Investar Holding Corp

ISTR is in a Stage 2 corrective reset within a long-term uptrend, reinforced by a Bullish Pivot Point signaling structural repair. Medium-term directional asymmetry is bullish, and the recent pullback into the rising 9/20 EMA zone on neutral OB/OS context offers a favorable entry. We recommend Buy Now with medium confidence, while monitoring support at EMAs and the risk of a deeper breakdown.

• ↑Q2 2026 EPS $0.65 vs $0.46 YoY (+41%); 15%+ projected growth
• ↑Total assets at $3.86 B post-Wichita Falls acquisition vs $2.83 B
• ↓Negative revision sentiment points to weakening analyst outlook