Investar Holding Corporation Reports Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results

Investar Holding Corporation reported a net income of $11.1 million, or $0.74 per diluted common share, for Q3 2026, up from $8.9 million in Q2 2026 and $5.7 million in Q3 2025. Core earnings on a non-GAAP basis were $0.77 per diluted common share. The CEO credited the positive results to the acquisition of Wichita Falls Bancshares, Inc. and improved balance sheet optimization, with a net interest margin of 3.73%.