ISTR

Investar (ISTR) reported Q3 2026 earnings of $0.77 per share, beating the consensus estimate of $0.76, but missed revenue expectations with $36.81 million versus the estimated $37.25 million. The stock has underperformed the S&P 500 year-to-date, gaining 7.6% compared to the market's 13.3%.

With a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating, the stock is expected to perform in line with the market. The Banks - Southeast industry ranks in the top 27% of Zacks industries.

Investar reported Q3 2026 revenue of $36.81 million, up 52.5% year-over-year but missing consensus estimates by 1.44%. EPS of $0.77 beat estimates of $0.76 by 1.32%.

Key metrics showed mixed results: Net Interest Margin matched estimates at 3.7%, but Efficiency Ratio came in higher than expected at 61.8% versus 59.9% estimate. The stock has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating and declined 2.1% over the past month.

Chemung Financial reported quarterly earnings of $2.63 per share, significantly beating the consensus estimate of $1.93 per share, representing a 36.27% earnings surprise. The company also exceeded revenue expectations with $31.98 million versus the estimate.

With a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating, the stock is expected to perform in line with the market. Peer company Investar is also expected to report strong results with 40.7% year-over-year earnings growth.