ISTR Dividend History & Analysis | 2.1% Yield

ISTR has a dividend yield of 2.1% and paid 0.44 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.05%
Payout Ratio 19.5%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 8.84%
Consistency Lifetime 100.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.54%
Payout FCF 31.5%
Streak Years 12
Dividend Rating 65.27%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 58%
Total Return 5y: 72.6%

Top Dividend Payers in Regional Banks

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
BPE 27,404 M 8.90% 87.4%
UCG 129,929 M 5.36% 71.6%
BPSO 9,048 M 6.88% 44.0%
VLK 2,444 M 7.68% 30.9%
ACA 64,717 M 6.74% 28.6%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
UCG 129,929 M 122% 77.9%
USCB 358 M 100% 100%
BPE 27,404 M 105% 80.7%
BPSO 9,048 M 91.1% 81.9%
CBK 44,582 M 80.3% 45.6%

Quality Dividend Peers in Regional Banks

BPE
BPER Banca SpA
 8.90% Yield
BPSO
Banca Popolare di
 6.88% Yield
EWBC
East West Bancorp
 3.17% Yield
CE
Credito Emiliano S.p.A
 6.13% Yield
AMAL
Amalgamated Bank
 2.30% Yield
FSBC
Five Star Bancorp
 3.24% Yield

ISTR Dividend History: Last 46 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-31 2025-12-31 2026-01-30 Quarterly 0.11 0% N/A
2025-09-30 2025-09-30 2025-10-31 Quarterly 0.11 0% 0.41%
2025-06-30 2025-06-30 2025-07-31 Quarterly 0.11 4.8% 0.48%
2025-03-31 2025-03-31 2025-04-30 Quarterly 0.105 0% 0.53%
2024-12-31 2024-12-31 2025-01-31 Quarterly 0.105 0% 0.59%
2024-09-30 2024-09-30 2024-10-31 Quarterly 0.105 5% 0.47%
2024-07-01 2024-07-01 2024-07-31 Quarterly 0.1 0% 0.52%
2024-03-28 2024-04-01 2024-04-30 Quarterly 0.1 0% 0.65%
2023-12-29 2024-01-02 2024-01-31 Quarterly 0.1 0% 0.61%
2023-09-29 2023-10-02 2023-10-31 Quarterly 0.1 0% 0.66%
2023-06-30 2023-07-03 2023-07-31 Quarterly 0.1 5.3% 0.93%
2023-03-30 2023-03-31 2023-04-28 Quarterly 0.095 0% 0.77%
2022-12-29 2023-01-02 2023-01-31 Quarterly 0.095 0% 0.64%
2022-09-29 2022-09-30 2022-10-31 Quarterly 0.095 5.6% 0.44%
2022-06-29 2022-06-30 2022-07-29 Quarterly 0.09 5.9% 0.45%
2022-03-30 2022-03-31 2022-04-29 Quarterly 0.085 6.3% 0.39%
2021-12-30 2021-12-31 2022-01-31 Quarterly 0.08 0% 0.42%
2021-09-29 2021-09-30 2021-10-29 Quarterly 0.08 0% 0.44%
2021-06-29 2021-06-30 2021-07-31 Quarterly 0.08 14.3% 0.36%
2021-03-26 2021-03-29 2021-04-30 Quarterly 0.07 7.7% 0.31%
2020-12-24 2020-12-28 2021-01-31 Quarterly 0.065 0% 0.31%
2020-10-02 2020-10-05 2020-10-31 Quarterly 0.065 8.3% N/A
2020-07-02 2020-07-06 2020-07-31 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2020-04-03 2020-04-06 2020-04-30 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2019-12-27 2019-12-30 2020-01-31 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2019-10-04 2019-10-07 2019-10-31 Quarterly 0.06 9.1% N/A
2019-07-05 2019-07-08 2019-07-31 Quarterly 0.055 3.8% N/A
2019-04-05 2019-04-08 2019-04-30 Quarterly 0.053 6% N/A
2018-12-28 2018-12-31 2019-01-31 Quarterly 0.05 11.1% N/A
2018-10-04 2018-10-08 2018-10-31 Quarterly 0.045 12.5% N/A
2018-07-06 2018-07-09 2018-07-31 Quarterly 0.04 14.3% N/A
2018-04-06 2018-04-09 2018-04-30 Quarterly 0.035 9.4% N/A
2018-01-02 2018-01-03 2018-01-31 Quarterly 0.032 6.7% N/A
2017-10-03 2017-10-04 2017-10-31 Quarterly 0.03 36.4% N/A
2017-06-30 2017-07-05 2017-07-31 Quarterly 0.022 10% N/A
2017-03-27 2017-03-29 2017-04-28 Quarterly 0.02 66.7% N/A
2016-12-30 2017-01-04 2017-01-31 Quarterly 0.012 9.1% N/A
2016-10-03 2016-10-05 2016-10-31 Quarterly 0.011 10% N/A
2016-06-29 2016-07-04 2016-07-29 Quarterly 0.01 11.1% N/A
2016-03-31 2016-04-04 2016-04-29 Quarterly 0.009 0% N/A
2015-12-30 2016-01-04 2016-01-29 Quarterly 0.009 12.5% N/A
2015-09-30 2015-10-02 2015-10-30 Quarterly 0.008 0% N/A
2015-06-30 2015-07-03 2015-07-31 Quarterly 0.008 14.3% N/A
2015-03-30 2015-04-01 2015-04-30 Quarterly 0.007 0% N/A
2014-12-31 2015-01-05 2015-01-31 Quarterly 0.007 0% N/A
2014-10-10 2014-09-29 2014-10-31 Other 0.007 0% N/A

ISTR Dividend FAQ

Investar Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: ISTR) is the bank-holding company for Investar Bank, a regional commercial bank serving individuals, professionals, and SMBs across south Louisiana, southeast Texas, and Alabama. Its product suite spans traditional deposit accounts (savings, checking, money-market, CDs, IRAs), consumer and commercial loan portfolios (real-estate, C&I, construction, auto, and home-equity), and a full suite of treasury-management and digital-banking services such as remote deposit capture, lockbox processing, and mobile-wallet payments.

What is the Dividend Yield of ISTR?

As of February 2026, ISTR`s dividend yield is 2.05%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.44 USD by the current share price of 29.52.

Does ISTR pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, ISTR paid a dividend of 0.44 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-31 and the payout was 0.11 USD.

How often does ISTR pay dividends?

ISTR pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, ISTR has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-31.

ISTR dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for ISTR for the next 4 payments are between 0.11 (+0.0%) and 0.116 (+5.5%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will ISTR pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.11 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-31. The next Ex-Dividend date for Investar Holding (ISTR) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for ISTR?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Investar Holding (ISTR) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of ISTR?

ISTR's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 8.84% per year.
Strong growth: ISTR's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of ISTR?

ISTR's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.54%. If you bought ISTR's shares at 17.11 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.44 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.54% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of ISTR?

ISTR Payout Consistency is 100.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Investar Holding has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does ISTR have a good Dividend Yield?

ISTR`s 2.05% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of ISTR?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of ISTR is 19.5%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of ISTR?

ISTR`s Overall Dividend Rating is 65.27%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

ISTR Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in ISTR's Outstanding Shares?

Investar Holding's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 4.24% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Watch carefully: The company is issuing new shares, diluting existing shareholders. Dividend growth may lag earnings growth as payouts are spread across more shares.

Has ISTR ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2012 3,000,000
2013 6,820,000 +127.33%
2014 7,411,500 +8.67%
2015 7,251,200 -2.16%
2016 7,090,500 -2.22%
2017 9,052,200 +27.67%
2018 9,623,600 +6.31%
2019 10,219,900 +6.2%
2020 10,642,900 +4.14%
2021 10,413,700 -2.15%
2022 10,032,400 -3.66%
2023 9,763,300 -2.68%
2024 9,993,800 +2.36%
2025 10,607,800 +6.14%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-14 02:32