (high $18.96M, low $18.96M), average SG&A $31.69M (high $31.69M, low $31.69M), and average EPS is $1.91 (high $1.91, low $1.91). ISTR's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Dec 2026) are as follows: average revenue is $98.8M (high $98.8M, low $98.8M), average EBITDA is $27.02M (high $27.02M, low $27.02M), average net income is $23.83M (high $23.83M, low $23.83M), average SG&A $34.83M (high $34.83M, low $34.83M), and average EPS is $2.41 (high $2.41, low $2.41).
Did the ISTR's actual financial results beat the analysts' financial forecasts?
Based on Investar's last annual report (Dec 2023), the company's revenue was $141.13M, beating the average analysts forecast of $85.13M by 65.79%. Apple's EBITDA was $3.78M, missing the average prediction of $31.32M by -87.93%. The company's net income was $16.68M, missing the average estimation of $19.29M by -13.52%. Apple's SG&A was $0, missing the average forecast of $30.85M by -100.00%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $1.69, beating the average prediction of $1.58 by 7.22%. In terms of the last quarterly report (Dec 2023), Investar's revenue was $38.44M, beating the average analysts' forecast of $20.4M by 88.42%. The company's EBITDA was $909K, missing the average prediction of $5.58M by -83.71%. Investar's net income was $3.54M, beating the average estimation of $3M by 17.79%. The company's SG&A was $0, missing the average forecast of $7.19M by -100.00%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $0.36, beating the average prediction of $0.303 by 18.68%