Stock Analysis·← Pickers

ISTR

Investar Holding Corporation

Investar Holding Corporation (ISTR) is currently in an uptrend, trading above both the 50-day and 200-day moving averages. RSI is at 48.5, with 3/3 trend checks passing.

Price
$29.17
2026-07-16
Trend score
3/3
Uptrend
RSI (14)
48.5
Neutral
Price above MA50Price above MA200MA50 above MA200
Change stock
Search another ticker to view its stock analysis page.
Chart View

ISTR with MA50 and MA200

30.2127.7225.2422.7520.2607/3110/2401/2204/1707/15
ISTR2025-07-312026-07-15
PriceMA50MA200
Technical Indicators

Key levels & signals

MA50
$28.90+0.94% vs price
MA200
$27.07+7.76% vs price
RSI (14)
48.5Neutral zone
MACD Signal
BearishMomentum below signal
Macro Support
$26.16–$27.316.4% below price · 4 touches
Support Quality
4 touches1.1× zone volume
Chart Summary
Trend summary for ISTR

Investar Holding Corporation (ISTR) is still trading in a constructive trend overall. The latest available price is $29.17, and 3 of 3 core trend checks are currently passing. Price is trading above the 50-day moving average by 0.9% and above the 200-day moving average by 7.8%.

Momentum and stretch context

ISTR currently has an RSI reading of 48.5, which sits in a neutral range. That usually means momentum is not especially stretched in either direction, so traders may need to rely more on chart structure than on oscillator extremes alone.

What traders may watch next

For traders reviewing ISTR next, the key question is whether the trend still looks healthy or whether price has started to outrun itself. A strong uptrend can stay strong, but entries often become more difficult when price is already extended, so many traders will watch for pullbacks, support reactions, or fresh bases rather than chasing strength blindly.

Company profile

About Investar Holding Corporation

Investar Holding Corporation acts as the parent company for Investar Bank, delivering a wide spectrum of financial products and services. The bank caters to both individual clients and small to mid-sized businesses throughout South Louisiana. Its offerings include a diverse suite of deposit accounts such as savings, checking, money market, and individual retirement accounts, along with various certificates of deposit. Customers also benefit from contemporary banking tools like debit cards and mobile banking platforms. Investar Bank provides extensive lending options, spanning commercial real estate, commercial and industrial loans (including working capital lines and equipment financing), and construction loans for commercial, single-family residential, and multi-family developments. Residential lending for one-to-four family properties, such as second mortgages, is also available, alongside a variety of consumer loans for personal, family, and household needs, including secured and unsecured installment loans, home equity lines of credit, and auto loans. For its business clientele, the company offers sophisticated cash management solutions, featuring remote deposit capture, virtual vault, electronic statements, positive pay, ACH origination, wire transfers, investment sweep accounts, and business internet banking. Additional banking conveniences include cashier's checks, direct deposit services for payroll and social security, night depository, bank-by-mail, automated teller machines (ATMs), interactive teller machines (ITMs), merchant card services, and mobile wallet payment capabilities. Founded in 2006, Investar Holding Corporation is based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and conducts its operations through a network of 24 full-service branches.

Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Banks - Regional
CEO
John Joseph D'Angelo
Employees
431
Market cap
$315.4M
Beta
0.46
52-week range
$20.99 – $31.77
Dividend
Yes · $0.45
Exchange
NASDAQ
Country
US
IPO date
1 Jul 2014
ISIN
US46134L1052
CUSIP
46134L105
Company profile data from Financial Modeling Prep. ISTR listed on NASDAQ.
Learn More

Learn the indicators behind this page

Explore More

More stock opportunities

FAQ

Common questions about ISTR

Is this page a buy or sell recommendation?

No. This page is designed to help you review chart structure, momentum and technical context more quickly, but it is not personal financial advice.

Why can a stock look bullish and overbought at the same time?

Strong trending stocks can still become stretched in the short term. That is why trend traders and dip buyers can read the same chart differently.

What should I do next after reading this page?

Open the full dashboard, review the chart in more detail, compare indicators, and decide whether the setup still makes sense within your own process.