Investar Holding Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend

Shareholders to receive $0.11 per share on April 30th

Mar. 29, 2026 at 12:40pm

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Investar Holding Corporation (NASDAQ:ISTR), a financial services provider based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, announced a quarterly dividend of $0.11 per share. The dividend will be paid on April 30th to shareholders of record as of March 31st. This represents a 1.6% yield on an annualized basis.

Why it matters

Investar has a strong track record of raising its dividend annually for the past 10 consecutive years, indicating the company's financial stability and commitment to returning value to shareholders. The dividend payout ratio of 19.7% suggests Investar has ample earnings coverage to sustain the dividend.

The details

The ex-dividend date is set for March 31st. Investar has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.49 and a market capitalization of $368.78 million. The company's stock price has ranged from a low of $15.39 to a high of $31.77 over the past year.

  • Investar announced the quarterly dividend on March 18, 2026.
  • The dividend will be paid on April 30, 2026 to shareholders of record as of March 31, 2026.
  • The ex-dividend date is March 31, 2026.

The players

Investar Holding Corporation

A bank holding company headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, operating through its primary subsidiary, Investar Bank. The company delivers commercial and consumer banking products across southeastern Louisiana and into select Texas markets.

John J. D'angelo

The Chief Executive Officer of Investar Holding Corporation, who recently sold 26,163 shares of the company's stock.

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What’s next

Investar's next quarterly dividend payment is scheduled for April 30, 2026.

The takeaway

Investar's consistent dividend increases and low payout ratio demonstrate the company's financial strength and commitment to shareholder value. The upcoming ex-dividend date on March 31st provides an opportunity for investors to take advantage of the quarterly payout.