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CATALYST BANCORP INC

CLSTNASDAQ
πŸ† #4266 by market capUS Equity
$17.88β–² $0.09 (+0.51%)
πŸŒ… Pre-market$17.75β–Ό 0.70%Regular close Β· extended-hours price shown
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24hβ–² 0.5%
7dβ–² 1.4%
14dβ–² 1.4%
30dβ–² 7.9%
ytdβ–² 15.2%
1yβ–² 37.1%
🏦Market Cap
$72M
Small Cap
πŸ“ˆRevenue Growth (YoY)
+55.3%
High Growth
πŸ“ŠGross Margin
74.3%
High
πŸ’΅FCF Margin
20.8%
Strong
βš–οΈP/S Ratio
4.7x
Fair
Otter Score
68
Fair

Trading Snapshot

Day Range
$17.77 – $18.17
52-Week Range
$13.15 – $20.50
Volume
$3.78B
Avg Volume
$4.81B
Shares Outstanding
4.1M
Next Earnings
Dec 4, 2026

Fundamentals Snapshot

Annual Revenue
$15M
Last Q Revenue
$4M
P/E Ratio
31.4
P/S Ratio
4.7x
EPS (TTM)
$0.58
Dividend Yield
0.00%
Dilution (1yr)
βˆ’4.8%

Why Investors Own CLST

  • βœ“High-growth profile β€” revenue up -3.1% YoY with expanding US Equity exposure.
  • βœ“Healthy economics β€” 60% gross margin and 6% free-cash-flow margin.
  • βœ“New products and segments could unlock additional revenue streams.
⚠️ Key Risks

Execution delays, intensifying competition, and valuation compression if growth decelerates.

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CATALYST BANCORP INC

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Financial Trends
RevenueThe total money the company brought in from sales, before subtracting any costs.
$15Mβ–² +55.3% YoY
Gross MarginOf every $1 of sales, how much is left after the direct cost of making the product/service. Higher = more efficient.
72.8%β–² +43.1% YoY
Operating IncomeProfit from the core business after operating costs, but before interest and taxes. Negative means the core business isn’t profitable yet.
$3Mβ–Ό βˆ’162.9% YoY
Free Cash FlowCash left over after running the business and paying for equipment/capex. Negative means the company is burning cash.
$3Mβ–² +13.0% YoY
Shares OutstandingHow many shares exist. Rising means the company is issuing more shares, which dilutes (shrinks) each existing owner’s slice.
3.7Mβ–Ό βˆ’4.8% YoY
Net CashCash minus total debt. Positive = more cash than debt (financially strong); negative = more debt than cash (net debt).
$10Mβ–Ό βˆ’$24M YoY
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About CATALYST BANCORP INC

Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. functions as the parent entity for St. Landry Homestead Federal Savings Bank, providing a comprehensive suite of financial products and services across the Acadiana region in south-central Louisiana. The institution offers diverse deposit options for its clientele, encompassing savings accounts, checking and negotiable order of withdrawal (NOW) accounts, money market accounts, and certificates of deposit. Additionally, it originates various types of loans, including mortgages for one-to-four-family homes, commercial real estate and multi-family residential financing, construction and land development loans, commercial and industrial loans, and consumer loans. Beyond its core banking activities, the company allocates capital into a broad spectrum of securities. These investments include mortgage-backed instruments, obligations issued by the U.S. Treasury, securities from various federal agencies and state/municipal governments, certificates of deposit placed with federally insured financial institutions, and federal funds. Catalyst Bancorp maintains a physical presence through six full-service branches located in Carencro, Eunice, Lafayette, Opelousas, and Port Barre. The company, which traces its origins back to 1922, is headquartered in Opelousas, Louisiana.

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Otter Score Breakdown

How it's scoredFive components, each rated 1–5β˜… and equally weighted (20%), averaged to a 0–100 score:πŸ’Ž Quality β€” gross marginπŸš€ Growth β€” revenue YoYβš–οΈ Valuation β€” P/S ratio⚑ Momentum β€” 30-day price changeπŸ’§ Dilution β€” 1-yr share issuance (buybacks score higher)
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πŸš€Growthβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
βš–οΈValuationβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
⚑Momentumβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
πŸ’§Dilutionβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Overall Score
Fair
68/100

Analyst Price Target

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Average Target
$20.40
β–² +14.1% Upside
High Target$22.06
Low Target$18.09
Based on 30 analysts

Latest News & Updates

Zacks Investment ResearchΒ·Aug 28

Buy the Bayou? 2 Louisiana Microcaps for Your Watchlist

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Defense WorldΒ·Aug 21

Catalyst Bancorp (NASDAQ:CLST) Shares Up 1.8% – Still a Buy?

Shares of Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: CLST - Get Free Report) rose 1.8% on Thursday. The company traded as high as $17.93 and last traded at $17.6750. 1,024 shares changed hands during trading, a decline of 54% from

Zacks Investment ResearchΒ·Aug 5

CLST's Q2 Earnings Flat Y/Y, Merger Costs and Loan Weakness Hurt

Catalyst's Q2 earnings per share are strained by merger costs and loan declines, but higher net interest income, improving credit quality and deposit growth support results.

PRNewsWireΒ·Jul 30

Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. Announces 2026 Second Quarter Results

OPELOUSAS, La., July 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: "CLST") (the "Company"), the parent company for Catalyst Bank (the "Bank") (www.catalystbank.com), reported net income of $524,000, or $0.14 p

Zacks Investment ResearchΒ·Jul 22

BAFN vs. CLST: Which Community Bank Stock is the Better Buy?

U.S. community banks continue to operate in a resilient yet cautious environment, supported by steady loan demand across commercial, consumer, agricultural and residential segments despite elevated interest rates and bro

PRNewsWireΒ·Jul 14

Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. Completes Acquisition of Lakeside Bancshares, Inc.

OPELOUSAS, La., July 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Catalyst Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: "CLST") ("Catalyst"), the parent company for Catalyst Bank (www.catalystbank.com), announced today the successful completion of the previously