ISTR (Investar Holding) Cash Flow for Dividends: $-6.3 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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ISTR Investar Holding Corp ISTR
57 GF Score
Price $30.11
GF Value $21.18
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Investar Holding Cash Flow for Dividends?

Investar Holding ISTR +0.80% 57 Cash Flow for Dividends is $-6.3 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates ISTR with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.18 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Investar Holding's cash flow for dividends for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-2.0 Mil. Its cash flow for dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-6.3 Mil.

Note: A negative number here means the payment of dividends. When pays more dividends, the absolute value gets bigger.

Investar Holding's quarterly payment of dividends declined from Dec. 2025 ($-1.6 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($-1.6 Mil) but then increased from Mar. 2026 ($-1.6 Mil) to Jun. 2026 ($-2.0 Mil).

Investar Holding's annual payment of dividends increased from Dec. 2023 ($-3.8 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($-4.0 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2024 ($-4.0 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-4.8 Mil).

Investar Holding Cash Flow for Dividends Related Terms

Investar Holding Cash Flow for Dividends Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Investar Holding's Cash Flow for Dividends can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Investar Holding Cash Flow for Dividends Chart

Investar Holding Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash Flow for Dividends
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Investar Holding Quarterly Data
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ISTR
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Investar Holding Corp ISTR
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Investar Holding Cash Flow for Dividends Calculation

Cash flow for dividends refers to the payment of cash to shareholders as dividends when the company generates income.

Cash Flow for Dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-6.3 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

What does a Cash Flow for Dividends of $-6.3 Mil mean?
Investar Holding (ISTR) has a Cash Flow for Dividends of $-6.3 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for Investar Holding and its competitors.
Is Investar Holding's Cash Flow for Dividends too high?
Investar Holding's current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-6.3 Mil. Overall, Investar Holding has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Investar Holding's Cash Flow for Dividends compare to NEWT and AVBC?
Investar Holding's Cash Flow for Dividends of $-6.3 Mil can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Flow for Dividends for a Banks company?
A good Cash Flow for Dividends depends on the Banks industry context. However, Cash Flow for Dividends should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Flow for Dividends mean?
A high Cash Flow for Dividends can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for Investar Holding and its competitors. Investar Holding's current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-6.3 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Investar Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Investar Holding (ISTR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.18, compared to a current price of $30.11 — trading 42.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-6.3 Mil. Investar Holding's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Flow for Dividends calculated?
Cash Flow for Dividends is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Investar Holding (ISTR), the current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-6.3 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Investar Holding (ISTR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Investar Holding stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $30.11 is trading 42.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $21.18. GuruFocus considers Investar Holding to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ISTR:

  • Cash Flow for Dividends: $-6.3 Mil
  • GF Value™: $21.18 vs. price of $30.11 (42.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ISTR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Investar Holding Business Description

Address 10500 Coursey Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA, USA, 70816
Investar Holding Corp is a U.S.-based financial holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it offers a variety of commercial and retail lending products throughout its market areas, including business loans to small to medium-sized businesses, as well as loans to individuals. It has business operations spread across the United States and serves its customers through several service branches. The bank also offers cashier's checks, direct deposit of payroll and Social Security checks, night depository, bank-by-mail, automated teller machines with deposit automation, and debit cards.
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