Investar Holding Corp

Investar Holding Corporation is the bank holding company for Investar Bank, providing commercial banking products to individuals, professionals, and small to medium-sized businesses in south Louisiana, southeast Texas, and Alabama. It offers deposit products such as savings, checking, money market, and individual retirement accounts, as well as certificates of deposit, debit and credit cards, and internet, mobile, and video banking services. The company also provides commercial real estate, commercial and industrial, construction and development, one-to-four family residential real estate, and consumer loans, along with treasury management and other banking services. Founded in 2006, it is headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

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Investar Declares $0.12 Quarterly Dividend, Yield 1.58%

Investar declared a quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share, in line with its previous payout. The dividend carries a forward yield of 1.58%. It is payable Oct. 30 to shareholders of record as of Sept. 30, with an ex-dividend date of Sept. 30.

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Investar Holding Q2 Net Income Rises to $8.94 Million on Higher Interest Income

Investar Holding Corp. reported a significant increase in second-quarter net income, driven by higher interest income. Net income available to common shareholders rose to $8.94 million from $4.49 million in the same quarter last year. Earnings per share climbed to $0.61 from $0.46, while core earnings per share increased to $0.75 from $0.47. Total interest income surged to $53.20 million from $35.36 million, and net interest income edged up to $33.45 million from $32.66 million a year ago. Shares closed Friday's trading down 1.09 percent at $29.87 on the Nasdaq.

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