Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.40
Investar Holding Corporation (ISTR) Dividend History
Income profile from 2014 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.4%
Payout Ratio
18.5%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
11 years
ISTR Dividend Income Check
Safety
18.5% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
11 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.6% and trend is rising.
ISTR Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.4%
Trailing DPS$0.40
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout18.5%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout27.1%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak11 years
3Y CAGR6.0%
5Y CAGR11.7%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.6%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.8%
Total Shareholder Yield2.2%
1Y Total Return49.5%
5Y Total Return39.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)8.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$13,91810Y ago$20,18020Y ago$22,071
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
ISTR Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (13 years of payments)
ISTR Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Investar Holding Corporation distributes 18.5% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 27.1%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
ISTR has raised its dividend for 11 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 6.0% and 5-year CAGR of 11.7%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, ISTR returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.4% dividend yield, 0.8% buyback yield, 2.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.6% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 39.2%, with dividends contributing 8.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $20,180 today.
ISTR Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$1.96
Avg/Payment$0.0978
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026Latest | $0.1100 | — | 1.61% | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.1100 | — | 1.63% | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.1100 | — | 1.85% | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.1100 | ↑ +4.8% | 2.20% | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.1050 | — | 2.36% | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.1050 | — | 1.87% | Jan 31, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $0.1050 | ↑ +5.0% | 2.09% | Oct 31, 2024 |
| Jul 1, 2024 | $0.1000 | — | 2.63% | Jul 31, 2024 |
ISTR Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#8 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.4%
#8 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
18.5% payout
Streak
11Y
11.7% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.2%
#8 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISTRInvestar Holding Cor… | $279M | 1.4% | 18.5% | 11 | Sustainable |
 HFBLHome Federal Bancorp… | $60M | 2.7% | 41.9% | 11 | Sustainable |
1st  LKFNLakeland Financial C… | $1.6B | 3.2% | 49.7% | 12 | Sustainable |
 FFINFirst Financial Bank… | $4.6B | 2.2% | 46.0% | 11 | Sustainable |
3rd  AROWArrow Financial Corp… | $613M | 3.1% | 43.0% | 21 | Sustainable |
 IBCPIndependent Bank Cor… | $711M | 3.0% | 31.5% | 11 | Sustainable |
2nd  NBTBNBT Bancorp Inc. | $2.4B | 3.1% | 42.9% | 12 | Sustainable |
 CTBICommunity Trust Banc… | $1.2B | 2.8% | 40.3% | 10 | Sustainable |
ISTR Annual Dividend History (2012–2026)
15 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.11 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.7% |
| 2025 | $0.43 | 6.1% | 4 | $2.08 | 20.9% | 4.78x | 2.6% |
| 2024 | $0.41 | 3.8% | 4 | $2.05 | 20.0% | 5.00x | 2.5% |
| 2023 | $0.40 | 8.2% | 4 | $1.69 | 23.4% | 4.28x | 2.4% |
| 2022 | $0.36 | 17.7% | 4 | $3.50 | 10.4% | 9.59x | 2.2% |
| 2021 | $0.31 | 24.0% | 4 | $0.76 | 40.8% | 2.45x | 1.9% |
| 2020 | $0.25 | 9.8% | 4 | $1.27 | 19.7% | 5.08x | 1.5% |
| 2019 | $0.23 | 13.0% | 4 | $1.66 | 13.7% | 7.29x | 1.4% |
| 2018 | $0.20 | 179.9% | 5 | $1.39 | 14.5% | 6.90x | 1.2% |
| 2017 | $0.07 | 71.0% | 3 | $0.96 | 7.5% | 13.33x | 0.4% |
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Start ComparisonISTR — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ISTR stock.
How much dividend does ISTR pay per share?
Investar Holding Corporation (ISTR) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.40 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.4%. Payments are made Annual.
When is ISTR's next ex-dividend date?
ISTR's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. ISTR typically pays dividends Annual.
Is ISTR's dividend safe?
ISTR's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +18.5% and FCF payout ratio of +27.1%. With 11 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is ISTR a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Investar Holding Corporation is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 11 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +11.7%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does ISTR pay dividends?
Investar Holding Corporation pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.40 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 12+ years from 2014 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in ISTR grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in ISTR five years ago would be worth approximately $13,918 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is ISTR's yield on cost for long-term holders?
ISTR's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.6% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.4% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.