Investar Holding Raises Common Dividend 9% to $0.12 and Preferred $16.25
ISTR•Investar Holding Corporation declared a $0.12 quarterly common stock dividend payable July 31 to shareholders of record June 30, representing a 9% increase from the prior quarter and marking its 51st payout. It also declared a $16.25 per share preferred dividend for its 6.5% Series A issue, payable July 1.
1. Common Stock Dividend Increase
Investar Holding Corporation declared a quarterly dividend of $0.12 per common share, payable July 31 to shareholders of record June 30. This marks a 9% increase over the prior quarter and represents the company’s 51st consecutive quarterly payout.
2. Preferred Stock Dividend Details
The company also approved a $16.25 per share dividend on its 6.5% Series A non-cumulative perpetual convertible preferred stock, reflecting a full quarterly rate of 1.625%. This dividend is payable July 1 to shareholders of record June 15.
3. Company Profile and Operations
Headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Investar operates 36 branch locations across Louisiana, Texas and Alabama. As of March 31, 2026, the bank employed 431 full-time equivalents and reported total assets of $3.9 billion.
