Investar Holding Q1 EPS Beats by 26%, Revenue Up 75% to $35.6M
Investar Holding Corporation posted Q1 EPS of $0.87, 26% above analyst estimates and up from $0.64 a year ago. Revenue climbed 75.1% to $35.64 million and net income rose to $11.5 million, while its P/E ratio stands at 14.16 and debt-to-equity at 0.47.
1. Q1 Financial Highlights
Investar Holding posted EPS of $0.87 for Q1, surpassing consensus by 26% and climbing from $0.64 a year earlier. Net income available to common shareholders reached $11.5 million, or $0.77 per diluted share, up from $6.3 million.
2. Revenue Growth
The company generated $35.64 million in Q1 revenue, marking a 75.1% year-over-year increase, though this slightly trailed market expectations. Strong loan and deposit growth in key regional markets drove the surge.
3. Valuation Metrics
Investar’s price-to-earnings ratio stands at 14.16 with an earnings yield of 7.06%, while its debt-to-equity ratio of 0.47 reflects moderate leverage and solid financial health.